State lotteries are joining America's 250th birthday celebration

Fireworks, cookouts, and backyard parties aren't the only things going red, white, and blue this summer. Lottery tickets are getting in on the celebration, too, as states roll out special scratch-offs and Fast Play games tied to the Fourth of July and America's upcoming 250th birthday.

Some lean into patriotic themes with stars, stripes, and plenty of red, white, and blue. Others play around with numbers that have become part of the celebration, like $250 prizes, $1,776 jackpots, and other nods to American history.

A few of these games were created specifically to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary, while others are simply tapping into the holiday spirit that comes with Independence Day weekend. Whether you're someone who likes collecting unique tickets or you're just looking for a fun holiday-themed game to play, there are plenty of patriotic options showing up at lottery counters this year.

Scratch-offs celebrating 250 years

To start, many states are celebrating the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday with some new instant tickets. Here are the states celebrating and the games they will be offering this holiday weekend:

• Arizona Lottery – Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, which is a $5 ticket with a top prize of $50,000.
• Arkansas Lottery – America's 250th, which is a $2 ticket with a top prize of $250.
• California Lottery – Red, White & Blue 7's, a $5 game with a top prize of $250,000.
• Connecticut Lottery – America 250 Connecticut, which is a $5 ticket with a top prize of $25,000.
• DC Lottery – Celebrate America, which is a $5 ticket with a top prize of $250.
• Delaware Lottery – First State $250 Blowout, which is a $25 ticket with a top prize of $250.
• Florida Lottery – Red, White & Blue Cash, which is a $2 ticket with a top prize of $50,000.
• Idaho Lottery – America250, which is a $5 ticket with a top prize of $25,000.
• Kansas Lottery – Stars & Stripes Jackpot, which is a $5 ticket with a top prize of $25,000.
• Massachusetts Lottery – MA 250, which is a $5 ticket with a top prize of $250.
• Minnesota Lottery – Red, White & Blue $250s, which is a $1 ticket with a top prize of $250.
• Missouri Lottery – America 250, which is a $10 ticket with a top prize of $250,000.
• New Hampshire Lottery – Franklin's Fortunes, which is a $10 ticket with a top prize of $200,000.
• New Jersey Lottery – America's 250th Anniversary, which is a $2 ticket with a top prize of $10,000.
• Rhode Island Lottery – RI 250, which is a $5 ticket with a top prize of $17,760.

Fast Play games for the Fourth

In addition, a few state lotteries are also celebrating this holiday with some new Fast Play games. Here's a breakdown of what's available:

• Arizona Lottery – Stars and Stripes, which is a $1 game with a top prize of $1,776.
• Arkansas Lottery – Stars & Stripes, which is a $3 game with a top prize of $10,000.
• New Jersey Lottery – Firework Fortune, which is a $5 game that pays a top prize of 50% of the progressive jackpot.

Enjoy playing the lottery, and please remember to play responsibly.