Lucky $50s

State: North Carolina

Last Updated: 02/24/2026 at 10:01AM EST

Lucky $50s scratch-off from North Carolina Lottery

Image Credit: North Carolina State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Expected Value (EV): -$1.61

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: 1,861,275.51 (30.63%)

Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 30,177 out of 102,814

Total $20 Prizes Remaining: 105,364 out of 354,446

Total $10 Prizes Remaining: 201,290 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 -$1.61, 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 02/24/2026 at 10:01AM EST, approximately 30.63% 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	136,776	1 in 14.12	1 in 13.61	3.62%
$10	658,497	201,290	1 in 9.23	1 in 9.25	-0.18%
$20	354,446	105,364	1 in 17.14	1 in 17.67	-3.06%
$50	102,814	30,177	1 in 59.1	1 in 61.68	-4.36%

Prize: $5

Total Prizes: 430,309

Prizes Remaining: 136,776

Starting Odds: 1 in 14.12

Current Odds: 1 in 13.61

Change in Odds: 3.62%

Prize: $10

Total Prizes: 658,497

Prizes Remaining: 201,290

Starting Odds: 1 in 9.23

Current Odds: 1 in 9.25

Change in Odds: -0.18%

Prize: $20

Total Prizes: 354,446

Prizes Remaining: 105,364

Starting Odds: 1 in 17.14

Current Odds: 1 in 17.67

Change in Odds: -3.06%

Prize: $50

Total Prizes: 102,814

Prizes Remaining: 30,177

Starting Odds: 1 in 59.1

Current Odds: 1 in 61.68

Change in Odds: -4.36%

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.