Best North Carolina Scratch Off Tickets: Odds, Remaining Prizes & More
Discover the top North Carolina scratch-off tickets with daily data updates on odds, remaining prizes, and ROI. Whether you're hunting for the best North Carolina lottery scratchers or checking North Carolina instant win games and remaining prizes, we've got you covered with automated updates straight from official sources.
Best Value
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe
$5,000,000 Ultimate
Win Big
Best Odds
200X The Cash
MAX-A-MILLION
200X The Cash
Top Prizes Claimed
Jurassic Park
5X The Cash
200X The Cash
$30
MAX-A-MILLION
$30
200X The Cash
$30
$5,000,000 Ultimate
$30
Millionaire Bucks
$30
Winter Winfall
$20
$2,000,000 Riches
$20
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe
$20
Power 20s
$20
100X The Cash
$20
100X The Cash
$20
500X The Cash
$50
Stacks of Cash
$20
$2 MILLION VAULT
$20
Instant Millions
$20
Ruby Red 7's
$20
20 Years
$20
$100,000 Cash Payday
$30
$50,000 Payout
$20
Win Big
$20
Cashword King
$10
Lucky Loteria®
$10
LOTERIA™ MULTIPLIER
$10
50X The Cash
$10
$1,000,000 Bonus Match
$10
$1,000,000 Money Rush
$10
Ultimate Dash
$10
50X The Cash
$10
Emerald 10's
$10
Hot $2,000
$10
$10 MONOPOLY®
$10
JUMBO BUCKS
$10
$1,000,000 Triple Play
$10
LOTERIA® Fiesta
$5
15X Cashword
$3
Xtreme Cashword
$5
Lucky $50s
$5
Holiday Cashword
$5
LOTERIA®
$3
Peppermint Payout
$5
Black Titanium
$30
$8 Million Money Maker
$50
Supreme 7s
$30
Carolina Black Premier
$30
High Voltage Cash
$5
Jurassic Park
$5
5 Times Lucky
$5
SPICY HOT RICHES
$5
$5 MONOPOLY®
$5
Prize Link Connect
$5
Prize Link Multiplier
$5
Cash King
$5
$200,000 Triple Play
$5
20X The Cash
$5
MEGA BUCKS
$5
$500 Loaded
$5
$500 Frenzy
$5
20X The Cash
$5
$400,000 Jackpot
$5
White Elephant
$2
LADY LUCK
$2
$25,000 Triple Play
$2
Cash Drop
$2
Spooky Loot
$2
Hit $100
$2
10X The Cash
$2
Easy $100s
$2
10X The Cash
$2
Magnificent Millions
$20
Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®
$2
$5,000 Triple Play
$1
5X The Cash
$1
Lucky 7s
$1
5X The Cash
$1
Holiday $100s
$1
$50 Frenzy
$1
Double Your Money
$5
Ultimate Blowout
$50
Maximum Money Blowout
$20
Merry & Bright Blowout
$10
Big Cash Blowout
$10
$80 Million Cash Blowout
$10Smart Combo Strategies by Price Tier
Our analysis found that some North Carolina scratch-off tickets can be beaten by buying a combination of cheaper tickets with higher total expected value. Here's a breakdown by price tier.
| Price Tier | Games Improved | Avg EV Improvement | Best Combo Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 3 of 10 games (30.0%) | +4.7% | 2x 5X The Cash ($1) |
| $3 | 1 of 2 games (50.0%) | +8.0% | 1x Easy $100s ($2) + 1x 5X The Cash ($1) |
| $5 | 4 of 21 games (19.0%) | +5.8% | 1x LOTERIA® ($3) + 1x Easy $100s ($2) |
| $20 | 7 of 15 games (46.7%) | +3.4% | 2x $1,000,000 Money Rush ($10) |
| $30 | 9 of 9 games (100.0%) | +6.0% | 1x $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe ($20) + 1x $1,000,000 Money Rush ($10) |
| $50 | 3 of 3 games (100.0%) | +6.0% | 2x $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe ($20) + 1x $1,000,000 Money Rush ($10) |
Expected value improvement is calculated from current remaining prizes. Combo strategies use the best-performing game at each cheaper price tier.
Games With Better Alternatives
These games have a cheaper ticket combination that delivers more expected value for the same price.
How We Calculate Value & ROI
We use real-time remaining prizes data to figure out the Return on Investment (ROI) for every active scratchers game.
Expected Value (EV) = total dollar amount you can expect to win back per ticket, based on:
- Every remaining prize tier
- Current probability of hitting each prize (remaining count ÷ estimated tickets left)
ROI = (EV − ticket price) ÷ ticket price × 100%
- Positive ROI (e.g., +12%) → the scratchers game is currently profitable on average
- Negative ROI → expected loss per dollar spent (most games fall here)
This situation changes frequently as players claim prizes and the North Carolina Lottery updates official data. We recommend checking back regularly, as new games and updated prize data can create fresh opportunities.
Odds vs ROI – What Actually Matters?
Odds tell you the chance of winning any prize on a single lottery ticket. For example, 1 in 4 odds means you have about a 25% chance of winning something (any amount) on average. It's based on the total prizes and tickets printed by the North Carolina Lottery, and it doesn't change much as prizes are claimed.
ROI (Return on Investment) measures how much money you can expect to get back per dollar spent on scratchers, after accounting for the current remaining prizes and their values. It's basically expected value minus ticket price.
In short:
- Odds = probability of winning something
- ROI = actual money value of the game based on what's left to win
Smart Tips for Playing North Carolina Scratchers
- Focus on North Carolina scratchers with the highest ROI and expected value to maximize your wins.
- Check Best Value and Best Odds tabs above for the current top performers.
- New releases (see Newest tab) start with all prizes intact and typically give you the best chance of winning a big prize.
- Games approaching their end date can sometimes offer interesting opportunities if significant prizes remain unclaimed (see Ending Soon tab when available).
- Avoid games where all top prizes have been claimed — their ROI drops significantly.
- Check back often — ticket data changes daily!
- Never play more than you can afford to lose. Even with our data, it is still a game of chance.
Current North Carolina Scratch-Off Insights
There are currently 2 games with all top prizes claimed.
11 games are approaching their end dates.
Why play new releases? Recently launched games start with all prizes intact and often give you the best mathematical edge.
When top prizes are gone, the expected value of remaining tickets drops — focus instead on games still showing strong ROI in the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best scratch-off tickets to buy in North Carolina?
Our data shows that lottery scratchers with the highest ROI give you the best chance among North Carolina instant win games. Use the Best Value tab above to see the current top performers.
Why Play North Carolina Scratch Offs?
The North Carolina Lottery offers a variety of scratch-off tickets and instant games, with jackpots up to millions of dollars. Check remaining prizes on these lottery tickets to avoid duds.
What is the difference between odds and ROI?
Odds tell you the chance of winning any prize on a single lottery ticket. ROI (Return on Investment) measures how much money you can expect to get back per dollar spent, after accounting for remaining prizes. In short: Odds = probability of winning something; ROI = actual money value of the game based on what's left to win.
Are there any North Carolina scratchers with positive ROI right now?
Currently no games show positive ROI, but this changes frequently. Check back soon!
Should I play ending-soon games?
Sometimes yes — when significant prizes remain, these can offer great value. See the Ending Soon tab (when data is available for North Carolina).
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.