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North Carolina Scratchers Remaining Prizes & Best Odds — Updated Daily

Daily rankings of all 79 active North Carolina Lottery scratchers. See which games still have top prizes remaining, compare odds by price, and find the best value before you buy.

Looking for the best scratchers to buy in North Carolina? We rank every active North Carolina Lottery scratchers by return rate, remaining prizes, and overall value — updated daily from official data. See which games still have top prizes remaining, which ones to avoid, and where your dollar goes furthest. Whether you play $1 tickets or $30 scratchers, our rankings help you pick the best North Carolina scratchers before you buy.

79Active Games
$10MTop Prize Available
8Price Points
Last updated 7d agoView Power Rankings →

Best Ticket by Price

7d
PriceBest GameSerious Score
$1
#1
$2
#6
$3
#13
$5
#9
$10
#4
$20
#2
$30
#8
$50
#22

Top 3 Picks

7d

Highest-rated scratchers based on current rate and prize availability

1
$1

5X The Cash

Top Prize: $10,000

Serious Score
81
Rate: 61¢

Top prizes remaining: 15/16

2
$20

100X The Cash

Top Prize: $2,000,000

Serious Score
73
Rate: 87¢

Top prizes remaining: 2/4

3
$20

$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe

Top Prize: $2,000,000

Serious Score
69
Rate: 90¢

Top prizes remaining: 2/4

North Carolina Scratchers with Top Prizes Still Available

Games ranked by percentage of top-tier prizes remaining — the more left, the better your shot at the biggest payout.

NamePriceTop Prizes Left
Cash Drop
$24 / 4(100%)
LOTERIA™ MULTIPLIER
$104 / 4(100%)
50X The Cash
$1012 / 12(100%)
Magnificent Millions
$203 / 3(100%)
200X The Cash
$303 / 3(100%)
500X The Cash
$505 / 5(100%)

Scratchers to Avoid

7d

Lowest-ranked games or no top prizes remaining — your money goes further elsewhere

1$5
Jurassic Park#6· No top prizes left
56¢2$1
Holiday $100s#16
53¢3$2
Junior BIG OL' BUCKS®#946
58¢4$3
15X Cashword#979
60¢5$1
Lucky 7s#982
52¢

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12 games· Data as of 3/25/2026

5X The Cash

5X The Cash

#28· Rank #1

Score81
Rate61¢0¢
Top Prize$10K
P(Breakeven)20.7%

Top prizes remaining: 15/16

100X The Cash

100X The Cash

#976· Rank #2

Score73
Rate87¢+9¢
Top Prize$2M
P(Breakeven)30.2%

Top prizes remaining: 2/4

$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe

$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe

#917· Rank #3

Score69
Rate90¢+12¢
Top Prize$2M
P(Breakeven)31.1%

Top prizes remaining: 2/4

LOTERIA™ MULTIPLIER

LOTERIA™ MULTIPLIER

#34· Rank #4

Score69
Rate77¢+1¢
Top Prize$1M
P(Breakeven)27.5%

Top prizes remaining: 4/4

$1,000,000 Triple Play

$1,000,000 Triple Play

#996· Rank #5

Score68
Rate78¢+3¢
Top Prize$1M
P(Breakeven)26.0%

Top prizes remaining: 4/5

Cash Drop

Cash Drop

#12· Rank #6

Score67
Rate66¢-1¢
Top Prize$20K
P(Breakeven)21.6%

Top prizes remaining: 4/4

LADY LUCK

LADY LUCK

#990· Rank #7

Score65
Rate65¢-2¢
Top Prize$20K
P(Breakeven)21.8%

Top prizes remaining: 2/4

200X The Cash

200X The Cash

#24· Rank #8

Score65
Rate83¢+2¢
Top Prize$5M
P(Breakeven)33.2%

Top prizes remaining: 3/3

$5 MONOPOLY®

$5 MONOPOLY®

#22· Rank #9

Score64
Rate69¢0¢
Top Prize$200K
P(Breakeven)23.4%

Top prizes remaining: 3/5

SPICY HOT RICHES

SPICY HOT RICHES

#991· Rank #10

Score64
Rate68¢-1¢
Top Prize$200K
P(Breakeven)23.4%

Top prizes remaining: 2/4

$1,000,000 Money Rush

$1,000,000 Money Rush

#975· Rank #11

Score64
Rate79¢+3¢
Top Prize$1M
P(Breakeven)26.5%

Top prizes remaining: 2/4

10X The Cash

10X The Cash

#29· Rank #12

Score64
Rate66¢0¢
Top Prize$50K
P(Breakeven)21.4%

Top prizes remaining: 11/12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which North Carolina scratch-off has the best odds right now?
Right now, the top-ranked game is 5X The Cash ($1), returning 61¢ per dollar and ranked #1 overall. Rankings change daily as prizes get claimed, so always check before you buy.
How do I know which scratchers to avoid?
Check our Scratchers to Avoid section — games listed there have the worst return rates or no top prizes remaining. Buying these tickets means your money goes further elsewhere. We flag games below 60 cents return per dollar and games with zero top prizes left.
How often is the North Carolina scratch-off data updated?
We pull new data from the North Carolina Lottery as soon as they publish prize updates — typically daily. Rankings, scores, and remaining prize counts all refresh automatically. Paid members see real-time data; free accounts see data with a short delay.
What does the Serious Score mean?
The Serious Score is our composite ranking that combines return rate, remaining prize pool health, top prize availability, and ticket velocity. A higher score means the game is a better buy right now relative to other games at the same price point.
Which North Carolina scratchers still have top prizes remaining?
Several North Carolina games still have a high percentage of top prizes unclaimed: Cash Drop (4 of 4 left, 100%), LOTERIA™ MULTIPLIER (4 of 4 left, 100%), 50X The Cash (12 of 12 left, 100%). Games with more remaining top prizes give you a better shot at the biggest payouts. Check our Top Prizes Remaining section above for the full list, updated daily.

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