Hit $100
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.71
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.67
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 409.23
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,390,343.06
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,390,343.06
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,780,686.12 (40.88%)
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 4
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 6,793 out of 17,606
Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 191 out of 465
About "Hit $100" Scratch-Off in North Carolina
The "Hit $100" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Hit $100 is -$0.71, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.67.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Hit $100 are 1 in 409.23.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,390,343.06.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,390,343.06.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:01AM EDT, approximately 40.88% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Hit $100 scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Hit $100"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 577,584 | 242,753 | 1 in 11.76 | 1 in 11.45 | 2.6% |
| $4 | 464,390 | 188,792 | 1 in 14.63 | 1 in 14.73 | — |
| $5 | 113,227 | 46,112 | 1 in 60.01 | 1 in 60.3 | — |
| $10 | 203,784 | 79,913 | 1 in 33.34 | 1 in 34.8 | — |
| $15 | 11,335 | 4,427 | 1 in 599.48 | 1 in 628.12 | — |
| $20 | 67,977 | 26,453 | 1 in 99.96 | 1 in 105.12 | — |
| $50 | 465 | 191 | 1 in 14,613.23 | 1 in 14,558.57 | 0.37% |
| $100 | 17,606 | 6,793 | 1 in 385.96 | 1 in 409.35 | — |
| $20,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 in 1,698,787.5 | 1 in 1,390,343.06 | 18.16% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Hit $100"?
Each ticket costs $2, 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 "Hit $100"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Hit $100" is $20,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Hit $100"?
The smallest prize for "Hit $100" is $2.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.67.
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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