LOTERIA®
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Expected Value (EV): -$1.03
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.99
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 929.37
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 84,700.55
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 288,978.33
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,912,631.64 (52.93%)
Total $75,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 8
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 12 out of 20
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 41 out of 79
About "LOTERIA®" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "LOTERIA®" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $3.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in LOTERIA® is -$1.03, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.99.
The odds of winning at least $100 in LOTERIA® are 1 in 929.37.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 84,700.55.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 288,978.33.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 52.93% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's LOTERIA® scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3 | 834,385 | 450,652 | 1 in 11.11 | 1 in 10.9 | 1.88% |
| $5 | 742,010 | 393,250 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 12.49 | 0.06% |
| $8 | 92,676 | 47,792 | 1 in 100.06 | 1 in 102.79 | -2.73% |
| $10 | 370,975 | 193,204 | 1 in 25 | 1 in 25.43 | -1.71% |
| $15 | 111,254 | 56,545 | 1 in 83.35 | 1 in 86.88 | -4.24% |
| $20 | 129,814 | 66,968 | 1 in 71.43 | 1 in 73.36 | -2.7% |
| $30 | 18,543 | 9,330 | 1 in 500.08 | 1 in 526.54 | -5.29% |
| $50 | 9,204 | 4,701 | 1 in 1,007.49 | 1 in 1,045.02 | -3.72% |
| $70 | 7,024 | 3,508 | 1 in 1,320.17 | 1 in 1,400.41 | -6.08% |
| $100 | 9,251 | 4,766 | 1 in 1,002.37 | 1 in 1,030.77 | -2.83% |
| $150 | 780 | 384 | 1 in 11,888.33 | 1 in 12,793.31 | -7.61% |
| $500 | 159 | 78 | 1 in 58,320.13 | 1 in 62,982.46 | -7.99% |
| $1,000 | 79 | 41 | 1 in 117,378.48 | 1 in 119,820.28 | -2.08% |
| $10,000 | 20 | 12 | 1 in 463,645 | 1 in 409,385.97 | 11.7% |
| $75,000 | 8 | 5 | 1 in 1,159,112.5 | 1 in 982,526.33 | 15.23% |
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.