Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.74
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.75
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 3,229.95
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,696,798.17
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,696,798.17
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 5,090,394.5 (38.17%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 9
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 92 out of 281
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 1,481 out of 4,354
About "Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®" scratch-off game 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 -$0.74, 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 3,229.95.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,696,798.17.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,696,798.17.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 38.17% 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 game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 1,155,858 | 458,829 | 1 in 11.54 | 1 in 11.09 | 3.86% |
| $3 | 533,506 | 209,667 | 1 in 25 | 1 in 24.28 | 2.89% |
| $5 | 444,469 | 165,918 | 1 in 30.01 | 1 in 30.68 | -2.23% |
| $10 | 320,025 | 114,019 | 1 in 41.67 | 1 in 44.65 | -7.14% |
| $20 | 337,885 | 117,829 | 1 in 39.47 | 1 in 43.2 | -9.45% |
| $50 | 11,170 | 3,824 | 1 in 1,193.94 | 1 in 1,331.17 | -11.49% |
| $100 | 4,354 | 1,481 | 1 in 3,063.01 | 1 in 3,437.13 | -12.21% |
| $500 | 281 | 92 | 1 in 47,460.32 | 1 in 55,330.38 | -16.58% |
| $50,000 | 9 | 3 | 1 in 1,481,816.67 | 1 in 1,696,798.17 | -14.51% |
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.