LADY LUCK
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.69
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.58
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 3,578.21
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 205,088.06
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,948,336.58
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,896,673.16 (59.6%)
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 4
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 17 out of 30
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 97 out of 168
About "LADY LUCK" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "LADY LUCK" scratch-off game 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 LADY LUCK is -$0.69, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.58.
The odds of winning at least $100 in LADY LUCK are 1 in 3,578.21.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 205,088.06.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,948,336.58.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT, approximately 59.6% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's LADY LUCK scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 523,569 | 317,508 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 12.27 | 1.82% |
| $4 | 392,700 | 233,914 | 1 in 16.67 | 1 in 16.66 | 0.07% |
| $5 | 130,896 | 77,981 | 1 in 50 | 1 in 49.97 | 0.06% |
| $10 | 261,846 | 152,522 | 1 in 25 | 1 in 25.55 | -2.19% |
| $20 | 113,434 | 65,951 | 1 in 57.7 | 1 in 59.08 | -2.4% |
| $50 | 3,165 | 1,837 | 1 in 2,067.96 | 1 in 2,121.22 | -2.58% |
| $100 | 1,691 | 973 | 1 in 3,870.55 | 1 in 4,004.8 | -3.47% |
| $500 | 168 | 97 | 1 in 38,958.93 | 1 in 40,171.89 | -3.11% |
| $1,000 | 30 | 17 | 1 in 218,170 | 1 in 229,216.07 | -5.06% |
| $20,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 in 1,636,275 | 1 in 1,948,336.58 | -19.07% |
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.