Hit $250

Game #1833 • CT

Hit $250 - Connecticut Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$250
Top Prizes Left
121
Overall Odds
1 in 4.80
Expected ROI
-54.2%
Expected Value
$2.29
Weeks in Market
49

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$250
Current Top Prize
$250
Top Prizes Remaining
121

Top prizes are still available! There are 121 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$4,540,930
Current Prize Pool
$109,780
Payout Percentage
2.4%
Total Prizes at Launch
277,407
Total Prizes Remaining
9,999

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
1,331,553
Estimated Tickets Remaining
47,995
% Tickets Remaining
3.6%

Should You Play Hit $250 Right Now?

Hit $250 is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 49 weeks. The ROI is -54.2%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $2.29 in prize value. There are 121 of the original 7466 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -55.0% change since launch. Among the 10 active $5 games in Connecticut, Hit $250 ranks #10 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Blackjack Tripler ($3.59 EV) and 50X the cash ($3.52 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Hit $250 ($5) ticket, consider buying 1x LOTERIA™ ($3) + 1x Green & Gold ($2). This combination delivers $3.33 in expected value compared to $2.29 for the single ticket — a 45.4% improvement. It also gives you a 44.7% chance of winning at least one prize versus 20.8% 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
$250 7,466 121 7,345 1.6% 1 in 178 1 in 397 ↓ 55%
$50 3,376 48 3,328 1.4% 1 in 394 1 in 1,000 ↓ 61%
$20 42,640 817 41,823 1.9% 1 in 31 1 in 59 ↓ 47%
$10 106,641 3,145 103,496 2.9% 1 in 12 1 in 15 ↓ 18%
$5 117,284 5,868 111,416 5.0% 1 in 11 1 in 8 ↑ 39%

* 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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