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All Top Prizes Have Been Claimed

This game no longer has any top prize tickets available. While you can still win smaller prizes, the largest prizes have all been claimed.

Emerald Green 8s

Game #1607 • DC

Emerald Green 8s - Washington D.C. Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Overall Odds
1 in 4.06
Expected ROI
-38.7%
Expected Value
$3.07
Weeks in Market
70

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$50,000
Current Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Remaining
0

All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$855,240
Current Prize Pool
$270,800
Payout Percentage
31.7%
Total Prizes at Launch
59,861
Total Prizes Remaining
21,745

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
243,035
Estimated Tickets Remaining
88,284
% Tickets Remaining
36.3%

Should You Play Emerald Green 8s Right Now?

Emerald Green 8s is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 70 weeks. The ROI is -38.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.07 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 31 active $5 games in Washington DC, Emerald Green 8s ranks #31 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider 20X the Cash ($5.05 EV) and DC LOVE ($3.81 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Emerald Green 8s ($5) ticket, consider buying 1x One-Word Crossword ($3) + 1x MONOPOLY ($2). This combination delivers $3.89 in expected value compared to $3.07 for the single ticket — a 26.8% improvement. It also gives you a 40.9% chance of winning at least one prize versus 24.6% with the single ticket.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 12, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$50,000 2 0 N/A 0.0% 1 in 121,518 N/A → 0%
$5,000 2 1 N/A 50.0% 1 in 121,518 1 in 88,284 ↑ 38%
$500 24 7 N/A 29.2% 1 in 10,126 1 in 12,612 ↓ 20%
$100 1,107 383 N/A 34.6% 1 in 220 1 in 231 ↓ 5%
$50 1,221 437 N/A 35.8% 1 in 199 1 in 202 ↓ 1%
$30 1,959 673 N/A 34.4% 1 in 124 1 in 131 ↓ 5%
$20 6,890 2,464 N/A 35.8% 1 in 35 1 in 36 ↓ 2%
$10 24,328 8,756 N/A 36.0% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↓ 0.92%
$5 24,328 9,024 N/A 37.1% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 2%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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