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MEGA BUCKS North Carolina $5 scratch ticket$5

MEGA BUCKS

Game #947 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 32Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium ConfidenceEnd of Life
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About This Game

MEGA BUCKS is nearing the end of its run in North Carolina. This $5 scratch-offs has overall odds of 1 in 4.

With a current return of 65¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among North Carolina scratch-offs. The return has dropped -4¢ since launch as prizes have been claimed.

Only 2 of the original 9 top prizes of $200K 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 #21 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.

An estimated 10% of tickets remain, putting this game in its final stretch.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score32
Current Rate65¢Original: 69¢ · Shift: -4¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
1.1Mof 11.1M printed

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$200K
2 of 9 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(22.9885%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 21,859
≥ $1K
1 in 87,436
≥ $5K
1 in 378,888
≥ $10K
1 in 378,888
≥ $100K
1 in 568,332
≥ $200K
1 in 568,332

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning MEGA BUCKS?
The overall odds of winning any prize on MEGA BUCKS are 1 in 4.
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 2 prizes still remaining.
How many MEGA BUCKS tickets are left?
An estimated 1.1M tickets remain, approximately 10% of the total printed.