District of Columbia

District of Columbia Scratch-Off Odds, Prizes & Best Tickets

20 active games from official DC Lottery data · latest collection Oct 31, 2026. 20 of them have enough published data for a live expected return, updated as prizes are claimed.

Ranked by how much of each $1 comes back as prizes.

1$20
Money #1667$0.80 / $1
Top prize
$250,000
Top prizes left
3
Odds to win
1 in 3.1
Odds to profit
1 in 8.16
2$30
VIP Club #1674$0.79 / $1
Top prize
$1,000,000
Top prizes left
2
Odds to win
1 in 3.33
Odds to profit
1 in 3.33
3$10
$1,000 Loaded #1658$0.78 / $1
Top prize
$100,000
Top prizes left
2
Odds to win
1 in 3.5
Odds to profit
1 in 6.57
4$10
Red Hot 10s #1664$0.76 / $1
Top prize
$100,000
Top prizes left
2
Odds to win
1 in 3.27
Odds to profit
1 in 5.28
5$10
Wild Cherry #1675$0.75 / $1
Top prize
$100,000
Top prizes left
2
Odds to win
1 in 3.46
Odds to profit
1 in 5.29
6$10
Washington Commanders #1670$0.75 / $1
Top prize
$100,000
Top prizes left
2
Odds to win
1 in 3.71
Odds to profit
1 in 5.9
7$5
DC 5 Scratcher #1661$0.75 / $1
Top prize
$55,000
Top prizes left
2
Odds to win
1 in 3.2
Odds to profit
1 in 7.28
8$5
Electric Cash #1666$0.73 / $1
Top prize
$50,000
Top prizes left
2
Odds to win
1 in 3.55
Odds to profit
1 in 7.6
9$4
DC 4 Scratcher #1660$0.70 / $1
Top prize
$45,000
Top prizes left
2
Odds to win
1 in 3.69
Odds to profit
1 in 7.64
10$5
Celebrate America #1657$0.70 / $1
Top prize
$250
Top prizes left
421
Odds to win
1 in 3.82
Odds to profit
1 in 8.94
11$3
DC 3 Scratcher #1659$0.70 / $1
Top prize
$35,000
Top prizes left
2
Odds to win
1 in 3.84
Odds to profit
1 in 9.97
12$5
Lady Luck #1655$0.69 / $1
Top prize
$50,000
Top prizes left
1
Odds to win
1 in 3.91
Odds to profit
1 in 6.42
13$5
Black Pearls #1656$0.69 / $1
Top prize
$50,000
Top prizes left
1
Odds to win
1 in 4.17
Odds to profit
1 in 7.15
14$5
Washington Commanders Raise Hail #1669$0.67 / $1
Top prize
$50,000
Top prizes left
1
Odds to win
1 in 3.99
Odds to profit
1 in 6.64
15$1
Quick 7s #1671$0.66 / $1
Top prize
$777
Top prizes left
1
Odds to win
1 in 4.93
Odds to profit
1 in 8.48
16$2
Emerald 8s #1673$0.65 / $1
Top prize
$8,888
Top prizes left
2
Odds to win
1 in 4.46
Odds to profit
1 in 7.74
17$2
$100 Loaded! #1662$0.63 / $1
Top prize
$5,000
Top prizes left
1
Odds to win
1 in 4.34
Odds to profit
1 in 7.67
18$2
Commanders First Down Doubler #1668$0.63 / $1
Top prize
$10,000
Top prizes left
1
Odds to win
1 in 4.67
Odds to profit
1 in 8.78
19$1
$50 Loaded! #1665$0.52 / $1
Top prize
$1,000
Top prizes left
0 — gone
Odds to win
1 in 4.47
Odds to profit
1 in 7.78
20$10
$50, $250 or $500 #1672$0.34 / $1
Top prize
$500
Top prizes left
59
Odds to win
1 in 16
Odds to profit
1 in 16

Ticket images: DC Lottery, linked from its official site.

District of Columbia scratch-off odds and remaining prizes

Best published odds of any prize

Money ($20) has the best published overall odds among the tracked games still on sale: 1 in 3.1.

These are launch odds for any prize, including getting your ticket price back. They are different from the chance of a profit or a jackpot.

Which games have top prizes left?

Among 20 tracked games still on sale with published top-prize counts, 19 have at least one unclaimed top prize and 1 have none left.

Open a game in the rankings for its remaining-prize table and official source. An unclaimed prize may be on a ticket already sold; it does not guarantee availability at a retailer.

Best District of Columbia scratch-offs by ticket price

Compare the highest available return at each price among tracked games still on sale. Returns are estimates, not guaranteed winnings. Launch payout is labeled where current return is unavailable.

District of Columbia scratch-off comparison by ticket price
Price	Game	Return per $1	Top prizes left
$1	Quick 7s	$0.66 (estimated return)	1
$2	Emerald 8s	$0.65 (estimated return)	2
$3	DC 3 Scratcher	$0.70 (estimated return)	2
$4	DC 4 Scratcher	$0.70 (estimated return)	2
$5	DC 5 Scratcher	$0.75 (estimated return)	2
$10	$1,000 Loaded	$0.78 (estimated return)	2
$20	Money	$0.80 (estimated return)	3
$30	VIP Club	$0.79 (estimated return)	2

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District of Columbia scratch-off FAQ

What is the best scratch-off ticket in District of Columbia right now?

Among tracked games still on sale, Money has the highest estimated current return: $0.80 per $1 on a $20 ticket. Its data was last collected Oct 31, 2026. This estimate is not a guarantee of winning.

How are District of Columbia scratch-off odds and returns calculated?

Where the DC Lottery publishes enough data, we divide the value of unclaimed prizes by estimated tickets remaining and then by ticket price. Published overall odds describe the chance of any prize at launch, which is different from expected return.

How often is the District of Columbia scratch-off data updated?

We attempt to collect official DC Lottery data daily. The latest successful collection shown here is Oct 31, 2026. Individual game pages show their own collection dates. Source delays or collection failures can leave older figures in place.

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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