MAX-A-MILLION
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $30
Expected Value (EV): -$5.22
Starting Odds: 1 in 2.95
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 16.94
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 10,338.34
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 143,294.19
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 6,161,650.25 (67.66%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 19 out of 25
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 8 out of 10
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 16 out of 20
About "MAX-A-MILLION" Scratch-Off in North Carolina
The "MAX-A-MILLION" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $30.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in MAX-A-MILLION is -$5.22, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 2.95.
The odds of winning at least $100 in MAX-A-MILLION are 1 in 16.94.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 10,338.34.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 143,294.19.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:01AM EDT, approximately 67.66% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's MAX-A-MILLION scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "MAX-A-MILLION"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | 910,010 | 618,175 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.97 | 0.33% |
| $40 | 728,042 | 492,058 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 12.52 | — |
| $50 | 606,504 | 409,839 | 1 in 15 | 1 in 15.03 | — |
| $60 | 303,309 | 204,834 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.08 | — |
| $100 | 227,427 | 153,371 | 1 in 40.01 | 1 in 40.17 | — |
| $200 | 273,002 | 184,243 | 1 in 33.33 | 1 in 33.44 | — |
| $300 | 30,320 | 20,454 | 1 in 300.11 | 1 in 301.24 | — |
| $500 | 7,586 | 5,125 | 1 in 1,199.48 | 1 in 1,202.27 | — |
| $1,000 | 756 | 525 | 1 in 12,036.07 | 1 in 11,736.48 | 2.49% |
| $5,000 | 40 | 28 | 1 in 227,481.75 | 1 in 220,058.94 | 3.26% |
| $20,000 | 20 | 16 | 1 in 454,963.5 | 1 in 385,103.14 | 15.36% |
| $100,000 | 10 | 8 | 1 in 909,927 | 1 in 770,206.28 | 15.36% |
| $1,000,000 | 25 | 19 | 1 in 363,970.8 | 1 in 324,297.38 | 10.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "MAX-A-MILLION"?
Each ticket costs $30, 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 "MAX-A-MILLION"?
The grand prize you can win playing "MAX-A-MILLION" is $1,000,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "MAX-A-MILLION"?
The smallest prize for "MAX-A-MILLION" is $30.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 2.95.
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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