Merry & Bright Blowout

State: North Carolina

Last Updated: 11/05/2025 at 04:34PM EST

Merry & Bright Blowout scratch-off from North Carolina Lottery

Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery

Ticket Price: $10

Expected Value (EV): -$2.74

Starting Odds: 1 in 9.95

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 29.51

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,346,364.1 (97.12%)

Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 4,529 out of 4,639

Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 108,852 out of 112,031

Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 222,937 out of 229,612

About "Merry & Bright Blowout" Scratch-Off in North Carolina

The "Merry & Bright Blowout" scratch-off 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 Merry & Bright Blowout is -$2.74, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 9.95.

The odds of winning at least $100 in Merry & Bright Blowout are 1 in 29.51.

As of the last update on 11/05/2025 at 04:34PM EST, approximately 97.12% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Merry & Bright Blowout scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "Merry & Bright Blowout"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$50	229,612	222,937	1 in 15	1 in 15.01	-0.07%
$100	112,031	108,852	1 in 30.74	1 in 30.74	-0.01%
$500	4,639	4,529	1 in 742.44	1 in 738.87	0.48%

Prize: $50

Total Prizes: 229,612

Prizes Remaining: 222,937

Starting Odds: 1 in 15

Current Odds: 1 in 15.01

Change in Odds: -0.07%

Prize: $100

Total Prizes: 112,031

Prizes Remaining: 108,852

Starting Odds: 1 in 30.74

Current Odds: 1 in 30.74

Change in Odds: -0.01%

Prize: $500

Total Prizes: 4,639

Prizes Remaining: 4,529

Starting Odds: 1 in 742.44

Current Odds: 1 in 738.87

Change in Odds: 0.48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scratch-off price of "Merry & Bright Blowout"?

Each ticket costs $10, 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 "Merry & Bright Blowout"?

The grand prize you can win playing "Merry & Bright Blowout" is $500.

What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Merry & Bright Blowout"?

The smallest prize for "Merry & Bright Blowout" is $50.

What were the original odds of winning any prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 9.95.

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.