Win Big
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$3.79
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.56
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 21.36
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 25,329.13
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 202,633.06
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,026,330.64 (39.08%)
Total $2,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 6
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 12
About "Win Big" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Win Big" 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 Win Big is -$3.79, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.56.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Win Big are 1 in 21.36.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 25,329.13.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 202,633.06.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 39.08% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Win Big scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 562,006 | 222,184 | 1 in 9.23 | 1 in 9.12 | 1.19% |
| $40 | 432,286 | 168,355 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 12.04 | -0.3% |
| $50 | 216,190 | 83,774 | 1 in 24 | 1 in 24.19 | -0.78% |
| $100 | 158,498 | 61,168 | 1 in 32.73 | 1 in 33.13 | -1.21% |
| $200 | 86,347 | 33,298 | 1 in 60.08 | 1 in 60.85 | -1.29% |
| $500 | 855 | 335 | 1 in 6,067.58 | 1 in 6,048.75 | 0.31% |
| $1,000 | 126 | 54 | 1 in 41,172.86 | 1 in 37,524.64 | 8.86% |
| $5,000 | 44 | 16 | 1 in 117,904.09 | 1 in 126,645.66 | -7.41% |
| $20,000 | 12 | 5 | 1 in 432,315 | 1 in 405,266.13 | 6.26% |
| $100,000 | 6 | 3 | 1 in 864,630 | 1 in 675,443.55 | 21.88% |
| $2,000,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 1,729,260 | 1 in 1,013,165.32 | 41.41% |
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.