SPICY HOT RICHES
State: North Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.55
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.28
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 279.04
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 50,001.81
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 557,163.06
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,900,141.44 (58.01%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 4
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 8
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 71 out of 123
About "SPICY HOT RICHES" Scratch-Off Game in North Carolina
The "SPICY HOT RICHES" 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 SPICY HOT RICHES is -$1.55, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.28.
The odds of winning at least $100 in SPICY HOT RICHES are 1 in 279.04.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 50,001.81.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 557,163.06.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:42PM EDT, approximately 58.01% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's SPICY HOT RICHES scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 604,999 | 356,670 | 1 in 11.11 | 1 in 10.93 | 1.58% |
| $10 | 515,426 | 297,568 | 1 in 13.04 | 1 in 13.11 | -0.51% |
| $15 | 67,182 | 38,677 | 1 in 100.06 | 1 in 100.84 | -0.78% |
| $20 | 179,272 | 102,420 | 1 in 37.5 | 1 in 38.08 | -1.55% |
| $30 | 112,083 | 63,674 | 1 in 59.98 | 1 in 61.25 | -2.12% |
| $50 | 67,319 | 38,262 | 1 in 99.86 | 1 in 101.93 | -2.08% |
| $100 | 22,614 | 12,844 | 1 in 297.27 | 1 in 303.65 | -2.15% |
| $150 | 1,402 | 797 | 1 in 4,794.91 | 1 in 4,893.53 | -2.06% |
| $500 | 452 | 258 | 1 in 14,872.7 | 1 in 15,116.83 | -1.64% |
| $1,000 | 123 | 71 | 1 in 54,654.15 | 1 in 54,931.57 | -0.51% |
| $10,000 | 8 | 4 | 1 in 840,307.5 | 1 in 975,035.36 | -16.03% |
| $200,000 | 4 | 3 | 1 in 1,680,615 | 1 in 1,300,047.15 | 22.64% |
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.