$8 Million Money Maker
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $50
Expected Value (EV): -$8.63
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.14
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 4.14
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 13,469.97
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 78,858.16
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 8,122,390.2 (53.39%)
Total $8,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 5
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 10
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 23 out of 40
About "$8 Million Money Maker" Scratch-Off in North Carolina
The "$8 Million Money Maker" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $50.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $8 Million Money Maker is -$8.63, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.14.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $8 Million Money Maker are 1 in 4.14.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 13,469.97.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 78,858.16.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:02AM EDT, approximately 53.39% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's $8 Million Money Maker scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "$8 Million Money Maker"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | 2,408,533 | 1,286,150 | 1 in 6.32 | 1 in 6.32 | 0.07% |
| $200 | 633,731 | 338,042 | 1 in 24 | 1 in 24.03 | — |
| $250 | 380,307 | 203,223 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 39.97 | 0.08% |
| $400 | 98,889 | 52,694 | 1 in 153.82 | 1 in 154.14 | — |
| $500 | 152,169 | 81,218 | 1 in 99.96 | 1 in 100.01 | — |
| $2,000 | 652 | 363 | 1 in 23,330.25 | 1 in 22,375.73 | 4.09% |
| $5,000 | 259 | 137 | 1 in 58,730.97 | 1 in 59,287.52 | — |
| $10,000 | 125 | 71 | 1 in 121,690.56 | 1 in 114,399.86 | 5.99% |
| $25,000 | 40 | 23 | 1 in 380,283 | 1 in 353,147.4 | 7.14% |
| $100,000 | 10 | 6 | 1 in 1,521,132 | 1 in 1,353,731.7 | 11% |
| $8,000,000 | 5 | 3 | 1 in 3,042,264 | 1 in 2,707,463.4 | 11% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "$8 Million Money Maker"?
Each ticket costs $50, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "$8 Million Money Maker"?
The grand prize you can win playing "$8 Million Money Maker" is $8,000,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$8 Million Money Maker"?
The smallest prize for "$8 Million Money Maker" is $100.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.14.
How are the odds calculated for North Carolina scratch-offs?
The odds and statistics for North Carolina's scratch-offs 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-offs.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the North Carolina lottery at the scratch-off'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-offs and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-offs 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-offs. 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 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.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on North Carolina lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for North Carolina scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official North Carolina Lottery Website.
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