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Hot $2,000 North Carolina $10 scratch ticket$10

Hot $2,000

Game #3 · $10 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 41Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence
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About This Game

Hot $2,000 is a $10 scratch-offs from the North Carolina Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

With a current return of 71¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among North Carolina scratch-offs. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

Only 490 of the original 2048 top prizes of $2K remain. The biggest payouts are becoming scarce. 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 24% of printed tickets are still in circulation.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score41
Current Rate71¢Original: 72¢ · Shift: -1¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
1.5Mof 6.1M printed

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$2K
490 of 2048 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(26.3158%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 2,394
≥ $1K
1 in 2,971

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning Hot $2,000?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Hot $2,000 are 1 in 4.
How much does a Hot $2,000 ticket cost?
A Hot $2,000 ticket costs $10.
What is the top prize for Hot $2,000?
The top prize for Hot $2,000 is $2,000, with 490 prizes still remaining.
How many Hot $2,000 tickets are left?
An estimated 1.5M tickets remain, approximately 24% of the total printed.