Which District of Columbia scratcher has the best odds right now?

On October 14, 2026, 200X (#1648, $20) has the best chance of winning any prize at 1 in 2.99, based on the prizes still unclaimed against the tickets we estimate remain.

Which District of Columbia scratcher pays out the most?

Full of $5,000s (#1589, $20) leads on current payout at 81.4%, meaning about $16.29 of every $20 ticket comes back to players from the remaining prize pool.

What are the odds of winning more than the ticket price?

The best profit odds in District of Columbia as of October 14, 2026 belong to VIP Club (#1674, $30) at 1 in 3.34. Most games sit between 1 in 8 and 1 in 20 once break-even prizes are excluded.

Which price point is the best value in District of Columbia?

Averaged across active games, the $20 tier has the highest current payout at 80.5%; the $1 tier averages 68.1%. Higher-priced tickets usually return more per dollar but win less often.

Which District of Columbia scratchers still have their top prize?

57 of 59 active games still have at least one top prize unclaimed; the largest is $1,520,000 in Extreme 500X Fortune (#1620, $50) with 1 of 2 left.

How often is this District of Columbia data updated?

We pull the official District of Columbia Lottery prize figures every day and recompute every game. This page reflects data captured on October 14, 2026. If a refresh fails for more than 48 hours, a notice appears at the top of the page instead of stale numbers being presented as current.

District of Columbia Scratchers: Best Tickets to Buy Right Now (October 2026)

Updated October 14, 2026, 06:35 UTC · 59 games on sale · 16 ending

As of October 14, 2026, the District of Columbia scratcher with the best odds of winning anything is 200X (#1648, $20) at 1 in 2.99 — the odds on the prizes actually left, not the 1 in 3.11 printed on the ticket. Next best is 100X the Cash ($20) at 1 in 3.03. The list below puts Triple 777 ($10) first at 1 in 1.90, but that figure comes from prize tiers that disagree about how many of its tickets are left (printed odds 1 in 3.40), so we do not lead with it. For the most money back per ticket rather than the most frequent win, it is Full of $5,000s ($20) at 81.4% — $16.29 back on a $20 ticket. All 59 games on sale are ranked below, none of them paywalled, updated every day from the official District of Columbia Lottery figures. 2 of 59 have no top prize left; 3 launched in the last 30 days.

What should I buy?

Budget

The most you'll spend — only tickets costing that or less are suggested.

I want

With $20 to spend and best value in mind, buy Full of $5,000s ($20): 81.4% current payout, about $16.29 back per ticket. Runner-up: Money ($20).

53 of 59 District of Columbia scratchers cost $20 or less.

6 ways to rank District of Columbia scratchers

Every ranking below covers all 59 games on sale and is recomputed daily. Free, in full.

Current Payout Most money back per dollar over time
95.3% you are here · leader: Triple 777
Winning Odds Best chance to win any prize today
1 in 1.90 leader: Triple 777
Cash Odds Best chance at a cash prize, not a free ticket
1 in 1.90 leader: Triple 777
Profit Odds Best chance to win more than the ticket cost
1 in 2.71 leader: Triple 777
Top Prizes Left Biggest top prizes still unclaimed
$1,520,000 leader: Extreme 500X Fortune
Top Prize Odds Best shot at the headline jackpot
1 in 215 leader: Festive $250's

By price $2 $3 $5 $10 $20 $30 Also New scratchers Ending soon

Every District of Columbia scratcher on sale, best payout first

Every game below carries 8 measures, ranked 6 ways, with 6 price-tier lists and a full comparison table. Nothing here is paywalled.

1 $10

Triple 777

#1474

95.3% payout now

EV / ticket
$9.53

Any prize
1 in 1.90

Beats price
1 in 2.71

Top prizes
0 of 2

Best payout No top prize left
2 $20

200X (#1577)

#1577

94.3% payout now

EV / ticket
$18.86

Any prize
1 in 4.27

Beats price
1 in 7.34

Top prizes
2 of 2
3 $20

Full of $5,000s

#1589

81.4% payout now

EV / ticket
$16.29

Any prize
1 in 3.23

Beats price
1 in 4.58

Top prizes
1 of 2
4 $30

$1,000,000 Money Maker

#1598

81.0% payout now

EV / ticket
$24.30

Any prize
1 in 3.54

Beats price
1 in 3.54

Top prizes
2 of 2
5 $30

Titanium 7s

#1642

79.9% payout now

EV / ticket
$23.98

Any prize
1 in 3.28

Beats price
1 in 6.36

Top prizes
2 of 2
6 $30

VIP Club

#1674

78.5% payout now

EV / ticket
$23.54

Any prize
1 in 3.34

Beats price
1 in 3.34

Top prizes
2 of 2

New
7 $20

Money

#1667

78.1% payout now

EV / ticket
$15.61

Any prize
1 in 3.17

Beats price
1 in 8.34

Top prizes
3 of 3
8 $30

Ultimate Riches

#1550

78.0% payout now

EV / ticket
$23.41

Any prize
1 in 3.53

Beats price
1 in 3.53

Top prizes
1 of 2
9 $3

DC 3 Scratcher

#1659

77.2% payout now

EV / ticket
$2.32

Any prize
1 in 3.96

Beats price
1 in 10.4

Top prizes
2 of 2
10 $20

200X (#1648)

#1648

77.1% payout now

EV / ticket
$15.42

Any prize
1 in 2.99

Beats price
1 in 5.12

Top prizes
1 of 2
11 $20

100X the Cash

#1610

77.0% payout now

EV / ticket
$15.39

Any prize
1 in 3.03

Beats price
1 in 5.06

Top prizes
1 of 2
12 $5

DC 5 Scratcher

#1661

76.3% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.81

Any prize
1 in 3.33

Beats price
1 in 7.61

Top prizes
2 of 2
13 $4

DC 4 Scratcher

#1660

75.8% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.03

Any prize
1 in 3.80

Beats price
1 in 7.89

Top prizes
2 of 2
14 $50

Extreme 500X Fortune

#1620

75.6% payout now

EV / ticket
$37.79

Any prize
1 in 3.48

Beats price
1 in 3.48

Top prizes
1 of 2
15 $10

Money Bag Bonus

#1632

75.2% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.52

Any prize
1 in 3.42

Beats price
1 in 5.26

Top prizes
1 of 2
16 $10

Triple Red 777's

#1638

75.2% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.52

Any prize
1 in 3.83

Beats price
1 in 6.31

Top prizes
1 of 2
17 $20

Fortune

#1629

75.1% payout now

EV / ticket
$15.01

Any prize
1 in 3.50

Beats price
1 in 4.44

Top prizes
2 of 2
18 $10

Fire & Ice

#1626

74.9% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.49

Any prize
1 in 3.68

Beats price
1 in 4.80

Top prizes
2 of 2
19 $10

Cash King

#1645

74.9% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.49

Any prize
1 in 3.76

Beats price
1 in 6.22

Top prizes
1 of 2
20 $10

Red Hot 10s

#1664

74.5% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.45

Any prize
1 in 3.34

Beats price
1 in 5.39

Top prizes
2 of 2
21 $10

Wild Cherry

#1675

74.3% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.43

Any prize
1 in 3.49

Beats price
1 in 5.33

Top prizes
2 of 2

New
22 $5

Washington Commanders (#1631)

#1631

74.1% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.71

Any prize
1 in 4.22

Beats price
1 in 7.07

Top prizes
2 of 2
23 $10

Ultimate Blowout

#1636

74.0% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.40

Any prize
1 in 8.54

Beats price
1 in 8.54

Top prizes
158 of 454
24 $10

100X

#1652

73.7% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.37

Any prize
1 in 3.98

Beats price
1 in 6.28

Top prizes
2 of 2
25 $10

$1,000 Loaded

#1658

73.7% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.37

Any prize
1 in 3.68

Beats price
1 in 6.92

Top prizes
2 of 2
26 $10

$50, $250 or $500

#1672

73.7% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.37

Any prize
1 in 7.32

Beats price
1 in 7.32

Top prizes
64 of 75
27 $5

Boo Koo Bucks

#1639

73.2% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.66

Any prize
1 in 3.68

Beats price
1 in 6.03

Top prizes
1 of 2
28 $10

Washington Commanders (#1670)

#1670

73.0% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.30

Any prize
1 in 3.80

Beats price
1 in 6.06

Top prizes
2 of 2
29 $5

Money Rush

#1633

71.6% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.58

Any prize
1 in 5.01

Beats price
1 in 5.01

Top prizes
2 of 2
30 $5

Fab 5

#1644

71.4% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.57

Any prize
1 in 3.27

Beats price
1 in 6.83

Top prizes
1 of 2
31 $5

Winning Streak

#1635

71.4% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.57

Any prize
1 in 3.28

Beats price
1 in 7.08

Top prizes
1 of 2
32 $30

300X

#1583

71.3% payout now

EV / ticket
$21.39

Any prize
1 in 3.44

Beats price
1 in 4.90

Top prizes
1 of 2
33 $5

$500 MAYHEM

#1623

71.2% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.56

Any prize
1 in 4.06

Beats price
1 in 7.01

Top prizes
147 of 433
34 $5

Bonus Pay

#1646

71.2% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.56

Any prize
1 in 3.98

Beats price
1 in 8.33

Top prizes
1 of 2
35 $5

50X

#1651

71.2% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.56

Any prize
1 in 3.74

Beats price
1 in 7.20

Top prizes
1 of 2
36 $5

Wild Cash

#1654

70.7% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.54

Any prize
1 in 3.35

Beats price
1 in 7.24

Top prizes
1 of 2
37 $1

$50 Loaded!

#1665

70.7% payout now

EV / ticket
$0.71

Any prize
1 in 3.39

Beats price
1 in 6.39

Top prizes
0 of 2

No top prize left
38 $5

Festive $250's

#1641

70.6% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.53

Any prize
1 in 3.85

Beats price
1 in 9.26

Top prizes
335 of 871
39 $10

Money Mania

#1647

70.5% payout now

EV / ticket
$7.05

Any prize
1 in 3.35

Beats price
1 in 5.96

Top prizes
1 of 2
40 $5

Electric Cash

#1666

70.5% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.52

Any prize
1 in 3.67

Beats price
1 in 7.91

Top prizes
2 of 2
41 $5

Celebrate America

#1657

70.2% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.51

Any prize
1 in 3.80

Beats price
1 in 8.92

Top prizes
439 of 800
42 $5

Blackjack Tripler

#1628

70.0% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.50

Any prize
1 in 3.78

Beats price
1 in 7.20

Top prizes
1 of 2
43 $5

DC LOVE

#1625

70.0% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.50

Any prize
1 in 3.42

Beats price
1 in 7.05

Top prizes
1 of 2
44 $5

Black Pearls

#1656

69.9% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.50

Any prize
1 in 4.07

Beats price
1 in 7.00

Top prizes
1 of 2
45 $5

Mega Bucks

#1627

69.2% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.46

Any prize
1 in 3.90

Beats price
1 in 7.43

Top prizes
1 of 2
46 $5

Washington Commanders Raise Hail

#1669

68.4% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.42

Any prize
1 in 3.91

Beats price
1 in 6.51

Top prizes
1 of 2
47 $3

Twisted Treasure

#1634

66.9% payout now

EV / ticket
$2.01

Any prize
1 in 3.74

Beats price
1 in 5.84

Top prizes
1 of 2
48 $2

Double Dollars

#1653

66.3% payout now

EV / ticket
$1.33

Any prize
1 in 4.45

Beats price
1 in 8.56

Top prizes
1 of 2
49 $2

Commanders First Down Doubler

#1668

66.2% payout now

EV / ticket
$1.32

Any prize
1 in 4.40

Beats price
1 in 8.37

Top prizes
1 of 1
50 $3

High Voltage Bingo

#1624

65.9% payout now

EV / ticket
$1.98

Any prize
1 in 3.94

Beats price
1 in 6.11

Top prizes
1 of 2
51 $1

Quick 7s

#1671

65.5% payout now

EV / ticket
$0.66

Any prize
1 in 5.03

Beats price
1 in 8.71

Top prizes
3 of 3
52 $2

Double Deuces

#1442

65.3% payout now

EV / ticket
$1.31

Any prize
1 in 4.42

Beats price
1 in 7.83

Top prizes
1 of 4
53 $2

$100 Loaded!

#1662

65.0% payout now

EV / ticket
$1.30

Any prize
1 in 4.23

Beats price
1 in 7.52

Top prizes
1 of 2
54 $5

Lady Luck

#1655

64.8% payout now

EV / ticket
$3.24

Any prize
1 in 4.17

Beats price
1 in 6.89

Top prizes
1 of 2
55 $3

30X Crossword

#1650

63.9% payout now

EV / ticket
$1.92

Any prize
1 in 3.78

Beats price
1 in 5.85

Top prizes
1 of 2
56 $2

Emerald 8s

#1673

63.8% payout now

EV / ticket
$1.28

Any prize
1 in 4.49

Beats price
1 in 7.81

Top prizes
2 of 2

New
57 $2

Triple Dynamite 777

#1637

62.8% payout now

EV / ticket
$1.26

Any prize
1 in 4.78

Beats price
1 in 8.46

Top prizes
1 of 2
58 $2

20X The Cash (#1643)

#1643

62.1% payout now

EV / ticket
$1.24

Any prize
1 in 4.75

Beats price
1 in 9.47

Top prizes
1 of 3
59 $2

Easy Money

#1452

61.7% payout now

EV / ticket
$1.23

Any prize
1 in 4.83

Beats price
1 in 9.17

Top prizes
1 of 3

Payout is what the remaining prize pool returns per dollar; profit odds count only prizes larger than the ticket price. Definitions are on the methodology page.

Compare all 59 games in a table

District of Columbia Scratchers ranked by current payout
# Game	Price	Payout now	EV / ticket	Any-prize odds	Cash odds	Profit odds	Top prize	Top left	7-day
1. Triple 777 #1474	$10	95.3%	$9.53	1 in 1.90	1 in 1.90	1 in 2.71	$100,000	0	—
2. 200X #1577	$20	94.3%	$18.86	1 in 4.27	1 in 4.27	1 in 7.34	$250,000	2	—
3. Full of $5,000s #1589	$20	81.4%	$16.29	1 in 3.23	1 in 3.23	1 in 4.58	$250,000	1	—
4. $1,000,000 Money Maker #1598	$30	81.0%	$24.30	1 in 3.54	1 in 3.54	1 in 3.54	$680,000	2	—
5. Titanium 7s #1642	$30	79.9%	$23.98	1 in 3.28	1 in 3.28	1 in 6.36	$1,000,000	2	—
6. VIP Club #1674 New	$30	78.5%	$23.54	1 in 3.34	1 in 3.34	1 in 3.34	$1,000,000	2	—
7. Money #1667	$20	78.1%	$15.61	1 in 3.17	1 in 3.17	1 in 8.34	$250,000	3	—
8. Ultimate Riches #1550	$30	78.0%	$23.41	1 in 3.53	1 in 3.53	1 in 3.53	$680,000	1	—
9. DC 3 Scratcher #1659	$3	77.2%	$2.32	1 in 3.96	1 in 6.50	1 in 10.4	$35,000	2	—
10. 200X #1648	$20	77.1%	$15.42	1 in 2.99	1 in 2.99	1 in 5.12	$250,000	1	—
11. 100X the Cash #1610	$20	77.0%	$15.39	1 in 3.03	1 in 3.03	1 in 5.06	$250,000	1	—
12. DC 5 Scratcher #1661	$5	76.3%	$3.81	1 in 3.33	1 in 3.99	1 in 7.61	$55,000	2	—
13. DC 4 Scratcher #1660	$4	75.8%	$3.03	1 in 3.80	1 in 5.42	1 in 7.89	$45,000	2	—
14. Extreme 500X Fortune #1620	$50	75.6%	$37.79	1 in 3.48	1 in 3.48	1 in 3.48	$1,520,000	1	—
15. Money Bag Bonus #1632	$10	75.2%	$7.52	1 in 3.42	1 in 3.42	1 in 5.26	$100,000	1	—
16. Triple Red 777's #1638	$10	75.2%	$7.52	1 in 3.83	1 in 3.83	1 in 6.31	$100,000	1	—
17. Fortune #1629	$20	75.1%	$15.01	1 in 3.50	1 in 3.50	1 in 4.44	$250,000	2	—
18. Fire & Ice #1626	$10	74.9%	$7.49	1 in 3.68	1 in 3.68	1 in 4.80	$100,000	2	—
19. Cash King #1645	$10	74.9%	$7.49	1 in 3.76	1 in 3.76	1 in 6.22	$100,000	1	—
20. Red Hot 10s #1664	$10	74.5%	$7.45	1 in 3.34	1 in 3.34	1 in 5.39	$100,000	2	—
21. Wild Cherry #1675 New	$10	74.3%	$7.43	1 in 3.49	1 in 3.49	1 in 5.33	$100,000	2	—
22. Washington Commanders #1631	$5	74.1%	$3.71	1 in 4.22	1 in 4.22	1 in 7.07	$75,000	2	—
23. Ultimate Blowout #1636	$10	74.0%	$7.40	1 in 8.54	1 in 8.54	1 in 8.54	$500	158	—
24. 100X #1652	$10	73.7%	$7.37	1 in 3.98	1 in 3.98	1 in 6.28	$100,000	2	—
25. $1,000 Loaded #1658	$10	73.7%	$7.37	1 in 3.68	1 in 3.68	1 in 6.92	$100,000	2	—
26. $50, $250 or $500 #1672	$10	73.7%	$7.37	1 in 7.32	1 in 7.32	1 in 7.32	$500	64	—
27. Boo Koo Bucks #1639	$5	73.2%	$3.66	1 in 3.68	1 in 3.68	1 in 6.03	$25,000	1	—
28. Washington Commanders #1670	$10	73.0%	$7.30	1 in 3.80	1 in 3.80	1 in 6.06	$100,000	2	—
29. Money Rush #1633	$5	71.6%	$3.58	1 in 5.01	1 in 5.01	1 in 5.01	$50,000	2	—
30. Fab 5 #1644	$5	71.4%	$3.57	1 in 3.27	1 in 3.27	1 in 6.83	$50,000	1	—
31. Winning Streak #1635	$5	71.4%	$3.57	1 in 3.28	1 in 3.28	1 in 7.08	$50,000	1	—
32. 300X #1583	$30	71.3%	$21.39	1 in 3.44	1 in 3.44	1 in 4.90	$680,000	1	—
33. $500 MAYHEM #1623	$5	71.2%	$3.56	1 in 4.06	1 in 4.06	1 in 7.01	$500	147	—
34. Bonus Pay #1646	$5	71.2%	$3.56	1 in 3.98	1 in 3.98	1 in 8.33	$50,000	1	—
35. 50X #1651	$5	71.2%	$3.56	1 in 3.74	1 in 3.74	1 in 7.20	$50,000	1	—
36. Wild Cash #1654	$5	70.7%	$3.54	1 in 3.35	1 in 3.35	1 in 7.24	$50,000	1	—
37. $50 Loaded! #1665	$1	70.7%	$0.71	1 in 3.39	1 in 3.39	1 in 6.39	$1,000	0	—
38. Festive $250's #1641	$5	70.6%	$3.53	1 in 3.85	1 in 3.85	1 in 9.26	$250	335	—
39. Money Mania #1647	$10	70.5%	$7.05	1 in 3.35	1 in 3.35	1 in 5.96	$100,000	1	—
40. Electric Cash #1666	$5	70.5%	$3.52	1 in 3.67	1 in 3.67	1 in 7.91	$50,000	2	—
41. Celebrate America #1657	$5	70.2%	$3.51	1 in 3.80	1 in 3.80	1 in 8.92	$250	439	—
42. Blackjack Tripler #1628	$5	70.0%	$3.50	1 in 3.78	1 in 3.78	1 in 7.20	$50,000	1	—
43. DC LOVE #1625	$5	70.0%	$3.50	1 in 3.42	1 in 3.42	1 in 7.05	$50,000	1	—
44. Black Pearls #1656	$5	69.9%	$3.50	1 in 4.07	1 in 4.07	1 in 7.00	$50,000	1	—
45. Mega Bucks #1627	$5	69.2%	$3.46	1 in 3.90	1 in 3.90	1 in 7.43	$50,000	1	—
46. Washington Commanders Raise Hail #1669	$5	68.4%	$3.42	1 in 3.91	1 in 3.91	1 in 6.51	$50,000	1	—
47. Twisted Treasure #1634	$3	66.9%	$2.01	1 in 3.74	1 in 3.74	1 in 5.84	$30,000	1	—
48. Double Dollars #1653	$2	66.3%	$1.33	1 in 4.45	1 in 4.45	1 in 8.56	$5,000	1	—
49. Commanders First Down Doubler #1668	$2	66.2%	$1.32	1 in 4.40	1 in 4.40	1 in 8.37	$10,000	1	—
50. High Voltage Bingo #1624	$3	65.9%	$1.98	1 in 3.94	1 in 3.94	1 in 6.11	$20,000	1	—
51. Quick 7s #1671	$1	65.5%	$0.66	1 in 5.03	1 in 5.03	1 in 8.71	$777	3	—
52. Double Deuces #1442	$2	65.3%	$1.31	1 in 4.42	1 in 4.42	1 in 7.83	$5,000	1	—
53. $100 Loaded! #1662	$2	65.0%	$1.30	1 in 4.23	1 in 4.23	1 in 7.52	$5,000	1	—
54. Lady Luck #1655	$5	64.8%	$3.24	1 in 4.17	1 in 4.17	1 in 6.89	$50,000	1	—
55. 30X Crossword #1650	$3	63.9%	$1.92	1 in 3.78	1 in 3.78	1 in 5.85	$30,000	1	—
56. Emerald 8s #1673 New	$2	63.8%	$1.28	1 in 4.49	1 in 4.49	1 in 7.81	$8,888	2	—
57. Triple Dynamite 777 #1637	$2	62.8%	$1.26	1 in 4.78	1 in 4.78	1 in 8.46	$7,777	1	—
58. 20X The Cash #1643	$2	62.1%	$1.24	1 in 4.75	1 in 4.75	1 in 9.47	$5,000	1	—
59. Easy Money #1452	$2	61.7%	$1.23	1 in 4.83	1 in 4.83	1 in 9.17	$5,000	1	—

District of Columbia at a glance

Best payout

81.4%

Full of $5,000s

Best any-prize odds

1 in 2.99

200X (#1648)

Best profit odds

1 in 3.34

VIP Club

Games with no top prize

of 59 active

Movers this week

No game moved more than a tenth of a payout point in the last seven days; District of Columbia publishes claims in small batches, so most weeks are quiet.

New District of Columbia scratchers (8 in the last 90 days)

Wild Cherry — $10, launched October 7, 2026, 74.3% payout, 1 in 3.49, top prize $100,000
VIP Club — $30, launched October 7, 2026, 78.5% payout, 1 in 3.34, top prize $1,000,000
Emerald 8s — $2, launched October 7, 2026, 63.8% payout, 1 in 4.49, top prize $8,888
$50, $250 or $500 — $10, launched September 2, 2026, 73.7% payout, 1 in 7.32, top prize $500
Quick 7s — $1, launched September 2, 2026, 65.5% payout, 1 in 5.03, top prize $777
Washington Commanders (#1670) — $10, launched August 5, 2026, 73.0% payout, 1 in 3.80, top prize $100,000
Washington Commanders Raise Hail — $5, launched August 5, 2026, 68.4% payout, 1 in 3.91, top prize $50,000
Commanders First Down Doubler — $2, launched August 5, 2026, 66.2% payout, 1 in 4.40, top prize $10,000

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Ending soon

50X the Cash — $10, sales ended, claim by February 16, 2027, 1 of 2 top prizes unclaimed
Diamond Dollars — $10, sales ended, claim by February 16, 2027, 1 of 2 top prizes unclaimed
MONOPOLY (#1601) — $10, sales ended, claim by February 16, 2027, 0 of 2 top prizes unclaimed
Snow Much Fun — $10, sales ended, claim by February 16, 2027, 1 of 2 top prizes unclaimed
20X the Cash (#1613) — $5, sales ended, claim by February 16, 2027, 2 of 2 top prizes unclaimed
Break the Bank — $5, sales ended, claim by February 16, 2027, 0 of 2 top prizes unclaimed

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About District of Columbia scratchers

The District of Columbia sells DC Scratchers in price points from $1 to $50, and the DC Lottery publishes, for every game, how many prizes of each level it started with, how many have been paid and how many remain, along with the overall odds of winning. Those come from dclottery.com. DC does not publish the odds of each prize level or the number of tickets printed, so the tier odds here are derived by spreading its overall figure across the prize table by each level's share of the prizes; where we can check that figure against the odds DC prints for a game's top prize, it agrees to within a fifth of a percent. The method is on our methodology page.

Two things about DC's figures are worth knowing. On DC 3, DC 4 and DC 5 Scratcher, DC's own prize table lists one prize as "$0": it is the Quick Pick bonus, three, four or five $1 plays on the draw game of the same name. It is not nothing, so here it is shown as a free ticket worth what the game says and counted at that face value, as we count free tickets everywhere — which makes those three games look better than a game paying only cash, since a draw-game play returns less than its price on average. And DC publishes no end date until it announces a game's close; from then on its pages carry the last date to claim, 180 days after the close, and you will find both on that game's page here.

Where to buy: licensed retailers across the District, typically convenience stores, grocery stores and liquor stores. Prizes up to $600 can be claimed at any DC Lottery retailer, and up to $5,000 at a Retailer Plus location. Larger prizes are claimed at the DC Lottery Prize Center at 2235 Shannon Place SE, or by mail, with an unexpired government-issued photo ID and your Social Security card. Scratcher prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the official close of the game.

Tax: lottery prizes are taxable income in the District, and 24% federal withholding applies to prizes over $5,000. Withholding is not the same as what you finally owe, which depends on your total income for the year. For anything large enough to change your tax bracket, talk to an accountant before you claim.

A word on what these numbers can and cannot do. Scratcher outcomes are fixed when the tickets are printed; nothing you read here changes the ticket in your hand. What the data does tell you is which games currently return more of each dollar to players and which still have their big prizes outstanding. Over many tickets that is a real difference in how much you lose. It is never an edge: every DC Scratcher returns less than it costs, by design.

District of Columbia scratchers: common questions

Which District of Columbia scratcher has the best odds right now?: On October 14, 2026, 200X (#1648, $20) has the best chance of winning any prize at 1 in 2.99, based on the prizes still unclaimed against the tickets we estimate remain.
Which District of Columbia scratcher pays out the most?: Full of $5,000s (#1589, $20) leads on current payout at 81.4%, meaning about $16.29 of every $20 ticket comes back to players from the remaining prize pool.
What are the odds of winning more than the ticket price?: The best profit odds in District of Columbia as of October 14, 2026 belong to VIP Club (#1674, $30) at 1 in 3.34. Most games sit between 1 in 8 and 1 in 20 once break-even prizes are excluded.
Which price point is the best value in District of Columbia?: Averaged across active games, the $20 tier has the highest current payout at 80.5%; the $1 tier averages 68.1%. Higher-priced tickets usually return more per dollar but win less often.
Which District of Columbia scratchers still have their top prize?: 57 of 59 active games still have at least one top prize unclaimed; the largest is $1,520,000 in Extreme 500X Fortune (#1620, $50) with 1 of 2 left.
How often is this District of Columbia data updated?: We pull the official District of Columbia Lottery prize figures every day and recompute every game. This page reflects data captured on October 14, 2026. If a refresh fails for more than 48 hours, a notice appears at the top of the page instead of stale numbers being presented as current.