5 Times Lucky
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.53
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.28
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 526.4
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 104,172.72
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 395,856.34
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,958,563.44 (65.02%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 5
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 10
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 28 out of 40
About "5 Times Lucky" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "5 Times Lucky" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in 5 Times Lucky is -$1.53, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.28.
The odds of winning at least $100 in 5 Times Lucky are 1 in 526.4.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 104,172.72.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 395,856.34.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT, approximately 65.02% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's 5 Times Lucky scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 527,202 | 345,922 | 1 in 11.54 | 1 in 11.44 | 0.84% |
| $10 | 506,777 | 327,723 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 12.08 | -0.66% |
| $15 | 60,788 | 39,106 | 1 in 100.06 | 1 in 101.23 | -1.17% |
| $25 | 243,322 | 157,936 | 1 in 25 | 1 in 25.06 | -0.26% |
| $50 | 72,650 | 46,691 | 1 in 83.72 | 1 in 84.78 | -1.27% |
| $100 | 10,092 | 6,425 | 1 in 602.68 | 1 in 616.12 | -2.23% |
| $200 | 1,225 | 787 | 1 in 4,965.06 | 1 in 5,029.94 | -1.31% |
| $500 | 413 | 270 | 1 in 14,726.88 | 1 in 14,661.35 | 0.44% |
| $2,000 | 40 | 28 | 1 in 152,055 | 1 in 141,377.27 | 7.02% |
| $10,000 | 10 | 6 | 1 in 608,220 | 1 in 659,760.57 | -8.47% |
| $200,000 | 5 | 4 | 1 in 1,216,440 | 1 in 989,640.86 | 18.64% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for North Carolina Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for North Carolina's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in North Carolina's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the North Carolina lottery at the scratch-off game's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in North Carolina scratch-off games. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off ticket based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Games, prizes, and odds for North Carolina scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official North Carolina Lottery website.