$1,000,000 Cashword
Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$0.81
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.58
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 272.65
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 110,015.19
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 220,030.38
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 220,030.38 (4.54%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 4
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 8
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 12
About "$1,000,000 Cashword" Scratch-Off in North Carolina
The "$1,000,000 Cashword" 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 $1,000,000 Cashword is -$0.81, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.58.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $1,000,000 Cashword are 1 in 272.65.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 110,015.19.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 220,030.38.
As of the last update on 11/02/2025 at 08:34AM EST, approximately 4.54% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's $1,000,000 Cashword scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "$1,000,000 Cashword"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 484,074 | 39,810 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 5.53 | 44.73% |
| $20 | 484,074 | 14,244 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 15.45 | -54.47% |
| $30 | 193,635 | 3,978 | 1 in 25 | 1 in 55.31 | -121.25% |
| $40 | 48,285 | 773 | 1 in 100.25 | 1 in 284.64 | -183.93% |
| $50 | 96,932 | 1,849 | 1 in 49.94 | 1 in 119 | -138.29% |
| $100 | 42,450 | 755 | 1 in 114.03 | 1 in 291.43 | -155.57% |
| $200 | 1,635 | 24 | 1 in 2,960.7 | 1 in 9,167.93 | -209.65% |
| $500 | 1,605 | 26 | 1 in 3,016.04 | 1 in 8,462.71 | -180.59% |
| $1,000 | 32 | 0 | 1 in 151,273.13 | — | 0% |
| $2,000 | 12 | 1 | 1 in 403,395 | 1 in 220,030.38 | 45.46% |
| $5,000 | 12 | 0 | 1 in 403,395 | — | 0% |
| $10,000 | 8 | 0 | 1 in 605,092.5 | — | 0% |
| $1,000,000 | 4 | 1 | 1 in 1,210,185 | 1 in 220,030.38 | 81.82% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "$1,000,000 Cashword"?
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 "$1,000,000 Cashword"?
The grand prize you can win playing "$1,000,000 Cashword" is $1,000,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$1,000,000 Cashword"?
The smallest prize for "$1,000,000 Cashword" is $10.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.58.
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.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on North Carolina lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for North Carolina scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official North Carolina Lottery Website.
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