Emerald 8s
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:44PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.39
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.2
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 591.52
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 36,141.84
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 180,709.2
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 361,418.4 (4.92%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 6
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 12
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 18
About "Emerald 8s" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Emerald 8s" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Emerald 8s is -$1.39, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.2.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Emerald 8s are 1 in 591.52.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 36,141.84.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 180,709.2.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:44PM EDT, approximately 4.92% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Emerald 8s scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 643,028 | 43,653 | 1 in 11.43 | 1 in 8.28 | 27.56% |
| $10 | 642,819 | 27,184 | 1 in 11.43 | 1 in 13.3 | -16.32% |
| $15 | 122,466 | 5,242 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 68.95 | -14.91% |
| $20 | 183,745 | 6,056 | 1 in 39.99 | 1 in 59.68 | -49.24% |
| $30 | 49,065 | 1,488 | 1 in 149.76 | 1 in 242.89 | -62.19% |
| $50 | 82,251 | 1,818 | 1 in 89.34 | 1 in 198.8 | -122.52% |
| $100 | 24,419 | 559 | 1 in 300.91 | 1 in 646.54 | -114.86% |
| $200 | 1,474 | 24 | 1 in 4,985.05 | 1 in 15,059.1 | -202.09% |
| $500 | 731 | 18 | 1 in 10,051.93 | 1 in 20,078.8 | -99.75% |
| $1,000 | 125 | 6 | 1 in 58,783.68 | 1 in 60,236.4 | -2.47% |
| $2,000 | 18 | 2 | 1 in 408,220 | 1 in 180,709.2 | 55.73% |
| $10,000 | 12 | 0 | 1 in 612,330 | — | 0% |
| $200,000 | 6 | 2 | 1 in 1,224,660 | 1 in 180,709.2 | 85.24% |
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.