Stacks of Cash

Game #27 • NC

Stacks of Cash - North Carolina Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$20
Top Prize
$2,000,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Overall Odds
1 in 3.35
Expected ROI
-21.7%
Expected Value
$15.66
Weeks in Market
6

Top Prize Status

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

Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$68,551,430
Current Prize Pool
$41,586,800
Payout Percentage
60.7%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,317,559
Total Prizes Remaining
792,817

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
4,413,822
Estimated Tickets Remaining
2,655,936
% Tickets Remaining
60.2%

Should You Play Stacks of Cash Right Now?

Stacks of Cash is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 6 weeks. The ROI is -21.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $15.66 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 3 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 10.8% change since launch. Among the 14 active $20 games in North Carolina, Stacks of Cash ranks #6 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 Stacks of Cash ($20) ticket, consider buying 2x Cashword King ($10). This combination delivers $15.97 in expected value compared to $15.66 for the single ticket — a 2.0% improvement. It also gives you a 48.2% chance of winning at least one prize versus 29.9% with the single ticket.

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
$2,000,000 3 2 1 66.7% 1 in 1,471,274 1 in 1,327,968 ↑ 11%
$100,000 6 4 2 66.7% 1 in 735,637 1 in 663,984 ↑ 11%
$10,000 12 7 5 58.3% 1 in 367,819 1 in 379,419 ↓ 3%
$5,000 75 46 29 61.3% 1 in 58,851 1 in 57,738 ↑ 2%
$2,000 75 47 28 62.7% 1 in 58,851 1 in 56,509 ↑ 4%
$500 1,482 878 604 59.2% 1 in 2,978 1 in 3,025 ↓ 2%
$200 36,839 22,075 14,764 59.9% 1 in 120 1 in 120 ↓ 0.42%
$100 211,842 126,673 85,169 59.8% 1 in 21 1 in 21 ↓ 0.63%
$50 183,834 110,425 73,409 60.1% 1 in 24 1 in 24 ↓ 0.18%
$40 110,455 66,290 44,165 60.0% 1 in 40 1 in 40 ↓ 0.26%
$30 294,481 177,125 117,356 60.1% 1 in 15 1 in 15 ↓ 0.04%
$20 478,455 289,245 189,210 60.5% 1 in 9 1 in 9 ↑ 0.47%

* 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 Stacks of Cash 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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