$500 MAYHEM

Game #1623 • DC

$500 MAYHEM - Washington D.C. Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
172
Overall Odds
1 in 4.11
Expected ROI
-29.9%
Expected Value
$3.51
Weeks in Market
55

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500
Current Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Remaining
172

Top prizes are still available! There are 172 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$868,630
Current Prize Pool
$346,430
Payout Percentage
39.9%
Total Prizes at Launch
59,615
Total Prizes Remaining
24,033

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
245,017
Estimated Tickets Remaining
98,775
% Tickets Remaining
40.3%

Should You Play $500 MAYHEM Right Now?

$500 MAYHEM is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 55 weeks. The ROI is -29.9%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.51 in prize value. There are 172 of the original 433 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -1.5% change since launch. Among the 30 active $5 games in Washington DC, $500 MAYHEM ranks #20 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider 20X the Cash ($5.24 EV) and DC LOVE ($3.83 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one $500 MAYHEM ($5) ticket, consider buying 1x One-Word Crossword ($3) + 1x MONOPOLY ($2). This combination delivers $3.89 in expected value compared to $3.51 for the single ticket — a 11.0% improvement. It also gives you a 40.9% chance of winning at least one prize versus 24.3% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$500 433 172 N/A 39.7% 1 in 566 1 in 574 ↓ 1%
$100 77 30 N/A 39.0% 1 in 3,182 1 in 3,293 ↓ 3%
$50 2,471 967 N/A 39.1% 1 in 99 1 in 102 ↓ 3%
$20 7,690 3,063 N/A 39.8% 1 in 32 1 in 32 ↓ 1%
$10 24,472 9,763 N/A 39.9% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↓ 1%
$5 24,472 10,038 N/A 41.0% 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.

Historical Trends

This section tracks how $500 MAYHEM has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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