Mega Bucks

Game #45 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 53Overall odds: 1 in 5Medium Confidence

About This Game

Mega Bucks is a $5 scratch-offs from the North Carolina Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 5.

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 5 top prizes worth $200K each, 3 are still available. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 5 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.

Ranked #11 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.

With an estimated 63% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.

Key Metrics

60d

Serious Score53

Current Rate68¢Original: 69¢ · Shift: -1¢

Overall RankN/Aall US games

Price Rank#13See all $5 North Carolina scratchers ranked

Tickets Remaining (Estimated)

4.6Mof 7.3M printed

~176 days left

Win Probabilities

60d

Top Prize$200K

3 of 5 leftDistributed

P(Breakeven)1 in 5(22.2222%)

Any Prize

1 in 5

≥ $500

1 in 28,454

≥ $1K

1 in 98,682

≥ $5K

1 in 463,800

≥ $10K

1 in 1,546,073

≥ $100K

1 in 1,546,018

≥ $200K

1 in 1,546,019

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning Mega Bucks?

The overall odds of winning any prize on Mega Bucks are 1 in 5.

How much does a Mega Bucks ticket cost?

A Mega Bucks ticket costs $5.

What is the top prize for Mega Bucks?

The top prize for Mega Bucks is $200,000, with 3 prizes still remaining.

How many Mega Bucks tickets are left?

An estimated 4.6M tickets remain, approximately 63% of the total printed.