Emerald 10's

Emerald 10's is a $10 scratchers from the North Carolina Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

At 76¢ per dollar, Emerald 10's delivers an excellent return compared to most scratchers in North Carolina. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

Of the original 5 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 4 chance of at least breaking even — better than most games at this price.

Ranked #9 among $10 games in North Carolina, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our North Carolina rankings for the current top picks.

Roughly 33% of printed tickets are still in circulation.