Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.75
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.75
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 3,390.71
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,472,699.5
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,472,699.5
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,418,098.5 (33.13%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 9
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 77 out of 281
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 1,223 out of 4,354
About "Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®" Scratch-Off in North Carolina
The "Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Junior BIG OL' BUCKS® is -$0.75, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.75.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Junior BIG OL' BUCKS® are 1 in 3,390.71.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,472,699.5.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,472,699.5.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:02AM EDT, approximately 33.13% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Junior BIG OL' BUCKS® scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 1,155,858 | 401,867 | 1 in 11.54 | 1 in 10.99 | 4.73% |
| $3 | 533,506 | 183,151 | 1 in 25 | 1 in 24.12 | 3.51% |
| $5 | 444,469 | 143,257 | 1 in 30.01 | 1 in 30.84 | — |
| $10 | 320,025 | 97,152 | 1 in 41.67 | 1 in 45.48 | — |
| $20 | 337,885 | 100,133 | 1 in 39.47 | 1 in 44.12 | — |
| $50 | 11,170 | 3,263 | 1 in 1,193.94 | 1 in 1,354 | — |
| $100 | 4,354 | 1,223 | 1 in 3,063.01 | 1 in 3,612.51 | — |
| $500 | 281 | 77 | 1 in 47,460.32 | 1 in 57,377.9 | — |
| $50,000 | 9 | 3 | 1 in 1,481,816.67 | 1 in 1,472,699.5 | 0.62% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®"?
Each ticket costs $2, 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 "Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®" is $50,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®"?
The smallest prize for "Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®" is $2.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.75.
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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