MAX-A-MILLION
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $30
Expected Value (EV): -$5.24
Starting Odds: 1 in 2.95
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 16.93
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 10,422.94
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 145,457.88
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 6,545,604.55 (71.88%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 20 out of 25
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 9 out of 10
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 16 out of 20
About "MAX-A-MILLION" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "MAX-A-MILLION" scratch-off game 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 -$5.24, 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 16.93.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 10,422.94.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 145,457.88.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT, approximately 71.88% 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 game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | 910,010 | 656,304 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.97 | 0.27% |
| $40 | 728,042 | 522,587 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 12.53 | -0.2% |
| $50 | 606,504 | 435,659 | 1 in 15 | 1 in 15.02 | -0.16% |
| $60 | 303,309 | 217,744 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.06 | -0.2% |
| $100 | 227,427 | 162,957 | 1 in 40.01 | 1 in 40.17 | -0.39% |
| $200 | 273,002 | 195,802 | 1 in 33.33 | 1 in 33.43 | -0.3% |
| $300 | 30,320 | 21,730 | 1 in 300.11 | 1 in 301.22 | -0.37% |
| $500 | 7,586 | 5,438 | 1 in 1,199.48 | 1 in 1,203.68 | -0.35% |
| $1,000 | 756 | 553 | 1 in 12,036.07 | 1 in 11,836.54 | 1.66% |
| $5,000 | 40 | 30 | 1 in 227,481.75 | 1 in 218,186.82 | 4.09% |
| $20,000 | 20 | 16 | 1 in 454,963.5 | 1 in 409,100.28 | 10.08% |
| $100,000 | 10 | 9 | 1 in 909,927 | 1 in 727,289.39 | 20.07% |
| $1,000,000 | 25 | 20 | 1 in 363,970.8 | 1 in 327,280.23 | 10.08% |
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.