Hot $2,000
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$2.78
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.8
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 95.39
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 2,938.92
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,435,595.2 (55.93%)
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 1,169 out of 2,048
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 287 out of 521
Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 587 out of 1,041
About "Hot $2,000" Scratch-Off in North Carolina
The "Hot $2,000" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $10.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Hot $2,000 is -$2.78, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.8.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Hot $2,000 are 1 in 95.39.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 2,938.92.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:01AM EDT, approximately 55.93% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Hot $2,000 scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Hot $2,000"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 613,941 | 346,929 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.9 | 0.97% |
| $20 | 614,013 | 342,310 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10.04 | — |
| $40 | 78,199 | 43,365 | 1 in 78.52 | 1 in 79.23 | — |
| $50 | 245,412 | 135,485 | 1 in 25.02 | 1 in 25.36 | — |
| $100 | 61,445 | 33,972 | 1 in 99.92 | 1 in 101.13 | — |
| $200 | 1,041 | 587 | 1 in 5,898.07 | 1 in 5,852.8 | 0.77% |
| $500 | 521 | 287 | 1 in 11,784.82 | 1 in 11,970.71 | — |
| $2,000 | 2,048 | 1,169 | 1 in 2,997.99 | 1 in 2,938.92 | 1.97% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Hot $2,000"?
Each ticket costs $10, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "Hot $2,000"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Hot $2,000" is $2,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Hot $2,000"?
The smallest prize for "Hot $2,000" is $10.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.8.
How are the odds calculated for North Carolina scratch-offs?
The odds and statistics for North Carolina's scratch-offs 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-offs.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the North Carolina lottery at the scratch-off'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-offs and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-offs 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-offs. 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 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.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on North Carolina lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for North Carolina scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official North Carolina Lottery Website.
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