JUMBO BUCKS
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$2.49
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.81
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 58.42
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 58,798.42
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 376,309.89
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,763,098.9 (33.66%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 8
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 8
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 16
About "JUMBO BUCKS" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "JUMBO BUCKS" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $10.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in JUMBO BUCKS is -$2.49, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.81.
The odds of winning at least $100 in JUMBO BUCKS are 1 in 58.42.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 58,798.42.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 376,309.89.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 33.66% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's JUMBO BUCKS scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 1,118,271 | 387,447 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.71 | 2.87% |
| $20 | 1,193,486 | 396,549 | 1 in 9.37 | 1 in 9.49 | -1.28% |
| $30 | 144,914 | 48,077 | 1 in 77.19 | 1 in 78.27 | -1.4% |
| $50 | 279,438 | 91,203 | 1 in 40.03 | 1 in 41.26 | -3.07% |
| $100 | 186,719 | 60,811 | 1 in 59.91 | 1 in 61.88 | -3.29% |
| $200 | 7,431 | 2,396 | 1 in 1,505.34 | 1 in 1,570.58 | -4.33% |
| $500 | 3,533 | 1,143 | 1 in 3,166.2 | 1 in 3,292.3 | -3.98% |
| $2,000 | 125 | 43 | 1 in 89,489.52 | 1 in 87,513.93 | 2.21% |
| $5,000 | 32 | 11 | 1 in 349,568.44 | 1 in 342,099.9 | 2.14% |
| $10,000 | 16 | 4 | 1 in 699,136.88 | 1 in 940,774.72 | -34.56% |
| $50,000 | 8 | 3 | 1 in 1,398,273.75 | 1 in 1,254,366.3 | 10.29% |
| $1,000,000 | 8 | 3 | 1 in 1,398,273.75 | 1 in 1,254,366.3 | 10.29% |
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.