GIMME $50K

Game #1234 • WV

GIMME $50K - West Virginia Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$20
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 3.84
Expected ROI
-28.8%
Expected Value
$14.24
Weeks in Market
36

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$50,000
Current Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$5,258,500
Current Prize Pool
$1,921,290
Payout Percentage
36.5%
Total Prizes at Launch
95,924
Total Prizes Remaining
35,126

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
368,348
Estimated Tickets Remaining
134,883
% Tickets Remaining
36.6%

Should You Play GIMME $50K Right Now?

GIMME $50K is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 36 weeks. The ROI is -28.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $14.24 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -9.0% change since launch. Among the 10 active $20 games in West Virginia, GIMME $50K ranks #6 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider XXXXX ($14.85 EV) and CELEBRATE 40 20X ($14.63 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one GIMME $50K ($20) ticket, consider buying 4x WILD SIDE - POWER $500 ($5). This combination delivers $33.49 in expected value compared to $14.24 for the single ticket — a 135.1% improvement. It also gives you a 61.2% chance of winning at least one prize versus 26.0% 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
$50,000 3 1 2 33.3% 1 in 122,783 1 in 134,883 ↓ 9%
$2,000 8 5 3 62.5% 1 in 46,044 1 in 26,977 ↑ 71%
$500 504 181 323 35.9% 1 in 731 1 in 745 ↓ 2%
$200 3,323 1,218 2,105 36.7% 1 in 111 1 in 111 ↑ 0.10%
$100 15,345 5,602 9,743 36.5% 1 in 24 1 in 24 ↓ 0.30%
$50 36,886 13,487 23,399 36.6% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↓ 0.15%
$20 39,855 14,632 25,223 36.7% 1 in 9 1 in 9 ↑ 0.26%

* 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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