RI 250
Image Credit: Rhode Island Lottery
67
VALUESCORE
Good
RI 250 is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Rhode Island Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.67, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.75 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $17,760. About half the prizes remain (31% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 67/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.67
Exp. Value
$0.75
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$17,760
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
31%
ValueScore™
67 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.75↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑At $0.75 returned per $1 spent, this game pays back more than the typical scratch-off.
- Wins hit often: about a 27% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.67), better than most games.
- Roughly half the prize pool has been claimed, with a decent amount still left.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$17,760
1 of 3 left
launch odds 1 in 188K
now ~1 in 174K
$1,776
6 of 13 left
launch odds 1 in 43K
now ~1 in 29K
$250
6 of 22 left
launch odds 1 in 26K
now ~1 in 29K
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $17,760 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $1,776 | 13 | 6 | 46% |
| $250 | 22 | 6 | 27% |
| $250 | 43 | 15 | 35% |
| $250 | 22 | 6 | 27% |
| $250 | 18 | 6 | 33% |
| $250 | 42 | 12 | 29% |
| $250 | 103 | 28 | 27% |
| $100 | 226 | 68 | 30% |
| $100 | 472 | 136 | 29% |
| $100 | 484 | 132 | 27% |
| $100 | 482 | 137 | 28% |
| $100 | 240 | 75 | 31% |
| $100 | 244 | 68 | 28% |
| $50 | 513 | 152 | 30% |
| $50 | 1,423 | 417 | 29% |
| $50 | 1,423 | 384 | 27% |
| $50 | 1,422 | 416 | 29% |
| $50 | 1,416 | 408 | 29% |
| $25 | 4,244 | 1,321 | 31% |
| $25 | 5,679 | 1,647 | 29% |
| $25 | 7,036 | 2,064 | 29% |
| $25 | 5,653 | 1,673 | 30% |
| $10 | 19,758 | 6,208 | 31% |
| $10 | 36,772 | 10,986 | 30% |
| $5 | 66,443 | 21,086 | 32% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$2,126,333
Current Prize Pool
$642,111
Payout Percentage
30.2%
Total Prizes Remaining
47,458
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
565,300
Estimated Remaining
173,986
% Remaining
30.8%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
67
VALUESCORE
Good
67
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/20/2026
Game Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- Game Number
- 1502
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 1/3/2026
- Payout %
- 75.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/20/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RI 250 scratch-off a good buy?
RI 250 is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 67/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $5 tickets in Rhode Island.
How much does RI 250 cost?
RI 250 costs $5 per ticket in Rhode Island. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the RI 250 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with RI 250 are 1 in 3.67. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for RI 250?
The top prize for RI 250 is $17,760. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for RI 250?
RI 250 offers 8 distinct prize levels: $17,760 (3 total), $1,776 (13 total), $250 (250 total), $100 (2,148 total), $50 (6,197 total), $25 (22,612 total), $10 (56,530 total), and $5 (66,443 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 RI 250?
Based on our latest data, 31% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 47,458 out of 154,196 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is RI 250 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates RI 250 at 67 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.
When was RI 250 released?
RI 250 was released by the Rhode Island Lottery on January 3, 2026. It has been on sale for roughly 7 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is RI 250 data updated on ScratchCheck?
RI 250 data comes directly from the official Rhode Island Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.