Power 20s
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$4.21
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.23
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 19.46
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 22,165.44
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 265,985.33
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,989,779.98 (53.78%)
Total $2,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 4
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 8
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 8 out of 16
About "Power 20s" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Power 20s" 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 Power 20s is -$4.21, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.23.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Power 20s are 1 in 19.46.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 22,165.44.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 265,985.33.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 53.78% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Power 20s scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 864,669 | 465,778 | 1 in 8.57 | 1 in 8.57 | 0.05% |
| $30 | 555,889 | 298,903 | 1 in 13.33 | 1 in 13.35 | -0.14% |
| $40 | 247,053 | 132,651 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.08 | -0.26% |
| $50 | 247,050 | 132,855 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.03 | -0.1% |
| $100 | 296,385 | 158,981 | 1 in 25.01 | 1 in 25.1 | -0.34% |
| $200 | 81,904 | 43,892 | 1 in 90.49 | 1 in 90.9 | -0.45% |
| $500 | 3,698 | 1,986 | 1 in 2,004.22 | 1 in 2,008.95 | -0.24% |
| $2,000 | 190 | 100 | 1 in 39,008.37 | 1 in 39,897.8 | -2.28% |
| $5,000 | 127 | 65 | 1 in 58,358.98 | 1 in 61,381.23 | -5.18% |
| $20,000 | 16 | 8 | 1 in 463,224.38 | 1 in 498,722.5 | -7.66% |
| $100,000 | 8 | 4 | 1 in 926,448.75 | 1 in 997,444.99 | -7.66% |
| $2,000,000 | 4 | 3 | 1 in 1,852,897.5 | 1 in 1,329,926.66 | 28.22% |
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.