MEGA BUCKS
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.59
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.35
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 814.07
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 104,178.74
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 385,461.33
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,854,613.3 (34.73%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 9
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 18
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 27 out of 72
About "MEGA BUCKS" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "MEGA BUCKS" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in MEGA BUCKS is -$1.59, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.35.
The odds of winning at least $100 in MEGA BUCKS are 1 in 814.07.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 104,178.74.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 385,461.33.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 34.73% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's MEGA BUCKS scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 925,859 | 337,554 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 11.42 | 4.84% |
| $10 | 740,624 | 253,672 | 1 in 15 | 1 in 15.2 | -1.3% |
| $15 | 333,660 | 112,509 | 1 in 33.3 | 1 in 34.26 | -2.88% |
| $25 | 370,211 | 122,962 | 1 in 30.01 | 1 in 31.35 | -4.46% |
| $50 | 166,625 | 54,686 | 1 in 66.68 | 1 in 70.49 | -5.71% |
| $100 | 13,818 | 4,541 | 1 in 804.11 | 1 in 848.85 | -5.56% |
| $500 | 475 | 157 | 1 in 23,392.04 | 1 in 24,551.68 | -4.96% |
| $1,000 | 72 | 27 | 1 in 154,322.5 | 1 in 142,763.46 | 7.49% |
| $10,000 | 18 | 6 | 1 in 617,290 | 1 in 642,435.55 | -4.07% |
| $200,000 | 9 | 4 | 1 in 1,234,580 | 1 in 963,653.32 | 21.94% |
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.