District of Columbia Scratch-Off Tickets Ranked by Expected Return
19 active games from official DC Lottery data · 19 with calculable return · updated Aug 2, 2026. Ranked best to worst by expected return per $1.
| # | Game | Price | Return / $1 | Top Prize | Est. Tickets Left | Prize Tiers Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Money#1667 | $20 | $0.79 / $1 | $250,000 | 229,729 | 12/12 |
| 2 | 100X#1652 | $10 | $0.78 / $1 | $100,000 | 156,768 | 12/12 |
| 3 | $1,000 Loaded#1658 | $10 | $0.76 / $1 | $100,000 | 184,930 | 9/9 |
| 4 | Red Hot 10s#1664 | $10 | $0.75 / $1 | $100,000 | 206,795 | 10/10 |
| 5 | 200X#1648 | $20 | $0.74 / $1 | $250,000 | 192,537 | 12/12 |
| 6 | DC 5 Scratcher#1661 | $5 | $0.73 / $1 | $55,000 | 195,751 | 9/9 |
| 7 | Money Mania#1647 | $10 | $0.72 / $1 | $100,000 | 167,061 | 12/12 |
| 8 | Electric Cash#1666 | $5 | $0.72 / $1 | $50,000 | 214,040 | 9/9 |
| 9 | Celebrate America#1657 | $5 | $0.70 / $1 | $250 | 165,146 | 8/8 |
| 10 | DC 4 Scratcher#1660 | $4 | $0.69 / $1 | $45,000 | 220,190 | 10/10 |
| 11 | Wild Cash#1654 | $5 | $0.69 / $1 | $50,000 | 158,810 | 11/11 |
| 12 | DC 3 Scratcher#1659 | $3 | $0.68 / $1 | $35,000 | 200,521 | 10/10 |
| 13 | Black Pearls#1656 | $5 | $0.68 / $1 | $50,000 | 175,857 | 11/11 |
| 14 | Lady Luck#1655 | $5 | $0.68 / $1 | $50,000 | 168,068 | 10/10 |
| 15 | 50X#1651 | $5 | $0.68 / $1 | $50,000 | 140,999 | 12/12 |
| 16 | 30X Crossword#1650 | $3 | $0.65 / $1 | $30,000 | 167,688 | 13/13 |
| 17 | $100 Loaded!#1662 | $2 | $0.63 / $1 | $5,000 | 185,001 | 8/8 |
| 18 | $50 Loaded!#1665 | $1 | $0.59 / $1 | $1,000 | 130,475 | 8/8 |
| 19 | 5X#1649 | $1 | $0.51 / $1 | $1,000 | 27,778 | 11/12 |
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District of Columbia scratch-off FAQ
What is the best scratch-off ticket in District of Columbia right now?
As of our latest update, the District of Columbia scratch-off with the highest expected return is Money, a $20 ticket returning about $0.79 per $1. Rankings change daily as prizes are claimed, so the table above always shows the current order.
How are District of Columbia scratch-off odds and returns calculated?
We take the official remaining-prize data published by the DC Lottery and divide the value of all unclaimed prizes by the estimated number of tickets remaining. That gives each game's expected return per dollar spent.
How often is the District of Columbia scratch-off data updated?
Every day. We refresh District of Columbia prize data daily from the official DC Lottery source, so the rankings reflect prizes claimed since the game launched.
Do better odds mean I will make money on District of Columbia scratch-offs?
No. Like all lottery games, District of Columbia scratch-offs carry a negative expected return on average — a higher-ranked ticket simply loses you less, not nothing. Play for fun, not for income.
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