Best Washington D.C. Scratch Off Tickets: Odds, Remaining Prizes & More
Find the best scratch-off tickets to buy in Washington D.C. right now. We rank all 73 active Washington D.C. Lottery scratch-off games by ROI, odds, and remaining prizes — updated daily from official sources. Use the tabs below to filter by best value, best odds, newest releases, or games to avoid.
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How We Calculate Value, ROI & Grades
Every game on this page shows the same four figures and a letter grade. Here’s what each one means.
- Top prize — the game’s largest advertised prize, as published by the Washington D.C. Lottery.
- Top prizes unclaimed — how many of those the Washington D.C. Lottery has not yet recorded as claimed. An unclaimed prize may already be sitting on a ticket someone has bought, so this doesn’t guarantee one is still on a shelf.
- Published odds — the Washington D.C. Lottery’s original “1 in X” chance of winning any prize, which includes winning back just the ticket price. These are the odds set when the game was printed, not a recalculation of the odds among unsold tickets.
- Est. ROI — the estimated average gain or loss against what you spend. −20% means roughly 80¢ back per $1. We work it out from the prize counts the lottery reports and an estimate of how many tickets remain, so it’s a model rather than a measurement, and any single ticket can land far from the average.
- Grade — our 0–100 score shown as a letter, A being 85 or above. The largest single factor is whether a game still has unclaimed top prizes. Among the games that do, the grade is driven mostly by estimated return and by how the top-prize odds have moved since launch.
We read official Washington D.C. Lottery prize reports daily. ROI and grades are our own calculations, not official lottery ratings. Read our full methodology for how we source data, estimate remaining tickets, and calculate expected value, ROI and the Washington D.C. game grades.
Prize Activity Summary
Over the past 31 days, scratch-off games in this state paid out approximately $1.3 million in prizes, averaging $40,953 per day across 73 active games. Extreme 500X Fortune leads in prize activity with $187,300 claimed ($50 ticket). Only 1 top prize remains. Titanium 7s follows with $77,810 in claims, with only 2 top prizes remaining.
Cheaper combinations that beat a single ticket
For some Washington D.C. tickets, spending the same money on two or more cheaper tickets gives a higher total expected value. These are the ones where that is currently true.
Instead of
$50, $250 or $500
$10
Buy instead
2× 20X the Cash $5
Both cost $10, but the pair carries about +328,118.2% more expected value than the single ticket.
$2 7 of 8 have a cheaper combination worth more +7.6% avg
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Instead of Easy Money #1452
Buy instead 2× Quick 7s $1 +10.1%
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Instead of $100 MAYHEM #1622
Buy instead 2× Quick 7s $1 +9.2%
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Instead of Double Deuces #1442
Buy instead 2× Quick 7s $1 +9.0%
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Instead of Commanders First Down Doubler #1668
Buy instead 2× Quick 7s $1 +7.4%
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Instead of 20X The Cash #1643
Buy instead 2× Quick 7s $1 +7.0%
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Instead of $100 Loaded! #1662
Buy instead 2× Quick 7s $1 +5.9%
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Instead of Emerald 8s #1673
Buy instead 2× Quick 7s $1 +4.3%
$3 4 of 6 have a cheaper combination worth more +3.0% avg
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Instead of Twisted Treasure #1634
Buy instead 1× Triple Dynamite 777 $2 + 1× Quick 7s $1 +6.9%
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Instead of 30X Crossword #1650
Buy instead 1× Triple Dynamite 777 $2 + 1× Quick 7s $1 +2.6%
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Instead of High Voltage Bingo #1624
Buy instead 1× Triple Dynamite 777 $2 + 1× Quick 7s $1 +1.7%
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Instead of 15X Cashword #1612
Buy instead 1× Triple Dynamite 777 $2 + 1× Quick 7s $1 +0.9%
$5 6 of 27 have a cheaper combination worth more +1.7% avg
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Instead of Washington Commanders Raise Hail #1669
Buy instead 1× DC 4 Scratcher $4 + 1× Quick 7s $1 +3.6%
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Instead of Black Pearls #1656
Buy instead 1× DC 4 Scratcher $4 + 1× Quick 7s $1 +1.7%
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Instead of Bonus Pay #1646
Buy instead 1× DC 4 Scratcher $4 + 1× Quick 7s $1 +1.5%
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Instead of Winning Streak #1635
Buy instead 1× DC 4 Scratcher $4 + 1× Quick 7s $1 +1.3%
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Instead of Fab 5 #1644
Buy instead 1× DC 4 Scratcher $4 + 1× Quick 7s $1 +1.3%
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Instead of Lady Luck #1655
Buy instead 1× DC 4 Scratcher $4 + 1× Quick 7s $1 +0.4%
$10 15 of 17 have a cheaper combination worth more +21,916.2% avg
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Instead of $50, $250 or $500 #1672
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +328,118.2%
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Instead of Cash King #1645
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +51.6%
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Instead of Snow Much Fun #1604
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +51.1%
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Instead of Money Mania #1647
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +50.0%
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Instead of Diamond Dollars #1619
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +48.4%
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Instead of Ultimate Blowout #1636
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +48.1%
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Instead of Money Bag Bonus #1632
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +46.5%
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Instead of Triple Red 777's #1638
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +45.9%
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Instead of Wild Cherry #1675
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +45.1%
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Instead of Washington Commanders #1670
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +45.0%
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Instead of Red Hot 10s #1664
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +42.9%
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Instead of $1,000 Loaded #1658
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +40.1%
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Instead of 50X the Cash #1614
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +39.6%
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Instead of Fire & Ice #1626
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +36.1%
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Instead of 100X #1652
Buy instead 2× 20X the Cash $5 +34.7%
$20 5 of 6 have a cheaper combination worth more +36.7% avg
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Instead of 200X #1648
Buy instead 4× 20X the Cash $5 +46.3%
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Instead of 100X the Cash #1610
Buy instead 4× 20X the Cash $5 +39.8%
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Instead of Money #1667
Buy instead 4× 20X the Cash $5 +36.0%
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Instead of Full of $5,000s #1589
Buy instead 4× 20X the Cash $5 +30.7%
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Instead of Fortune #1629
Buy instead 4× 20X the Cash $5 +30.5%
$30 5 of 5 have a cheaper combination worth more +51.0% avg
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Instead of VIP Club #1674
Buy instead 1× 200X $20 + 2× 20X the Cash $5 +55.6%
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Instead of Ultimate Riches #1550
Buy instead 1× 200X $20 + 2× 20X the Cash $5 +53.7%
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Instead of Titanium 7s #1642
Buy instead 1× 200X $20 + 2× 20X the Cash $5 +50.0%
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Instead of 300X #1583
Buy instead 1× 200X $20 + 2× 20X the Cash $5 +48.3%
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Instead of $1,000,000 Money Maker #1598
Buy instead 1× 200X $20 + 2× 20X the Cash $5 +47.1%
$50 1 of 1 have a cheaper combination worth more +64.1% avg
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Instead of Extreme 500X Fortune #1620
Buy instead 2× 200X $20 + 2× 20X the Cash $5 +64.1%
Expected value is an average across many tickets, not a prediction for any single purchase, and every one of these games still returns less than it costs on average. Figures are recalculated daily from remaining prizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Washington D.C. scratch-offs to buy right now?
Our three top-graded Washington D.C. scratch-offs today are 200X (#1577, $20), 20X the Cash (#1613, $5) and Washington Commanders (#1631, $5). Each still has at least one top prize left. Rankings change daily as prizes are claimed.
Which Washington D.C. scratch-off is most likely to win?
The Washington D.C. game with the best odds of winning any prize is 300X ($30) at 1 in 2.97. It still has 1 top prize of $680,000 left. Most of those wins are small, often just your ticket price back, so good odds are not the same as a good buy.
What's the best Washington D.C. scratch-off at each price?
Our top-graded pick at each price today: $1: Quick 7s; $2: Triple Dynamite 777; $3: LOTERIA™; $4: DC 4 Scratcher; $5: 20X the Cash (#1613); $10: 100X; $20: 200X (#1577); $30: 300X; $50: Extreme 500X Fortune. The price filter on this page ranks every game at each price.
Which Washington D.C. scratch-offs should I avoid?
5 Washington D.C. games are still on sale even though every top prize has been claimed: Triple 777, MONOPOLY (#1601), Emerald Green 8s, Break the Bank and $50 Loaded!. You pay full price with no chance at the top prize. The Top Prizes Claimed (Avoid) filter on this page lists them.
How do I claim a winning Washington D.C. scratch-off?
Prizes up to $600 can be cashed at any lottery retailer in Washington D.C., and prizes up to $5,000 at Retailer Plus locations (select DC retailers). You can also claim by mail for prizes of any amount; our guide to where to cash scratch-off tickets covers the forms and ID you need. Federal tax of 24% is withheld on prizes over $5,000, and Washington D.C. taxes lottery winnings as income at up to 10.75% (more on taxes on scratch-off winnings).
How long do I have to claim a Washington D.C. scratch-off?
You have 180 days from the date the lottery officially ends the game, not from the day you bought the ticket. Check a game's end date before you buy, especially if it is ending soon. Our guide to whether scratch-off tickets expire lists every state's deadline.
Can I buy Washington D.C. scratch-offs online or with a card?
Yes, online: DC iLottery (e-Instants) sells digital instant games in Washington D.C., though those are separate games from the paper tickets sold in stores. At self-service lottery machines, debit cards are accepted. The lottery does not publish a rule for paying by card at the store counter, so ask the clerk. You must be 18 or older to buy. More in our guides to buying scratch-offs online and with a debit card.
Do more expensive Washington D.C. scratch-offs have better odds?
Mostly, up to $20. The typical (median) game at each price, with its odds of winning any prize and what it pays back per dollar: $1, 1 in 4.70 and about 60 cents; $2, 1 in 4.67 and about 63 cents; $3, 1 in 3.83 and about 66 cents; $4, 1 in 3.69 and about 70 cents; $5, 1 in 3.84 and about 70 cents; $10, 1 in 3.52 and about 74 cents; $20, 1 in 3.11 and about 81 cents; $30, 1 in 3.33 and about 82 cents; $50, 1 in 3.45 and about 76 cents. Payback tends to rise with price, but you still lose money on average at every price.
Are Washington D.C. scratch-offs worth it, or do any pay back more than they cost?
Right now 2 of the 73 Washington D.C. games on sale are expected to pay back more than they cost: 200X (#1577, $20) and 20X the Cash (#1613, $5). The typical game returns about 71 cents per dollar. A scratch-off that pays back more than it costs is rare and does not last long, so play for fun with money you can afford to lose. More on whether scratch-off tickets are worth it.
Should I buy Washington D.C. games that are ending soon?
Sometimes, when good prizes are still left. No Washington D.C. games are ending within the next 90 days, so there is no Ending Soon filter on this page right now. Bear in mind that scratch-off tickets do expire: in Washington D.C. you have 180 days from the date the lottery officially ends the game.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. All data is sourced from the official Washington D.C. lottery website and is updated regularly, but we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Lottery games are games of chance, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Please play responsibly and never spend more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
