Lucky $50s

State: North Carolina

Last Updated: 11/02/2025 at 08:33AM 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: 2,232,361.83 (36.74%)

Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 36,502 out of 102,814

Total $20 Prizes Remaining: 127,055 out of 354,446

Total $10 Prizes Remaining: 241,589 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 11/02/2025 at 08:33AM EST, approximately 36.74% 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	162,885	1 in 14.12	1 in 13.71	2.94%
$10	658,497	241,589	1 in 9.23	1 in 9.24	-0.11%
$20	354,446	127,055	1 in 17.14	1 in 17.57	-2.51%
$50	102,814	36,502	1 in 59.1	1 in 61.16	-3.48%

Prize: $5

Total Prizes: 430,309

Prizes Remaining: 162,885

Starting Odds: 1 in 14.12

Current Odds: 1 in 13.71

Change in Odds: 2.94%

Prize: $10

Total Prizes: 658,497

Prizes Remaining: 241,589

Starting Odds: 1 in 9.23

Current Odds: 1 in 9.24

Change in Odds: -0.11%

Prize: $20

Total Prizes: 354,446

Prizes Remaining: 127,055

Starting Odds: 1 in 17.14

Current Odds: 1 in 17.57

Change in Odds: -2.51%

Prize: $50

Total Prizes: 102,814

Prizes Remaining: 36,502

Starting Odds: 1 in 59.1

Current Odds: 1 in 61.16

Change in Odds: -3.48%

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 highest prize you can win playing "Lucky $50s"?

The grand 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 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. 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.