SKEE-BALL®
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Expected Value (EV): -$1.03
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.01
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,104.78
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 130,995.82
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 916,970.71
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 916,970.71 (17.93%)
Total $75,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 4
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 40
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 20 out of 131
About "SKEE-BALL®" Scratch-Off in North Carolina
The "SKEE-BALL®" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $3.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in SKEE-BALL® is -$1.03, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.01.
The odds of winning at least $100 in SKEE-BALL® are 1 in 1,104.78.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 130,995.82.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 916,970.71.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:02AM EDT, approximately 17.93% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's SKEE-BALL® scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "SKEE-BALL®"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3 | 460,273 | 87,158 | 1 in 11.11 | 1 in 10.52 | 5.3% |
| $5 | 419,133 | 73,099 | 1 in 12.2 | 1 in 12.54 | — |
| $10 | 225,148 | 37,168 | 1 in 22.71 | 1 in 24.67 | — |
| $15 | 61,444 | 9,823 | 1 in 83.22 | 1 in 93.35 | — |
| $20 | 61,266 | 14,040 | 1 in 83.47 | 1 in 65.31 | 21.75% |
| $30 | 34,018 | 5,277 | 1 in 150.32 | 1 in 173.77 | — |
| $40 | 8,484 | 1,276 | 1 in 602.73 | 1 in 718.63 | — |
| $100 | 5,241 | 803 | 1 in 975.69 | 1 in 1,141.93 | — |
| $500 | 131 | 20 | 1 in 39,035.11 | 1 in 45,848.54 | — |
| $1,000 | 40 | 6 | 1 in 127,840 | 1 in 152,828.45 | — |
| $75,000 | 4 | 1 | 1 in 1,278,400 | 1 in 916,970.71 | 28.27% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "SKEE-BALL®"?
Each ticket costs $3, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "SKEE-BALL®"?
The grand prize you can win playing "SKEE-BALL®" is $75,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "SKEE-BALL®"?
The smallest prize for "SKEE-BALL®" is $3.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.01.
How are the odds calculated for North Carolina scratch-offs?
The odds and statistics for North Carolina's scratch-offs 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-offs.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the North Carolina lottery at the scratch-off'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-offs and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-offs 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-offs. 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 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.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on North Carolina lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for North Carolina scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official North Carolina Lottery Website.
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