Hit $500

Game #1639 • SC

Hit $500 - South Carolina Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
528
Overall Odds
1 in 4.45
Expected ROI
-53.7%
Expected Value
$4.63
Weeks in Market
32

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500
Current Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Remaining
528

Top prizes are still available! There are 528 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$76,559,850
Current Prize Pool
$1,125,930
Payout Percentage
1.5%
Total Prizes at Launch
2,279,077
Total Prizes Remaining
54,650

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
10,141,892
Estimated Tickets Remaining
243,192
% Tickets Remaining
2.4%

Should You Play Hit $500 Right Now?

Hit $500 is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 32 weeks. The ROI is -53.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $4.63 in prize value. There are 528 of the original 70113 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -68.6% change since launch. Among the 10 active $10 games in South Carolina, Hit $500 ranks #10 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Frosty Fortunes ($8.15 EV) and My Money Maker ($8.11 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Hit $500 ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Hit $250 ($5). This combination delivers $7.10 in expected value compared to $4.63 for the single ticket — a 53.4% improvement. It also gives you a 37.4% chance of winning at least one prize versus 22.5% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 15, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$500 70,113 528 69,585 0.8% 1 in 145 1 in 461 ↓ 69%
$200 6,745 66 6,679 1.0% 1 in 1,504 1 in 3,685 ↓ 59%
$100 38,016 359 37,657 0.9% 1 in 267 1 in 677 ↓ 61%
$50 50,747 542 50,205 1.1% 1 in 200 1 in 449 ↓ 55%
$25 591,776 9,938 581,838 1.7% 1 in 17 1 in 24 ↓ 30%
$15 760,840 21,022 739,818 2.8% 1 in 13 1 in 12 ↑ 15%
$10 760,840 22,195 738,645 2.9% 1 in 13 1 in 11 ↑ 22%

* 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 15, 2026

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