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Diamonds and Dollars North Carolina $5 scratch ticket$5

Diamonds and Dollars

Game #41 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 51Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence
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About This Game

Diamonds and Dollars is a $5 scratch-offs from the North Carolina Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

With a current return of 68¢ 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 $200K each, 2 are still available. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 4 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.

Ranked #13 among $5 games in North Carolina, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our North Carolina rankings for the current top picks.

Roughly 45% of printed tickets are still in circulation.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score51
Current Rate68¢Original: 69¢ · Shift: -1¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
2.3Mof 5.1M printed
~138 days left

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$200K
2 of 4 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(22.8833%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 105,715
≥ $1K
1 in 105,715
≥ $5K
1 in 1,162,926
≥ $10K
1 in 1,162,926
≥ $100K
1 in 1,162,868
≥ $200K
1 in 1,162,868

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning Diamonds and Dollars?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Diamonds and Dollars are 1 in 4.
How much does a Diamonds and Dollars ticket cost?
A Diamonds and Dollars ticket costs $5.
What is the top prize for Diamonds and Dollars?
The top prize for Diamonds and Dollars is $200,000, with 2 prizes still remaining.
How many Diamonds and Dollars tickets are left?
An estimated 2.3M tickets remain, approximately 45% of the total printed.