Red Hot Millions
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$2.22
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.7
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 66.41
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 19,879.28
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 357,827
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 715,654 (8.52%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 4
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 20
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 48
About "Red Hot Millions" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Red Hot Millions" 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 Red Hot Millions is -$2.22, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.7.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Red Hot Millions are 1 in 66.41.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 19,879.28.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 357,827.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 8.52% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Red Hot Millions scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 895,776 | 85,840 | 1 in 9.38 | 1 in 8.34 | 11.12% |
| $20 | 895,968 | 73,099 | 1 in 9.37 | 1 in 9.79 | -4.48% |
| $30 | 140,093 | 10,719 | 1 in 59.95 | 1 in 66.76 | -11.37% |
| $50 | 183,512 | 12,985 | 1 in 45.77 | 1 in 55.11 | -20.41% |
| $100 | 140,171 | 9,802 | 1 in 59.92 | 1 in 73.01 | -21.85% |
| $150 | 5,588 | 391 | 1 in 1,503.04 | 1 in 1,830.32 | -21.77% |
| $200 | 4,208 | 305 | 1 in 1,995.96 | 1 in 2,346.41 | -17.56% |
| $500 | 3,347 | 243 | 1 in 2,509.41 | 1 in 2,945.08 | -17.36% |
| $1,000 | 356 | 32 | 1 in 23,592.64 | 1 in 22,364.19 | 5.21% |
| $5,000 | 48 | 2 | 1 in 174,978.75 | 1 in 357,827 | -104.5% |
| $10,000 | 20 | 1 | 1 in 419,949 | 1 in 715,654 | -70.41% |
| $1,000,000 | 4 | 1 | 1 in 2,099,745 | 1 in 715,654 | 65.92% |
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.