Lucky $50s

State: North Carolina

Last Updated: 12/18/2025 at 09:39AM EST

Lucky $50s scratch-off from North Carolina Lottery

Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Expected Value (EV): -$1.60

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.93

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: N/A

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

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

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,046,688.98 (33.68%)

Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 33,352 out of 102,814

Total $20 Prizes Remaining: 116,234 out of 354,446

Total $10 Prizes Remaining: 221,411 out of 658,497

About "Lucky $50s" Scratch-Off in North Carolina

The "Lucky $50s" scratch-off 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 Lucky $50s is -$1.60, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.93.

As of the last update on 12/18/2025 at 09:39AM EST, approximately 33.68% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in North Carolina's Lucky $50s scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "Lucky $50s"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$5	430,309	149,789	1 in 14.12	1 in 13.66	3.23%
$10	658,497	221,411	1 in 9.23	1 in 9.24	-0.15%
$20	354,446	116,234	1 in 17.14	1 in 17.61	-2.73%
$50	102,814	33,352	1 in 59.1	1 in 61.37	-3.83%

Prize: $5

Total Prizes: 430,309

Prizes Remaining: 149,789

Starting Odds: 1 in 14.12

Current Odds: 1 in 13.66

Change in Odds: 3.23%

Prize: $10

Total Prizes: 658,497

Prizes Remaining: 221,411

Starting Odds: 1 in 9.23

Current Odds: 1 in 9.24

Change in Odds: -0.15%

Prize: $20

Total Prizes: 354,446

Prizes Remaining: 116,234

Starting Odds: 1 in 17.14

Current Odds: 1 in 17.61

Change in Odds: -2.73%

Prize: $50

Total Prizes: 102,814

Prizes Remaining: 33,352

Starting Odds: 1 in 59.1

Current Odds: 1 in 61.37

Change in Odds: -3.83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Price of "Lucky $50s"?

Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "Lucky $50s"?

The top prize you can win playing Lucky $50s is $50.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "Lucky $50s"?

The smallest prize for Lucky $50s is $5.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.93.

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.

Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.