Emerald 10's
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$2.25
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.8
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 58.3
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 46,095.9
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 414,863.1
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,148,631 (56.3%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 5
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 10
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 12 out of 20
About "Emerald 10's" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "Emerald 10's" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in North Carolina. The price of a ticket is $10.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Emerald 10's is -$2.25, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.8.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Emerald 10's are 1 in 58.3.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 46,095.9.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 414,863.1.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT, approximately 56.3% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Emerald 10's scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 785,567 | 446,491 | 1 in 9.37 | 1 in 9.29 | 0.84% |
| $20 | 736,305 | 413,069 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10.04 | -0.43% |
| $40 | 135,874 | 75,612 | 1 in 54.19 | 1 in 54.87 | -1.25% |
| $50 | 153,343 | 85,413 | 1 in 48.02 | 1 in 48.57 | -1.15% |
| $100 | 122,741 | 68,174 | 1 in 59.99 | 1 in 60.85 | -1.44% |
| $200 | 3,696 | 2,036 | 1 in 1,992.33 | 1 in 2,037.64 | -2.27% |
| $500 | 1,556 | 860 | 1 in 4,732.42 | 1 in 4,823.99 | -1.93% |
| $2,000 | 126 | 68 | 1 in 58,441.67 | 1 in 61,009.28 | -4.39% |
| $5,000 | 20 | 12 | 1 in 368,182.5 | 1 in 345,719.25 | 6.1% |
| $50,000 | 10 | 6 | 1 in 736,365 | 1 in 691,438.5 | 6.1% |
| $1,000,000 | 5 | 4 | 1 in 1,472,730 | 1 in 1,037,157.75 | 29.58% |
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.