Platinum Diamond Spectacular

Game #1559 • DC

Platinum Diamond Spectacular - Washington D.C. Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$20
Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 3.11
Expected ROI
-16.1%
Expected Value
$16.77
Weeks in Market
140
Game Ends
Aug 7, 2026

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$250,000
Current Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$3,799,400
Current Prize Pool
$1,212,320
Payout Percentage
31.9%
Total Prizes at Launch
78,680
Total Prizes Remaining
23,241

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
244,694
Estimated Tickets Remaining
72,279
% Tickets Remaining
29.5%

Should You Play Platinum Diamond Spectacular Right Now?

Platinum Diamond Spectacular is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 140 weeks. The ROI is -16.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $16.77 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 2 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds have improved by 69.3% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 6 active $20 games in Washington DC, Platinum Diamond Spectacular ranks #2 by expected value.

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Platinum Diamond Spectacular ($20) ticket, consider buying 4x 20X the Cash ($5). This combination delivers $20.23 in expected value compared to $16.77 for the single ticket — a 20.6% improvement. It also gives you a 71.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 32.2% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

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
$250,000 2 1 N/A 50.0% 1 in 122,347 1 in 72,279 ↑ 69%
$20,000 2 0 N/A 0.0% 1 in 122,347 N/A → 0%
$1,000 24 4 N/A 16.7% 1 in 10,196 1 in 18,070 ↓ 44%
$500 206 63 N/A 30.6% 1 in 1,188 1 in 1,147 ↑ 4%
$400 197 59 N/A 29.9% 1 in 1,242 1 in 1,225 ↑ 1%
$200 833 252 N/A 30.3% 1 in 294 1 in 287 ↑ 2%
$100 8,077 2,403 N/A 29.8% 1 in 30 1 in 30 ↑ 0.72%
$50 8,097 2,378 N/A 29.4% 1 in 30 1 in 30 ↓ 0.57%
$40 8,173 2,366 N/A 28.9% 1 in 30 1 in 31 ↓ 2%
$30 28,615 8,468 N/A 29.6% 1 in 9 1 in 9 ↑ 0.18%
$20 24,454 7,247 N/A 29.6% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 0.33%

* 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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