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Black Pearls District of Columbia $5 scratch ticket$5

Black Pearls

Game #1656 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 50Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium ConfidenceDeclining
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About This Game

Black Pearls, a $5 District of Columbia scratchers, has been on the market for a while. Overall odds sit at 1 in 4.

With a current return of 68¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among District of Columbia scratchers. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

Of the original 2 top prizes worth $50K each, 1 are still available. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 4 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.

Ranked #11 among $5 games in District of Columbia, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our District of Columbia rankings for the current top picks.

With an estimated 71% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score50
Current Rate68¢Original: 70¢ · Shift: -2¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
174.6Kof 244.7K printed

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$50K
1 of 2 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(23.9808%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 5,456
≥ $1K
1 in 15,871
≥ $5K
1 in 43,646
≥ $10K
1 in 174,584

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning Black Pearls?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Black Pearls are 1 in 4.
How much does a Black Pearls ticket cost?
A Black Pearls ticket costs $5.
What is the top prize for Black Pearls?
The top prize for Black Pearls is $50,000, with 1 prizes still remaining.
How many Black Pearls tickets are left?
An estimated 174.6K tickets remain, approximately 71% of the total printed.