Best $3 Scratch-offs in North Carolina
North Carolina currently has one active $3 scratcher: LOTERIA®. Here is how it stacks up.
Updated June 29, 2026
How $3 games compare nationally
- The average $3 scratcher nationally returns about 64¢ per dollar. LOTERIA® returns 62¢.
- The biggest $3 top prize in the country right now is $25K: Crossword Detective (Oregon).
- We track 158 active $3 games across 30 states.
How We Rank These Games
Every game is scored using our Serious Score algorithm, which factors in current return rate, remaining prize availability, prize pool health, and ticket velocity. Games with more unclaimed top prizes and better return rates rank higher. Scores update daily as lotteries publish new prize data.
Learn more about our methodology