Maximum Money Blowout

Game #989 • NC

Maximum Money Blowout - North Carolina Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$20
Top Prize
$2,000
Top Prizes Left
304
Overall Odds
1 in 9.88
Expected ROI
-23.6%
Expected Value
$15.28
Weeks in Market
46

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$2,000
Current Top Prize
$2,000
Top Prizes Remaining
304

Top prizes are still available! There are 304 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$74,140,100
Current Prize Pool
$3,181,100
Payout Percentage
4.3%
Total Prizes at Launch
500,563
Total Prizes Remaining
21,068

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
4,945,562
Estimated Tickets Remaining
208,151
% Tickets Remaining
4.2%

Should You Play Maximum Money Blowout Right Now?

Maximum Money Blowout is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 46 weeks. The ROI is -23.6%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $15.28 in prize value. There are 304 of the original 6166 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 17.1% change since launch. Among the 14 active $20 games in North Carolina, Maximum Money Blowout ranks #11 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe ($18.34 EV) and Win Big ($17.22 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Maximum Money Blowout ($20) ticket, consider buying 2x Cashword King ($10). This combination delivers $15.97 in expected value compared to $15.28 for the single ticket — a 4.5% improvement. It also gives you a 48.2% chance of winning at least one prize versus 10.1% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$2,000 6,166 304 5,862 4.9% 1 in 802 1 in 685 ↑ 17%
$200 123,684 4,967 118,717 4.0% 1 in 40 1 in 42 ↓ 5%
$100 370,713 15,797 354,916 4.3% 1 in 13 1 in 13 ↑ 1%

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

Historical Trends

This section tracks how Maximum Money Blowout has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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