GIMME $10K

Game #1235 • WV

GIMME $10K - West Virginia Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Overall Odds
1 in 3.87
Expected ROI
-30.1%
Expected Value
$6.99
Weeks in Market
36

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$10,000
Current Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Remaining
2

Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$4,176,660
Current Prize Pool
$1,822,750
Payout Percentage
43.6%
Total Prizes at Launch
154,509
Total Prizes Remaining
67,409

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
597,949
Estimated Tickets Remaining
260,872
% Tickets Remaining
43.6%

Should You Play GIMME $10K Right Now?

GIMME $10K is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 36 weeks. The ROI is -30.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $6.99 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 4 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 14.6% change since launch. Among the 19 active $10 games in West Virginia, GIMME $10K ranks #11 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider KICKIN AX - BIG TRUCKIN CW ($8.01 EV) and KING FUTURE GOLD NEON KENO ($7.35 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one GIMME $10K ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x WILD SIDE - POWER $500 ($5). This combination delivers $16.75 in expected value compared to $6.99 for the single ticket — a 139.7% improvement. It also gives you a 37.7% chance of winning at least one prize versus 25.8% 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
$10,000 4 2 2 50.0% 1 in 149,487 1 in 130,436 ↑ 15%
$1,000 20 9 11 45.0% 1 in 29,897 1 in 28,986 ↑ 3%
$500 175 78 97 44.6% 1 in 3,417 1 in 3,345 ↑ 2%
$200 810 356 454 44.0% 1 in 738 1 in 733 ↑ 0.74%
$100 9,970 4,310 5,660 43.2% 1 in 60 1 in 61 ↓ 0.91%
$50 17,925 7,807 10,118 43.6% 1 in 33 1 in 33 ↓ 0.17%
$25 17,952 7,920 10,032 44.1% 1 in 33 1 in 33 ↑ 1%
$20 44,858 19,493 25,365 43.5% 1 in 13 1 in 13 ↓ 0.40%
$10 62,795 27,434 35,361 43.7% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 0.14%

* 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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