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$2Cash Drop
Game #12 · $2 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026
Serious Score 59Overall odds: 1 in 5Medium Confidence
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Cash Drop is a $2 scratch-offs from the North Carolina Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 5.
With a current return of 65¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among North Carolina scratch-offs. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.
Of the original 4 top prizes worth $20K each, 3 are still available. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 5 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.
Ranked #3 among $2 scratch-offs in North Carolina, this is one of the top picks at this price point.
Roughly 48% of printed tickets are still in circulation.
Key Metrics
60dSerious Score59
Current Rate65¢Original: 66¢ · Shift: -1¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
3.3Mof 6.9M printed
Win Probabilities
60dTop Prize$20K
3 of 4 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 5(21.5983%)
Any Prize
1 in 5
≥ $500
1 in 57,909
≥ $1K
1 in 220,051
≥ $5K
1 in 1,100,231
≥ $10K
1 in 1,100,231
Common Questions
What are the odds of winning Cash Drop?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Cash Drop are 1 in 5.
How much does a Cash Drop ticket cost?
A Cash Drop ticket costs $2.
What is the top prize for Cash Drop?
The top prize for Cash Drop is $20,000, with 3 prizes still remaining.
How many Cash Drop tickets are left?
An estimated 3.3M tickets remain, approximately 48% of the total printed.