DOUBLE HEADER

Game #1438 • RI

DOUBLE HEADER - Rhode Island Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 1.49
Expected ROI
-38.2%
Expected Value
$1.24
Weeks in Market
117

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$5,000
Current Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$1,371,125
Current Prize Pool
$155,400
Payout Percentage
11.3%
Total Prizes at Launch
265,312
Total Prizes Remaining
32,642

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
1,022,400
Estimated Tickets Remaining
125,788
% Tickets Remaining
12.3%

Should You Play DOUBLE HEADER Right Now?

DOUBLE HEADER is a $2 scratch-off that has been on the market for 117 weeks. The ROI is -38.2%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.24 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 306.4% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 6 active $2 games in RI, DOUBLE HEADER ranks #6 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider SAPPHIRE BLUE 2X ($1.34 EV) and CLASSIC BINGO ($1.32 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one DOUBLE HEADER ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x BASEBALL ($1). This combination delivers $1.29 in expected value compared to $1.24 for the single ticket — a 4.3% improvement. It also gives you a 88.6% chance of winning at least one prize versus 67.1% 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
$5,000 2 1 1 50.0% 1 in 511,200 1 in 125,788 ↑ 306%
$2,000 7 2 5 28.6% 1 in 146,057 1 in 62,894 ↑ 132%
$200 143 7 136 4.9% 1 in 7,150 1 in 17,970 ↓ 60%
$100 403 36 367 8.9% 1 in 2,537 1 in 3,494 ↓ 27%
$50 2,765 211 2,554 7.6% 1 in 370 1 in 596 ↓ 38%
$20 6,389 586 5,803 9.2% 1 in 160 1 in 215 ↓ 25%
$10 20,449 2,004 18,445 9.8% 1 in 50 1 in 63 ↓ 20%
$5 71,569 8,350 63,219 11.7% 1 in 14 1 in 15 ↓ 5%
$4 61,345 7,225 54,120 11.8% 1 in 17 1 in 17 ↓ 4%
$2 102,240 14,220 88,020 13.9% 1 in 10 1 in 9 ↑ 13%

* 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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