Festive $250's Scratcher - Washington DC Lottery Odds & Remaining Prizes
$5State:Washington DC
Released:Nov 5, 2025
Data Updated:Nov 14, 2026
Festive $250's Scratcher - Washington DC Lottery Odds & Remaining Prizes
$5State:Washington DC
Released:Nov 5, 2025
Data Updated:Nov 14, 2026
Game Prizes
Below are all game prizes. Odds shown are for winning that amount or more for a single ticket.
318 of 871 Left
37% remaining
$250
Current odds to win:1 in 215
52 of 147 Left
35% remaining
$100+
Current odds to win:1 in 185
56 of 145 Left
39% remaining
$75+
Current odds to win:1 in 161
133 of 362 Left
37% remaining
$50+
Current odds to win:1 in 122
1,692 of 4,589 Left
37% remaining
$20+
Current odds to win:1 in 30.4
1,687 of 4,589 Left
37% remaining
$15+
Current odds to win:1 in 17.4
3,397 of 9,178 Left
37% remaining
$10+
Current odds to win:1 in 9.33
10,283 of 27,534 Left
37% remaining
$5+
Current odds to win:1 in 3.88
Printed Tickets
All Tickets:
183,496
Remaining:68,440
Sold:115,056
37%Left
Ranking methodology reviewed by Bishop Woosley, former Director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and NASPL President.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Festive $250's
What are the odds of winning Festive $250's?
The current odds of winning any prize on Festive $250's are 1 in 3.88 (25.74%), recalculated from the prizes still unclaimed. That covers every prize, from the smallest up to the $250 top prize.
Has anyone won the top prize on Festive $250's, and how many are left?
Yes. 553 of the 871 $250 top prizes have been claimed, and 318 are still unclaimed, as of Nov 14, 2026. We estimate about 37% of the game's 183,496 tickets are still unsold.
Is Festive $250's still on sale?
Yes. Festive $250's is on sale at Washington DC Lottery retailers, and the lottery hasn’t announced an end date.
How does Festive $250's compare to other $5 Washington DC scratchers?
Among the 28 $5 Washington DC scratchers on sale, Festive $250's ranks #15 for odds of breaking even, with 1 in 3.88 tickets winning at least the $5 ticket price back. Right now the $5 game with the best odds of breaking even is Lightening 7s, where 1 in 3.41 tickets wins at least $5 back.
What are the odds of winning each prize on Festive $250's?
Festive $250's has 8 prize levels. Odds are for winning that amount or more on one ticket. Current odds, from the prizes still unclaimed: $250 at 1 in 215 (318 of 871 left); $100+ at 1 in 185 (52 of 147 left); $75+ at 1 in 161 (56 of 145 left); $50+ at 1 in 122 (133 of 362 left); $20+ at 1 in 30.4 (1,692 of 4,589 left); $15+ at 1 in 17.4 (1,687 of 4,589 left); $10+ at 1 in 9.33 (3,397 of 9,178 left); $5+ at 1 in 3.88 (10,283 of 27,534 left).
What are the odds of breaking even on Festive $250's?
The odds of winning at least your $5 back on one Festive $250's ticket are 1 in 3.88 (25.74%). The odds of winning more than you paid are 1 in 9.33 (10.72%).
How much is a Festive $250's scratcher?
Festive $250's costs $5 per ticket. It is sold at authorized Washington DC Lottery retailers throughout the state.
Are Washington DC Scratchers the same as scratch-offs?
Yes — Washington DC scratchers and Washington DC scratch-offs are the same thing: a paper lottery ticket you scratch to reveal whether it wins. The Washington DC Lottery lists them under "DC Scratchers" on its own site. "Scratchers" is simply what most players in Washington DC call them, while "scratch-off" and "scratch ticket" are the terms used in other states. Every game ranked on this page is the same physical ticket, whichever name you use for it.
When was Festive $250's released?
Festive $250's, a $5 Washington DC scratcher, was released on Nov 5, 2025 by the Washington DC Lottery.
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