$50 Frenzy
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $1
Expected Value (EV): -$0.40
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.9
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 111,890.11
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,342,681.34
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 6,713,406.7 (72.49%)
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 6
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 55 out of 79
Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 16,063 out of 23,141
About "$50 Frenzy" Scratch-Off in North Carolina
The "$50 Frenzy" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $1.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $50 Frenzy is -$0.40, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.9.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $50 Frenzy are 1 in 111,890.11.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,342,681.34.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:01AM EDT, approximately 72.49% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's $50 Frenzy scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "$50 Frenzy"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | 802,221 | 588,556 | 1 in 11.54 | 1 in 11.41 | 1.16% |
| $2 | 678,875 | 491,060 | 1 in 13.64 | 1 in 13.67 | — |
| $3 | 92,544 | 66,388 | 1 in 100.03 | 1 in 101.12 | — |
| $5 | 208,309 | 148,101 | 1 in 44.44 | 1 in 45.33 | — |
| $10 | 77,185 | 54,476 | 1 in 119.93 | 1 in 123.24 | — |
| $20 | 7,693 | 5,379 | 1 in 1,203.31 | 1 in 1,248.08 | — |
| $50 | 23,141 | 16,063 | 1 in 400.03 | 1 in 417.94 | — |
| $100 | 79 | 55 | 1 in 117,178.48 | 1 in 122,061.94 | — |
| $5,000 | 6 | 5 | 1 in 1,542,850 | 1 in 1,342,681.34 | 12.97% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "$50 Frenzy"?
Each ticket costs $1, 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 "$50 Frenzy"?
The grand prize you can win playing "$50 Frenzy" is $5,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$50 Frenzy"?
The smallest prize for "$50 Frenzy" is $1.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.9.
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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