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Festive $250's District of Columbia $5 scratch ticket$5

Festive $250's

Game #1641 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 31Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence
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About This Game

Festive $250's is a $5 scratchers from the District of Columbia Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

With a current return of 70¢ 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 871 top prizes worth $250 each, 382 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 #29 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.

Roughly 44% of printed tickets are still in circulation.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score31
Current Rate70¢Original: 71¢ · Shift: -1¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
81.6Kof 183.5K printed

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$250
382 of 871 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(25.8398%)
Any Prize
1 in 4

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning Festive $250's?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Festive $250's are 1 in 4.
How much does a Festive $250's ticket cost?
A Festive $250's ticket costs $5.
What is the top prize for Festive $250's?
The top prize for Festive $250's is $250, with 382 prizes still remaining.
How many Festive $250's tickets are left?
An estimated 81.6K tickets remain, approximately 44% of the total printed.