MAGIC 8 BALL™
State: South Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 12:10PM EDT
Image Credit: South Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.68
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.38
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,410.57
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 760,295.73
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 760,295.73
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,520,591.46 (48.32%)
Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 4
Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 123 out of 265
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 953 out of 2,082
About "MAGIC 8 BALL™" Scratch-Off Game in South Carolina
The "MAGIC 8 BALL™" 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 MAGIC 8 BALL™ is -$0.68, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.38.
The odds of winning at least $100 in MAGIC 8 BALL™ are 1 in 1,410.57.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 760,295.73.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 760,295.73.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 12:10PM EDT, approximately 48.32% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in South Carolina's MAGIC 8 BALL™ scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 346,470 | 170,735 | 1 in 9.08 | 1 in 8.91 | 1.94% |
| $4 | 147,111 | 70,755 | 1 in 21.39 | 1 in 21.49 | -0.47% |
| $5 | 94,479 | 45,056 | 1 in 33.31 | 1 in 33.75 | -1.33% |
| $10 | 78,767 | 36,878 | 1 in 39.95 | 1 in 41.23 | -3.21% |
| $20 | 31,470 | 14,519 | 1 in 99.99 | 1 in 104.73 | -4.74% |
| $30 | 7,308 | 3,380 | 1 in 430.58 | 1 in 449.88 | -4.48% |
| $40 | 4,499 | 2,051 | 1 in 699.42 | 1 in 741.39 | -6% |
| $50 | 5,971 | 2,715 | 1 in 527 | 1 in 560.07 | -6.28% |
| $100 | 2,082 | 953 | 1 in 1,511.39 | 1 in 1,595.58 | -5.57% |
| $200 | 265 | 123 | 1 in 11,874.36 | 1 in 12,362.53 | -4.11% |
| $30,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 in 786,676.47 | 1 in 760,295.73 | 3.35% |
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.