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Emerald 10's North Carolina $10 scratch ticket$10

Emerald 10's

Game #988 · $10 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 50Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence
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About This Game

Emerald 10's is a $10 scratch-offs 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 scratch-offs 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 #8 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 32% of printed tickets are still in circulation.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score50
Current Rate76¢Original: 75¢ · Shift: +1¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
2.3Mof 7.4M printed

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$1M
2 of 5 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(26.3158%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 4,434
≥ $1K
1 in 47,415
≥ $5K
1 in 193,611
≥ $10K
1 in 464,662
≥ $100K
1 in 1,161,671
≥ $200K
1 in 1,161,671
≥ $500K
1 in 1,161,671
≥ $750K
1 in 1,161,671
≥ $1M
1 in 1,161,671

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning Emerald 10's?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Emerald 10's are 1 in 4.
How much does a Emerald 10's ticket cost?
A Emerald 10's ticket costs $10.
What is the top prize for Emerald 10's?
The top prize for Emerald 10's is $1,000,000, with 2 prizes still remaining.
How many Emerald 10's tickets are left?
An estimated 2.3M tickets remain, approximately 32% of the total printed.