Holiday Cash 50X
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.66
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.18
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 576.14
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 123,485.56
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 123,485.56
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 370,456.68 (7.94%)
Total $150,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 4
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 6
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 42
About "Holiday Cash 50X" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Holiday Cash 50X" 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 Holiday Cash 50X is -$1.66, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.18.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Holiday Cash 50X are 1 in 576.14.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 123,485.56.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 123,485.56.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 7.94% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Holiday Cash 50X scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 427,305 | 41,242 | 1 in 10.91 | 1 in 8.98 | 17.67% |
| $10 | 388,475 | 27,993 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 13.23 | -10.28% |
| $20 | 155,390 | 10,731 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 34.52 | -15.07% |
| $25 | 62,966 | 3,715 | 1 in 74.04 | 1 in 99.72 | -34.68% |
| $40 | 23,284 | 1,313 | 1 in 200.21 | 1 in 282.15 | -40.92% |
| $50 | 46,589 | 2,989 | 1 in 100.06 | 1 in 123.94 | -23.87% |
| $100 | 11,727 | 624 | 1 in 397.52 | 1 in 593.68 | -49.35% |
| $500 | 397 | 16 | 1 in 11,742.32 | 1 in 23,153.54 | -97.18% |
| $2,000 | 42 | 0 | 1 in 110,992.86 | — | 0% |
| $10,000 | 6 | 2 | 1 in 776,950 | 1 in 185,228.34 | 76.16% |
| $150,000 | 4 | 1 | 1 in 1,165,425 | 1 in 370,456.68 | 68.21% |
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.