CAROLINA JACKPOT
State: South Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 12:10PM EDT
Image Credit: South Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.65
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.98
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 366.39
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 37,174.22
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 724,897.3
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,449,794.6 (89.81%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 37 out of 40
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 297 out of 325
About "CAROLINA JACKPOT" Scratch-Off Game in South Carolina
The "CAROLINA JACKPOT" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in South Carolina. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in CAROLINA JACKPOT is -$1.65, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.98.
The odds of winning at least $100 in CAROLINA JACKPOT are 1 in 366.39.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 37,174.22.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 724,897.3.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 12:10PM EDT, approximately 89.81% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in South Carolina's CAROLINA JACKPOT scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 175,077 | 157,730 | 1 in 9.22 | 1 in 9.19 | 0.31% |
| $10 | 127,960 | 114,793 | 1 in 12.62 | 1 in 12.63 | -0.12% |
| $15 | 53,850 | 48,257 | 1 in 29.98 | 1 in 30.04 | -0.22% |
| $20 | 20,182 | 18,048 | 1 in 79.98 | 1 in 80.33 | -0.43% |
| $25 | 4,843 | 4,306 | 1 in 333.31 | 1 in 336.69 | -1.01% |
| $40 | 12,387 | 11,074 | 1 in 130.32 | 1 in 130.92 | -0.46% |
| $50 | 6,853 | 6,105 | 1 in 235.55 | 1 in 237.48 | -0.82% |
| $100 | 3,874 | 3,447 | 1 in 416.68 | 1 in 420.6 | -0.94% |
| $250 | 191 | 174 | 1 in 8,451.46 | 1 in 8,332.15 | 1.41% |
| $500 | 325 | 297 | 1 in 4,966.86 | 1 in 4,881.46 | 1.72% |
| $1,000 | 40 | 37 | 1 in 40,355.71 | 1 in 39,183.64 | 2.9% |
| $200,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 538,076.1 | 1 in 724,897.3 | -34.72% |
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.