Jumbo Bucks
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:44PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$3.40
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.72
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 80.45
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 33,513.61
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 156,396.86
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 938,381.16 (9.04%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 7
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 14
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 21
About "Jumbo Bucks" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Jumbo Bucks" scratch-off game 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 Jumbo Bucks is -$3.40, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.72.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Jumbo Bucks are 1 in 80.45.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 33,513.61.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 156,396.86.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:44PM EDT, approximately 9.04% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Jumbo Bucks scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 1,037,580 | 100,242 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.36 | 6.39% |
| $20 | 1,037,580 | 93,977 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.99 | 0.15% |
| $25 | 345,860 | 28,196 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 33.28 | -10.94% |
| $50 | 216,159 | 18,174 | 1 in 48 | 1 in 51.63 | -7.57% |
| $100 | 129,700 | 9,411 | 1 in 80 | 1 in 99.71 | -24.64% |
| $200 | 20,766 | 1,990 | 1 in 499.65 | 1 in 471.55 | 5.62% |
| $500 | 3,481 | 235 | 1 in 2,980.7 | 1 in 3,993.11 | -33.97% |
| $1,000 | 355 | 22 | 1 in 29,227.61 | 1 in 42,653.69 | -45.94% |
| $5,000 | 35 | 0 | 1 in 296,451.43 | — | 0% |
| $10,000 | 21 | 2 | 1 in 494,085.71 | 1 in 469,190.58 | 5.04% |
| $50,000 | 14 | 4 | 1 in 741,128.57 | 1 in 234,595.29 | 68.35% |
| $1,000,000 | 7 | 0 | 1 in 1,482,257.14 | — | 0% |
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.