Best North Carolina Scratch Off Tickets: Odds, Remaining Prizes & More

Data last updated: October 12, 2026

Find the best scratch-off tickets to buy in North Carolina right now. We rank all 82 active North Carolina Lottery scratch-off games by ROI, odds, and remaining prizes — updated daily from official sources. Use the tabs below to filter by best value, best odds, newest releases, or games to avoid.

Best picks by budget

Best overall
$20
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe ticket
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe #917

Highest overall grade

$2,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.22Odds -6.0%Est. ROI
Best $5 ticket
$5
$400,000 Jackpot ticket
$400,000 Jackpot #928

Highest overall grade among $5 tickets

$400,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.40Odds -28.0%Est. ROI
Best $10 ticket
$10
$1,000,000 Bonus Match ticket
$1,000,000 Bonus Match #11

Highest overall grade among $10 tickets

$1,000,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 3.76Odds -18.5%Est. ROI

All games

Sorted by Best Grade
82 games
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe ticket
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe #917 $20
$2,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.22Odds -6.0%Est. ROI
Ruby Red 7's ticket
Ruby Red 7's #8 $20
$2,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.45Odds -9.3%Est. ROI
Win Big ticket
Win Big #951 $20
$2,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.56Odds -11.0%Est. ROI
$5,000,000 Ultimate ticket
$5,000,000 Ultimate #876 $30 Better combo
$5,000,000Top prize 3Top prizes left 1 in 3.01Odds -13.7%Est. ROI
$1,000,000 Bonus Match ticket
$1,000,000 Bonus Match #11 $10
$1,000,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 3.76Odds -18.5%Est. ROI
$1,000,000 Triple Play ticket
$1,000,000 Triple Play #996 $10
$1,000,000Top prize 4Top prizes left 1 in 3.84Odds -19.6%Est. ROI
$1,000,000 Money Rush ticket
$1,000,000 Money Rush #975 $10
$1,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.78Odds -19.7%Est. ROI
Instant Millions ticket
Instant Millions #932 $20 Better combo
$2,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.41Odds -19.5%Est. ROI
Black Titanium ticket
Black Titanium #892 $30 Better combo
$4,000,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 4.14Odds -14.5%Est. ROI
200X The Cash ticket
200X The Cash #925 $30 Better combo
$5,000,000Top prize 3Top prizes left 1 in 2.93Odds -17.7%Est. ROI
Stacks of Cash ticket
Stacks of Cash #27 $20 Better combo
$2,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.35Odds -19.7%Est. ROI
Cashword King ticket
Cashword King #7 $10
$1,000,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 3.57Odds -22.2%Est. ROI
200X The Cash ticket
200X The Cash #24 $30 Better combo
$5,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.01Odds -17.6%Est. ROI
Carolina Black Premier ticket
Carolina Black Premier #4 $30 Better combo
$4,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.18Odds -16.4%Est. ROI
500X The Cash ticket
500X The Cash #32 $50 Better combo
$10,000,000Top prize 4Top prizes left 1 in 3.33Odds -16.9%Est. ROI
Magnificent Millions ticket
Magnificent Millions #14 $20 Better combo
$1,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.69Odds -20.8%Est. ROI
Emerald 10's ticket
Emerald 10's #988 $10
$1,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.80Odds -23.1%Est. ROI
$10 MONOPOLY® ticket
$10 MONOPOLY® #23 $10
$1,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.81Odds -22.8%Est. ROI
$400,000 Jackpot ticket
$400,000 Jackpot #928 $5
$400,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.40Odds -28.0%Est. ROI
$2 MILLION VAULT ticket
$2 MILLION VAULT #992 $20 Better combo
$2,000,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 3.35Odds -21.5%Est. ROI
Moneybag Cashword ticket
Moneybag Cashword #61 $10
$1,000,000Top prize 4Top prizes left 1 in 3.56Odds -24.3%Est. ROI
50X The Cash ticket
50X The Cash #31 $10
$1,000,000Top prize 10Top prizes left 1 in 3.79Odds -24.6%Est. ROI
MAX-A-MILLION ticket
MAX-A-MILLION #985 $30 Better combo
$1,000,000Top prize 12Top prizes left 1 in 2.95Odds -18.9%Est. ROI
$8 Million Supreme ticket
$8 Million Supreme #62 $50 Better combo
$8,000,000Top prize 3Top prizes left 1 in 3.97Odds -18.1%Est. ROI
$100,000 Cash Payday ticket
$100,000 Cash Payday #35 $30 Better combo
$100,000Top prize 54Top prizes left 1 in 3.49Odds -22.0%Est. ROI
50X The Cash ticket
50X The Cash #981 $10 Better combo
$1,000,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 3.75Odds -28.2%Est. ROI
Jumbo Bucks ticket
Jumbo Bucks #46 $10
$1,000,000Top prize 3Top prizes left 1 in 3.84Odds -25.3%Est. ROI
5 Times Lucky ticket
5 Times Lucky #1 $5
$200,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 4.28Odds -30.1%Est. ROI
Wheel of Fortune ticket
Wheel of Fortune #48 $5
$200,000Top prize 4Top prizes left 1 in 4.31Odds -29.9%Est. ROI
Millionaire Bucks ticket
Millionaire Bucks #952 $30 Better combo
$5,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.04Odds -20.2%Est. ROI
$8 Million Money Maker ticket
$8 Million Money Maker #972 $50 Better combo
$8,000,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 4.14Odds -18.3%Est. ROI
CASH ticket
CASH #53 $5
$200,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.13Odds -29.4%Est. ROI
20X The Cash ticket
20X The Cash #980 $5
$250,000Top prize 3Top prizes left 1 in 4.33Odds -33.0%Est. ROI
MEGA BUCKS ticket
MEGA BUCKS #947 $5
$200,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.35Odds -35.0%Est. ROI
Diamonds and Dollars ticket
Diamonds and Dollars #41 $5
$200,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.37Odds -31.1%Est. ROI
$2,000,000 Taxes Paid ticket
$2,000,000 Taxes Paid #58 $20 Better combo
$2,777,392Top prize 3Top prizes left 1 in 3.78Odds -23.4%Est. ROI
Triple Red 777 Jackpot ticket
Triple Red 777 Jackpot #49 $10
$1,000,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 3.80Odds -26.5%Est. ROI
Supreme 7s ticket
Supreme 7s #940 $30 Better combo
$4,000,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 4.18Odds -20.1%Est. ROI
20 Years ticket
20 Years #39 $20 Better combo
$1,000,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 3.45Odds -24.6%Est. ROI
$200,000 Triple Play ticket
$200,000 Triple Play #995 $5
$200,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.32Odds -34.2%Est. ROI
Cash King ticket
Cash King #26 $5
$200,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 4.32Odds -33.3%Est. ROI
$50,000 Payout ticket
$50,000 Payout #944 $20 Better combo
$50,000Top prize 42Top prizes left 1 in 3.54Odds -25.3%Est. ROI
Loteria Grande ticket
Loteria Grande #52 $5
$150,000Top prize 4Top prizes left 1 in 3.86Odds -31.3%Est. ROI
$1,000,000 Taxes Paid ticket
$1,000,000 Taxes Paid #57 $10 Better combo
$1,388,696Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.95Odds -28.6%Est. ROI
Jackpot Millions ticket
Jackpot Millions #50 $20 Better combo
$1,000,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.67Odds -24.6%Est. ROI
Massive Cash Blowout ticket
Massive Cash Blowout #54 $30 Better combo
$3,000Top prize 2,421Top prizes left 1 in 9.37Odds -21.3%Est. ROI
LOTERIA™ MULTIPLIER ticket
LOTERIA™ MULTIPLIER #34 $10
$1,000,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 3.63Odds -26.5%Est. ROI
Tar Heels® ticket
Tar Heels® #59 $5
$200,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.16Odds -30.6%Est. ROI
NC State® ticket
NC State® #60 $5
$200,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.16Odds -30.8%Est. ROI
$5 MONOPOLY® ticket
$5 MONOPOLY® #22 $5
$200,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.28Odds -31.8%Est. ROI
20X The Cash ticket
20X The Cash #30 $5
$250,000Top prize 12Top prizes left 1 in 4.37Odds -31.1%Est. ROI
Big Cash Blowout ticket
Big Cash Blowout #38 $10
$500Top prize 2,886Top prizes left 1 in 9.95Odds -27.5%Est. ROI
Hot $2,000 ticket
Hot $2,000 #3 $10 Better combo
$2,000Top prize 400Top prizes left 1 in 3.80Odds -29.2%Est. ROI
LOTERIA® ticket
LOTERIA® #959 $3 Better combo
$75,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.99Odds -37.6%Est. ROI
LADY LUCK ticket
LADY LUCK #990 $2
$20,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.58Odds -36.1%Est. ROI
Cash Drop ticket
Cash Drop #12 $2
$20,000Top prize 3Top prizes left 1 in 4.63Odds -35.2%Est. ROI
Ultimate Blowout ticket
Ultimate Blowout #15 $50 Better combo
$5,000Top prize 50Top prizes left 1 in 8.26Odds -20.5%Est. ROI
High Voltage Cash ticket
High Voltage Cash #13 $5
$200,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 4.24Odds -33.2%Est. ROI
$200,000 Taxes Paid ticket
$200,000 Taxes Paid #56 $5
$277,740Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.30Odds -31.6%Est. ROI
$500 Frenzy ticket
$500 Frenzy #33 $5
$500Top prize 5,923Top prizes left 1 in 4.37Odds -32.7%Est. ROI
Mega Bucks ticket
Mega Bucks #45 $5
$200,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.50Odds -33.0%Est. ROI
Extreme Money Blowout ticket
Extreme Money Blowout #43 $20 Better combo
$2,000Top prize 3,226Top prizes left 1 in 9.88Odds -24.7%Est. ROI
$80 Million Cash Blowout ticket
$80 Million Cash Blowout #939 $10
$500Top prize 1,290Top prizes left 1 in 9.95Odds -27.7%Est. ROI
LOTERIA® Fiesta ticket
LOTERIA® Fiesta #2 $5 Better combo
$150,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 3.86Odds -35.5%Est. ROI
Xtreme Cashword ticket
Xtreme Cashword #949 $5 Better combo
$150,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.92Odds -37.2%Est. ROI
$20,000 Taxes Paid ticket
$20,000 Taxes Paid #55 $2
$27,774Top prize 3Top prizes left 1 in 4.51Odds -34.3%Est. ROI
Corner Payout ticket
Corner Payout #47 $2
$20,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.54Odds -34.9%Est. ROI
10X The Cash ticket
10X The Cash #29 $2
$50,000Top prize 9Top prizes left 1 in 4.67Odds -34.2%Est. ROI
Jungle Cashword ticket
Jungle Cashword #42 $5
$150,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 3.79Odds -32.8%Est. ROI
Prize Link Connect ticket
Prize Link Connect #37 $5
$200,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.29Odds -32.0%Est. ROI
$5,000 Triple Play ticket
$5,000 Triple Play #993 $1
$5,000Top prize 3Top prizes left 1 in 4.79Odds -42.4%Est. ROI
Easy $100s ticket
Easy $100s #36 $2
$20,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.68Odds -35.7%Est. ROI
Lucky 7s ticket
Lucky 7s #40 $1
$7,000Top prize 5Top prizes left 1 in 4.85Odds -40.6%Est. ROI
$50 Frenzy ticket
$50 Frenzy #5 $1
$5,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.90Odds -46.2%Est. ROI
Jr Big Ol Bucks ticket
Jr Big Ol Bucks #44 $2
$50,000Top prize 2Top prizes left 1 in 4.75Odds -35.7%Est. ROI
Hit $50! ticket
Hit $50! #51 $1
$5,000Top prize 3Top prizes left 1 in 4.92Odds -40.7%Est. ROI
5X The Cash ticket
5X The Cash #28 $1
$10,000Top prize 8Top prizes left 1 in 4.82Odds -40.1%Est. ROI
$25,000 Triple Play ticket
$25,000 Triple Play #994 $2 Better combo
$25,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 4.59Odds -48.0%Est. ROI
Junior BIG OL' BUCKS® ticket
Junior BIG OL' BUCKS® #946 $2 Better combo
$50,000Top prize 1Top prizes left 1 in 4.75Odds -49.9%Est. ROI
JUMBO BUCKS ticket
JUMBO BUCKS #948 $10 Top prizes gone
$1,000,000Top prize 0Top prizes left 1 in 3.81Odds -35.0%Est. ROI
100X The Cash ticket
100X The Cash #976 $20 Top prizes gone
$2,000,000Top prize 0Top prizes left 1 in 3.31Odds -36.7%Est. ROI
Double Your Money ticket
Double Your Money #10 $5 Top prizes gone
$200,000Top prize 0Top prizes left 1 in 4.98Odds -37.4%Est. ROI

How We Calculate Value, ROI & Grades

Every game on this page shows the same four figures and a letter grade. Here’s what each one means.

  • Top prize — the game’s largest advertised prize, as published by the North Carolina Lottery.
  • Top prizes unclaimed — how many of those the North Carolina Lottery has not yet recorded as claimed. An unclaimed prize may already be sitting on a ticket someone has bought, so this doesn’t guarantee one is still on a shelf.
  • Published odds — the North Carolina Lottery’s original “1 in X” chance of winning any prize, which includes winning back just the ticket price. These are the odds set when the game was printed, not a recalculation of the odds among unsold tickets.
  • Est. ROI — the estimated average gain or loss against what you spend. −20% means roughly 80¢ back per $1. We work it out from the prize counts the lottery reports and an estimate of how many tickets remain, so it’s a model rather than a measurement, and any single ticket can land far from the average.
  • Grade — our 0–100 score shown as a letter, A being 85 or above. The largest single factor is whether a game still has unclaimed top prizes. Among the games that do, the grade is driven mostly by estimated return and by how the top-prize odds have moved since launch.

We read official North Carolina Lottery prize reports daily. ROI and grades are our own calculations, not official lottery ratings. Read our full methodology for how we source data, estimate remaining tickets, and calculate expected value, ROI and the North Carolina game grades.

Last updated: October 12, 2026

Cheaper combinations that beat a single ticket

For some North Carolina tickets, spending the same money on two or more cheaper tickets gives a higher total expected value. These are the ones where that is currently true.

Biggest difference right now +19.6% expected value
Junior BIG OL' BUCKS® ticket Instead of Junior BIG OL' BUCKS® $2 5X The Cash ticket Buy instead 2× 5X The Cash $1

Both cost $2, but the pair carries about +19.6% more expected value than the single ticket.

$2 2 of 9 have a cheaper combination worth more +17.4% avg
$3 1 of 1 have a cheaper combination worth more +2.3% avg
$5 2 of 23 have a cheaper combination worth more +1.6% avg
$10 3 of 17 have a cheaper combination worth more +1.0% avg
$20 9 of 13 have a cheaper combination worth more +5.4% avg
$30 10 of 10 have a cheaper combination worth more +10.0% avg
$50 4 of 4 have a cheaper combination worth more +12.2% avg

Expected value is an average across many tickets, not a prediction for any single purchase, and every one of these games still returns less than it costs on average. Figures are recalculated daily from remaining prizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best North Carolina scratch-offs to buy right now?

Our three top-graded North Carolina scratch-offs today are $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe ($20), Ruby Red 7's ($20) and Win Big ($20). Each still has at least one top prize left. Even these pay back less than they cost on average. Rankings change daily as prizes are claimed.

Which North Carolina scratch-off is most likely to win?

The North Carolina game with the best odds of winning any prize is 200X The Cash (#925, $30) at 1 in 2.93. It still has 3 top prizes of $5,000,000 left. Most of those wins are small, often just your ticket price back, so good odds are not the same as a good buy.

What's the best North Carolina scratch-off at each price?

Our top-graded pick at each price today: $1: $5,000 Triple Play; $2: LADY LUCK; $3: LOTERIA®; $5: $400,000 Jackpot; $10: $1,000,000 Bonus Match; $20: $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe; $30: $5,000,000 Ultimate; $50: 500X The Cash. The price filter on this page ranks every game at each price.

Which North Carolina scratch-offs should I avoid?

3 North Carolina games are still on sale even though every top prize has been claimed: 100X The Cash, JUMBO BUCKS (#948) and Double Your Money. You pay full price with no chance at the top prize. The Top Prizes Claimed (Avoid) filter on this page lists them.

How do I claim a winning North Carolina scratch-off?

Prizes under $600 can be cashed at any lottery retailer in North Carolina, and prizes under $100,000 at a Regional Office & Claim Center. Prizes of $100,000 or more must be claimed in person at NC Lottery headquarters in Raleigh. You can also claim by mail for prizes under $100,000; our guide to where to cash scratch-off tickets covers the forms and ID you need. Federal tax of 24% is withheld on prizes over $5,000, and North Carolina taxes lottery winnings as income at up to 3.99% (more on taxes on scratch-off winnings).

How long do I have to claim a North Carolina scratch-off?

You have 90 days from the date the lottery officially ends the game, not from the day you bought the ticket. Check a game's end date before you buy, especially if it is ending soon. Our guide to whether scratch-off tickets expire lists every state's deadline.

Can I buy North Carolina scratch-offs online or with a card?

Yes, online: NC Lottery Online Play (Digital Instants) sells digital instant games in North Carolina, though those are separate games from the paper tickets sold in stores. In stores, debit cards are accepted if the store chooses and credit cards are not allowed. You must be 18 or older to buy. More in our guides to buying scratch-offs online and with a debit card.

Do more expensive North Carolina scratch-offs have better odds?

Mostly, up to $30. The typical (median) game at each price, with its odds of winning any prize and what it pays back per dollar: $1, 1 in 4.85 and about 59 cents; $2, 1 in 4.63 and about 64 cents; $3, 1 in 3.99 and about 62 cents; $5, 1 in 4.30 and about 68 cents; $10, 1 in 3.80 and about 75 cents; $20, 1 in 3.45 and about 79 cents; $30, 1 in 3.27 and about 82 cents; $50, 1 in 4.06 and about 82 cents. Payback tends to rise with price, but you still lose money on average at every price.

Are North Carolina scratch-offs worth it, or do any pay back more than they cost?

Not as an investment. Right now 0 of the 82 North Carolina games on sale are expected to pay back more than they cost. The best, $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe ($20), still returns about 94 cents per dollar, and the typical game about 72 cents. A scratch-off that pays back more than it costs is rare and does not last long, so play for fun with money you can afford to lose. More on whether scratch-off tickets are worth it.

Should I buy North Carolina games that are ending soon?

Sometimes, when good prizes are still left. No North Carolina games are ending within the next 90 days, so there is no Ending Soon filter on this page right now. Bear in mind that scratch-off tickets do expire: in North Carolina you have 90 days from the date the lottery officially ends the game.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. All data is sourced from the official North Carolina lottery website and is updated regularly, but we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Lottery games are games of chance, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Please play responsibly and never spend more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.