$5,000,000 Ultimate
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $30
Expected Value (EV): -$4.70
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.01
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 12.85
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 5,669.59
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 210,483.41
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 5,051,601.73 (30.31%)
Total $5,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 5
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 15
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 8 out of 25
About "$5,000,000 Ultimate" Scratch-Off in North Carolina
The "$5,000,000 Ultimate" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $30.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $5,000,000 Ultimate is -$4.70, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.01.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $5,000,000 Ultimate are 1 in 12.85.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 5,669.59.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 210,483.41.
As of the last update on 09/15/2025 at 09:11AM EDT, approximately 30.31% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's $5,000,000 Ultimate scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "$5,000,000 Ultimate"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | 1,667,619 | 512,772 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.85 | 1.48% |
| $40 | 1,334,288 | 404,720 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 12.48 | 0.15% |
| $50 | 1,222,412 | 367,754 | 1 in 13.64 | 1 in 13.74 | -0.71% |
| $100 | 833,677 | 249,836 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 20.22 | -1.1% |
| $200 | 393,108 | 117,395 | 1 in 42.42 | 1 in 43.03 | -1.44% |
| $500 | 83,401 | 24,905 | 1 in 199.93 | 1 in 202.83 | -1.45% |
| $1,000 | 2,770 | 850 | 1 in 6,019.64 | 1 in 5,943.06 | 1.27% |
| $5,000 | 60 | 17 | 1 in 277,906.5 | 1 in 297,153.04 | -6.93% |
| $20,000 | 30 | 9 | 1 in 555,813 | 1 in 561,289.08 | -0.99% |
| $50,000 | 25 | 8 | 1 in 666,975.6 | 1 in 631,450.22 | 5.33% |
| $100,000 | 15 | 4 | 1 in 1,111,626 | 1 in 1,262,900.43 | -13.61% |
| $5,000,000 | 5 | 3 | 1 in 3,334,878 | 1 in 1,683,867.24 | 49.51% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "$5,000,000 Ultimate"?
Each ticket costs $30, 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 "$5,000,000 Ultimate"?
The grand prize you can win playing "$5,000,000 Ultimate" is $5,000,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$5,000,000 Ultimate"?
The smallest prize for "$5,000,000 Ultimate" is $30.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.01.
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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