LUCKY BUCKS
State: South Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 12:10PM EDT
Image Credit: South Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.69
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.42
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,662.06
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 362,329.5
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 362,329.5
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 724,659 (23.16%)
Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 4
Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 47 out of 260
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 387 out of 2,063
About "LUCKY BUCKS" Scratch-Off Game in South Carolina
The "LUCKY BUCKS" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in South Carolina. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in LUCKY BUCKS is -$0.69, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.42.
The odds of winning at least $100 in LUCKY BUCKS are 1 in 1,662.06.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 362,329.5.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 362,329.5.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 12:10PM EDT, approximately 23.16% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in South Carolina's LUCKY BUCKS scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 343,869 | 85,004 | 1 in 9.1 | 1 in 8.52 | 6.29% |
| $4 | 145,862 | 32,314 | 1 in 21.45 | 1 in 22.43 | -4.56% |
| $5 | 93,841 | 20,749 | 1 in 33.34 | 1 in 34.93 | -4.76% |
| $10 | 67,750 | 13,832 | 1 in 46.18 | 1 in 52.39 | -13.46% |
| $20 | 36,455 | 8,253 | 1 in 85.81 | 1 in 87.81 | -2.32% |
| $30 | 7,262 | 1,423 | 1 in 430.79 | 1 in 509.25 | -18.21% |
| $40 | 4,441 | 834 | 1 in 704.43 | 1 in 868.9 | -23.35% |
| $50 | 5,968 | 1,105 | 1 in 524.19 | 1 in 655.8 | -25.11% |
| $100 | 2,063 | 387 | 1 in 1,516.42 | 1 in 1,872.5 | -23.48% |
| $200 | 260 | 47 | 1 in 12,032.17 | 1 in 15,418.28 | -28.14% |
| $30,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 in 782,091.38 | 1 in 362,329.5 | 53.67% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for South Carolina Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for South Carolina's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in South Carolina's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the South Carolina lottery at the scratch-off game'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-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets 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 South Carolina scratch-off games. 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 ticket 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.
Games, prizes, and odds for South Carolina scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official South Carolina Lottery website.