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DC 5 Scratcher District of Columbia $5 scratch ticket$5

DC 5 Scratcher

Game #1661 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 64Overall odds: 1 in 3Medium Confidence
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About This Game

DC 5 Scratcher is a $5 scratchers from the District of Columbia Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 3.

With a current return of 73¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among District of Columbia scratchers. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

The top prize of $55K is still largely unclaimed, with 2 of 2 prizes outstanding. 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.

At #4 among $5 games in District of Columbia, DC 5 Scratcher is a competitive option though not quite at the top of the list.

With an estimated 80% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score64
Current Rate73¢Original: 71¢ · Shift: +2¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
194.8Kof 244.1K printed

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$55K
2 of 2 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(26.1925%)
Any Prize
1 in 3
≥ $500
1 in 1,225
≥ $1K
1 in 24,345
≥ $5K
1 in 24,345
≥ $10K
1 in 97,380

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning DC 5 Scratcher?
The overall odds of winning any prize on DC 5 Scratcher are 1 in 3.
How much does a DC 5 Scratcher ticket cost?
A DC 5 Scratcher ticket costs $5.
What is the top prize for DC 5 Scratcher?
The top prize for DC 5 Scratcher is $55,000, with 2 prizes still remaining.
How many DC 5 Scratcher tickets are left?
An estimated 194.8K tickets remain, approximately 80% of the total printed.