$20

20 Years

Game #39 · $20 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 57Overall odds: 1 in 3Medium Confidence

About This Game

20 Years is a $20 scratch-offs from the North Carolina Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 3.

At 78¢ per dollar, 20 Years delivers an excellent return compared to most scratch-offs in North Carolina. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

Of the original 3 top prizes worth $1M each, 2 are still available. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 3 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.

At #5 among $20 games in North Carolina, 20 Years is a competitive option though not quite at the top of the list.

With an estimated 50% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.

Key Metrics

60d

Serious Score57

Current Rate78¢Original: 77¢ · Shift: +2¢

Overall RankN/Aall US games

Price Rank#8See all $20 North Carolina scratchers ranked

Tickets Remaining (Estimated)

1.8Mof 3.6M printed

~264 days left

Win Probabilities

60d

Top Prize$1M

2 of 3 leftDistributed

P(Breakeven)1 in 3(28.9855%)

Any Prize

1 in 3

≥ $500

1 in 3,169

≥ $1K

1 in 16,583

≥ $5K

1 in 16,583

≥ $10K

1 in 16,583

≥ $100K

1 in 887,190

≥ $200K

1 in 887,190

≥ $500K

1 in 887,190

≥ $750K

1 in 887,190

≥ $1M

1 in 887,190

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning 20 Years?

The overall odds of winning any prize on 20 Years are 1 in 3.

How much does a 20 Years ticket cost?

A 20 Years ticket costs $20.

What is the top prize for 20 Years?

The top prize for 20 Years is $1,000,000, with 2 prizes still remaining.

How many 20 Years tickets are left?

An estimated 1.8M tickets remain, approximately 50% of the total printed.