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All Top Prizes Have Been Claimed

This game no longer has any top prize tickets available. While you can still win smaller prizes, the largest prizes have all been claimed.

5X The Cash

Game #977 • NC

5X The Cash - North Carolina Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$1
Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Overall Odds
1 in 4.86
Expected ROI
-44.2%
Expected Value
$0.56
Game Ends
Feb 27, 2026

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$10,000
Current Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Remaining
0

All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$6,954,199
Current Prize Pool
$1,162,487
Payout Percentage
16.7%
Total Prizes at Launch
2,354,314
Total Prizes Remaining
428,423

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
11,441,966
Estimated Tickets Remaining
2,082,135
% Tickets Remaining
18.2%

Should You Play 5X The Cash Right Now?

5X The Cash is a $1 scratch-off. The ROI is -44.2%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $0.56 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 5 active $1 games in North Carolina, 5X The Cash ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider 5X The Cash ($0.60 EV) and $5,000 Triple Play ($0.58 EV).

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 14, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$10,000 8 0 8 0.0% 1 in 1,430,246 N/A → 0%
$500 49 8 41 16.3% 1 in 233,510 1 in 260,267 ↓ 10%
$100 1,425 188 1,237 13.2% 1 in 8,029 1 in 11,075 ↓ 28%
$40 3,020 376 2,644 12.5% 1 in 3,789 1 in 5,538 ↓ 32%
$30 4,742 614 4,128 12.9% 1 in 2,413 1 in 3,391 ↓ 29%
$20 19,097 2,852 16,245 14.9% 1 in 599 1 in 730 ↓ 18%
$10 152,538 25,032 127,506 16.4% 1 in 75 1 in 83 ↓ 10%
$5 304,930 52,133 252,797 17.1% 1 in 38 1 in 40 ↓ 6%
$4 114,294 17,409 96,885 15.2% 1 in 100 1 in 120 ↓ 16%
$2 800,782 138,755 662,027 17.3% 1 in 14 1 in 15 ↓ 5%
$1 953,429 191,056 762,373 20.0% 1 in 12 1 in 11 ↑ 10%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

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