Big Cash Payout
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$4.22
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.21
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 23.15
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 12,883.3
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 84,170.91
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,262,563.62 (19.77%)
Total $2,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 4
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 8
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 11 out of 48
About "Big Cash Payout" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Big Cash Payout" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $20.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Big Cash Payout is -$4.22, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.21.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Big Cash Payout are 1 in 23.15.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 12,883.3.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 84,170.91.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 19.77% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Big Cash Payout scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 745,709 | 150,553 | 1 in 8.57 | 1 in 8.39 | 2.14% |
| $30 | 479,635 | 94,589 | 1 in 13.33 | 1 in 13.35 | -0.13% |
| $40 | 213,107 | 41,772 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.23 | -0.75% |
| $50 | 266,301 | 51,878 | 1 in 24.01 | 1 in 24.34 | -1.36% |
| $100 | 213,126 | 40,870 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.89 | -2.97% |
| $200 | 66,550 | 12,693 | 1 in 96.06 | 1 in 99.47 | -3.55% |
| $500 | 4,472 | 869 | 1 in 1,429.52 | 1 in 1,452.89 | -1.63% |
| $2,000 | 268 | 50 | 1 in 23,853.81 | 1 in 25,251.27 | -5.86% |
| $4,000 | 164 | 33 | 1 in 38,980.61 | 1 in 38,259.5 | 1.85% |
| $20,000 | 48 | 11 | 1 in 133,183.75 | 1 in 114,778.51 | 13.82% |
| $100,000 | 8 | 3 | 1 in 799,102.5 | 1 in 420,854.54 | 47.33% |
| $2,000,000 | 4 | 1 | 1 in 1,598,205 | 1 in 1,262,563.62 | 21% |
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.