The Delaware Lottery sells FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT at $25 a ticket. Its published overall odds are 1 in 4.50. Dollar for dollar, it pays back around $0.74 per $1, an average return for a scratch-off. The top prize is $250. By our count most prizes are still available, with 80% of all prizes unclaimed. Its ValueScore is 58/100 (Fair). Today that puts it at 11th out of 36 Delaware scratch-offs.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.50
Exp. Value
$0.74
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$250
Top Prizes Left
8,644
Prizes Remaining
80%
ValueScore™
58 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74→
AVERAGE
A typical $25 ticket, ranked #11 of the 36 active games we track in Delaware.
Why
→Prizes hit less often here, roughly 22% per ticket (1 in 4.50).
- Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- Expected value of $0.74 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250 | 1 in 60 | 10,800 | 8,644 | 80% |
| $100 | 1 in 80 | 3,750 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 6 | 50,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
58
VALUESCORE
Fair
58
out of 100
Expected Value
34/40
Prize Quality
20/25
Win Frequency
4/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Delaware
- Game Number
- 522
- Ticket Price
- $25
- Payout %
- 74.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT scratch-off a good buy?
FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 58/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Delaware. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Delaware rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT cost?
FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT costs $25 per ticket in Delaware. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $25 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT are 1 in 4.50. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT?
The top prize for FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT is $250. As of our latest update, 8,644 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT?
FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT offers 3 distinct prize levels: $250 (10,800 total), $100 (3,750 total), and $50 (50,000 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT?
Based on our latest data, 80% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 8,644 out of 10,800 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT at 58 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
How often is FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT data updated on ScratchCheck?
FIRST STATE $250 BLOWOUT data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Delaware Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.