Millionaire Bucks
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $30
Expected Value (EV): -$5.66
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.04
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 14.62
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 22,114.44
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 319,217.18
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 7,341,995.2 (66.13%)
Total $5,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 4
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 7 out of 10
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 20
About "Millionaire Bucks" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Millionaire Bucks" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $30.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Millionaire Bucks is -$5.66, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.04.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Millionaire Bucks are 1 in 14.62.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 22,114.44.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 319,217.18.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 66.13% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Millionaire Bucks scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | 1,111,635 | 737,196 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.96 | 0.41% |
| $40 | 740,891 | 490,408 | 1 in 15.01 | 1 in 14.97 | 0.26% |
| $50 | 889,838 | 587,509 | 1 in 12.49 | 1 in 12.5 | -0.05% |
| $60 | 148,142 | 97,862 | 1 in 75.05 | 1 in 75.02 | 0.03% |
| $100 | 370,906 | 244,556 | 1 in 29.97 | 1 in 30.02 | -0.17% |
| $200 | 343,898 | 226,779 | 1 in 32.33 | 1 in 32.38 | -0.14% |
| $500 | 46,298 | 30,488 | 1 in 240.13 | 1 in 240.82 | -0.29% |
| $2,000 | 413 | 283 | 1 in 26,919.37 | 1 in 25,943.45 | 3.63% |
| $5,000 | 40 | 26 | 1 in 277,942.5 | 1 in 282,384.43 | -1.6% |
| $20,000 | 20 | 13 | 1 in 555,885 | 1 in 564,768.86 | -1.6% |
| $100,000 | 10 | 7 | 1 in 1,111,770 | 1 in 1,048,856.46 | 5.66% |
| $5,000,000 | 4 | 3 | 1 in 2,779,425 | 1 in 2,447,331.73 | 11.95% |
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.