$50,000 Payout
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$5.05
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.54
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 17.1
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 37,614.56
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 54,164.97
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,708,248.68 (48.75%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 50 out of 100
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 22 out of 45
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 1,414 out of 2,975
About "$50,000 Payout" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "$50,000 Payout" 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 $50,000 Payout is -$5.05, 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 17.1.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 37,614.56.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 54,164.97.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 48.75% 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 game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 593,360 | 291,448 | 1 in 9.37 | 1 in 9.29 | 0.83% |
| $40 | 463,226 | 225,202 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 12.03 | -0.22% |
| $50 | 185,337 | 90,028 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.08 | -0.27% |
| $100 | 277,950 | 134,469 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 20.14 | -0.7% |
| $200 | 46,354 | 22,409 | 1 in 119.95 | 1 in 120.86 | -0.75% |
| $500 | 2,975 | 1,414 | 1 in 1,868.94 | 1 in 1,915.31 | -2.48% |
| $1,000 | 45 | 22 | 1 in 123,558 | 1 in 123,102.21 | 0.37% |
| $50,000 | 100 | 50 | 1 in 55,601.1 | 1 in 54,164.97 | 2.58% |
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.