$50,000 Payout
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$5.03
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.54
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 17.12
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 37,201.71
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 53,145.3
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,604,119.58 (46.87%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 49 out of 100
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 21 out of 45
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 1,356 out of 2,975
About "$50,000 Payout" Scratch-Off in North Carolina
The "$50,000 Payout" scratch-off 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 $50,000 Payout is -$5.03, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.54.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $50,000 Payout are 1 in 17.12.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 37,201.71.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 53,145.3.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:02AM EDT, approximately 46.87% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's $50,000 Payout scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "$50,000 Payout"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 593,360 | 280,486 | 1 in 9.37 | 1 in 9.28 | 0.91% |
| $40 | 463,226 | 216,407 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 12.03 | — |
| $50 | 185,337 | 86,591 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.07 | — |
| $100 | 277,950 | 129,166 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 20.16 | — |
| $200 | 46,354 | 21,551 | 1 in 119.95 | 1 in 120.84 | — |
| $500 | 2,975 | 1,356 | 1 in 1,868.94 | 1 in 1,920.44 | — |
| $1,000 | 45 | 21 | 1 in 123,558 | 1 in 124,005.69 | — |
| $50,000 | 100 | 49 | 1 in 55,601.1 | 1 in 53,145.3 | 4.42% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "$50,000 Payout"?
Each ticket costs $20, 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 "$50,000 Payout"?
The grand prize you can win playing "$50,000 Payout" is $50,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$50,000 Payout"?
The smallest prize for "$50,000 Payout" is $20.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.54.
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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