Prize Link Multiplier
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.60
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.31
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 376.12
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 96,810.14
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 451,780.66
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,710,683.99 (43.96%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 5
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 10
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 7 out of 15
About "Prize Link Multiplier" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Prize Link Multiplier" 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 Prize Link Multiplier is -$1.60, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.31.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Prize Link Multiplier are 1 in 376.12.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 96,810.14.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 451,780.66.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT, approximately 43.96% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Prize Link Multiplier scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 514,075 | 229,852 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 11.79 | 1.72% |
| $10 | 591,429 | 258,349 | 1 in 10.43 | 1 in 10.49 | -0.6% |
| $20 | 128,608 | 55,618 | 1 in 47.98 | 1 in 48.74 | -1.58% |
| $25 | 77,078 | 33,748 | 1 in 80.06 | 1 in 80.32 | -0.33% |
| $50 | 102,843 | 44,155 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 61.39 | -2.32% |
| $100 | 15,432 | 6,647 | 1 in 399.86 | 1 in 407.81 | -1.99% |
| $250 | 973 | 425 | 1 in 6,341.81 | 1 in 6,378.08 | -0.57% |
| $500 | 250 | 107 | 1 in 24,682.32 | 1 in 25,333.5 | -2.64% |
| $1,000 | 40 | 15 | 1 in 154,264.5 | 1 in 180,712.27 | -17.14% |
| $5,000 | 15 | 7 | 1 in 411,372 | 1 in 387,240.57 | 5.87% |
| $10,000 | 10 | 4 | 1 in 617,058 | 1 in 677,671 | -9.82% |
| $200,000 | 5 | 2 | 1 in 1,234,116 | 1 in 1,355,341.99 | -9.82% |
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.