$10Hot $2,000
Game #3 · $10 ticket
About This Game
Hot $2,000 is a $10 scratchers 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 scratchers. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.
Only 539 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 #10 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 26% of printed tickets are still in circulation.