Lucky $50s
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.59
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.93
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,729,082.39 (44.92%)
Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 44,978 out of 102,814
Total $20 Prizes Remaining: 156,349 out of 354,446
Total $10 Prizes Remaining: 295,563 out of 658,497
About "Lucky $50s" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Lucky $50s" 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 Lucky $50s is -$1.59, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.93.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:43PM EDT, approximately 44.92% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Lucky $50s scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 430,309 | 197,533 | 1 in 14.12 | 1 in 13.82 | 2.15% |
| $10 | 658,497 | 295,563 | 1 in 9.23 | 1 in 9.23 | -0.04% |
| $20 | 354,446 | 156,349 | 1 in 17.14 | 1 in 17.46 | -1.84% |
| $50 | 102,814 | 44,978 | 1 in 59.1 | 1 in 60.68 | -2.67% |
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.