GIMME $10K
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59
VALUESCORE
Fair
GIMME $10K is a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket from the West Virginia Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.87, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.70 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $10,000. About half the prizes remain (33% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 59/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.87
Exp. Value
$0.70
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
33%
ValueScore™
59 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.70→
AVERAGE
Middle-of-the-pack value for a ticket at this price point.
Why
→Middling prize quality: a fair number of the bigger prizes are still in play.
- This game is partway played through, with a fair share of prizes remaining.
- Expected value lands near the pack at $0.70 per $1 spent.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$10,000
2 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 149K
now ~1 in 99K
$1,000
7 of 20 left
launch odds 1 in 30K
now ~1 in 28K
$500
57 of 175 left
launch odds 1 in 3,417
now ~1 in 3,470
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| $1,000 | 20 | 7 | 35% |
| $500 | 175 | 57 | 33% |
| $200 | 810 | 268 | 33% |
| $100 | 9,970 | 3,273 | 33% |
| $50 | 17,925 | 5,937 | 33% |
| $25 | 17,952 | 6,057 | 34% |
| $20 | 44,858 | 14,667 | 33% |
| $10 | 62,795 | 20,837 | 33% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$4,176,660
Current Prize Pool
$1,386,385
Payout Percentage
33.2%
Total Prizes Remaining
51,105
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
597,950
Estimated Remaining
197,776
% Remaining
33.1%
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
59
VALUESCORE
Fair
59
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- West Virginia
- Game Number
- 1235
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 7/29/2025
- Payout %
- 69.8%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GIMME $10K scratch-off a good buy?
GIMME $10K is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 59/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in West Virginia. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the West Virginia rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does GIMME $10K cost?
GIMME $10K costs $10 per ticket in West Virginia. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $10 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the GIMME $10K scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with GIMME $10K are 1 in 3.87. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for GIMME $10K?
The top prize for GIMME $10K is $10,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for GIMME $10K?
GIMME $10K offers 9 distinct prize levels: $10,000 (4 total), $1,000 (20 total), $500 (175 total), $200 (810 total), $100 (9,970 total), $50 (17,925 total), $25 (17,952 total), $20 (44,858 total), and $10 (62,795 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 GIMME $10K?
Based on our latest data, 33% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 51,105 out of 154,509 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is GIMME $10K rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates GIMME $10K at 59 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 GIMME $10K released?
GIMME $10K was released by the West Virginia Lottery on July 29, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 12 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is GIMME $10K data updated on ScratchCheck?
GIMME $10K data comes directly from the official West Virginia Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.