Lucky 7s
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $1
Expected Value (EV): -$0.41
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.83
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 11,208.85
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,182,533.73
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,730,134.92 (45.75%)
Total $7,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 7
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 14
Total $300 Prizes Remaining: 20 out of 44
About "Lucky 7s" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Lucky 7s" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $1.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Lucky 7s is -$0.41, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.83.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Lucky 7s are 1 in 11,208.85.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,182,533.73.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 45.75% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Lucky 7s scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | 827,976 | 393,764 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 12.01 | 3.9% |
| $2 | 793,096 | 360,534 | 1 in 13.05 | 1 in 13.12 | -0.53% |
| $3 | 189,689 | 84,335 | 1 in 54.55 | 1 in 56.09 | -2.82% |
| $6 | 146,542 | 63,496 | 1 in 70.61 | 1 in 74.5 | -5.5% |
| $10 | 155,293 | 65,580 | 1 in 66.63 | 1 in 72.13 | -8.25% |
| $20 | 17,229 | 7,137 | 1 in 600.57 | 1 in 662.76 | -10.36% |
| $30 | 5,370 | 2,243 | 1 in 1,926.87 | 1 in 2,108.84 | -9.44% |
| $40 | 2,581 | 1,026 | 1 in 4,009.03 | 1 in 4,610.27 | -15% |
| $50 | 1,881 | 787 | 1 in 5,500.96 | 1 in 6,010.34 | -9.26% |
| $100 | 883 | 353 | 1 in 11,718.35 | 1 in 13,399.82 | -14.35% |
| $200 | 88 | 40 | 1 in 117,582.95 | 1 in 118,253.37 | -0.57% |
| $300 | 44 | 20 | 1 in 235,165.91 | 1 in 236,506.75 | -0.57% |
| $500 | 14 | 5 | 1 in 739,092.86 | 1 in 946,026.98 | -28% |
| $7,000 | 7 | 4 | 1 in 1,478,185.71 | 1 in 1,182,533.73 | 20% |
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.