Hit $500,000 Scratcher FAQ

The Hit $500,000 Scratcher is an exciting scratch-off game from the Texas Lottery that offers players a chance to win big. By matching numbers or revealing special symbols, you could unlock substantial prizes. With high multipliers in play, Hit $500,000 Scratcher is perfect for anyone ready to take a shot at winning.

Playing the Hit $500,000 Scratcher is easy. Purchase a ticket from an authorized Texas Lottery retailer or online through the Jackpot.com platform or app and scratch off the play area to reveal your numbers and the winning combination. If any of your numbers match the winning numbers, you win the prize shown below the matching number(s).

Additionally, if you uncover a "2X" symbol, you win double the prize for that symbol. If you uncover a "5X" symbol, you win 5 times the prize for that symbol. If you find a "10X" symbol, you win 10 times the prize for that symbol.

Look for the “Hit” symbol, it wins you the prize for that symbol automatically.

The Hit $500,000 Scratcher offers a variety of prizes ranging from smaller amounts to significant sums. Prizes are awarded based on matching numbers and multipliers. The exact amounts for matching number prizes vary, while the multiplier symbols can significantly increase your winnings. For example, a "5X" symbol next to a $100 prize means you win $500.

Prize amounts for the Hit $500,000 game are $10, $20, $30, $50, $100, $200, $1,000, $10,000, and $500,000.

The overall odds of winning any prize on the Hit $500,000 Scratcher are 1 in 3.72. This means that, on average, roughly one out of every three tickets will be a winner. Odds vary depending on the prize, with smaller amounts being easier to win than the larger, more significant prizes. For example, the odds of winning the $500,000 top prize are 1 in 2,208,000.

Each Hit $500,000 Scratcher ticket is priced at $10. This reflects both the high potential payouts and the experience the game offers. The cost strikes a balance between the thrill of chasing large wins and the accessibility of playing.

Hit $500,000 Scratcher tickets are available year-round at authorized Texas Lottery retailers, as well as online through Jackpot.com and its app. You can purchase them whenever you’re ready to try your luck, either in-store or from the convenience of your device.

Claiming your winnings from a Hit $500,000 Scratcher ticket is straightforward:

• Prizes up to $599: Will be deposited directly into your player account and can be withdrawn into your bank account or used for future ticket purchases.
• Prizes between $600 and $5,000: Require completing a claim form, available at Texas Lottery offices or online. You can submit your claim by mail or in person at any Texas Lottery office.
• Prizes over $5,000: Must be claimed at a Texas Lottery office. You need to provide your winning ticket, a completed claim form, and a valid photo ID. Our Customer Experience Team will arrange for receipt of your ticket so you can claim your prize.