What are the odds of winning MEGA BUCKS?

The overall odds of winning any prize on MEGA BUCKS are 1 in 4.

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 1.3M tickets remain, approximately 11% of the total printed.

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MEGA BUCKS

Game #947 · $5 ticket

Serious Score 32Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence

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About This Game

MEGA BUCKS is a $5 scratchers from the North Carolina Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

With a current return of 65¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among North Carolina scratchers. 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 #19 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 11% of tickets remain, putting this game in its final stretch.

Key Metrics

Serious Score32

Current Rate65¢Original: 69¢ · Shift: -4¢

Overall RankN/Aall US games

Price Rank#19See all $5 North Carolina scratchers ranked

Tickets Remaining (Estimated)

1.3Mof 11.1M printed

Win Probabilities

Top Prize$200K

2 of 9 leftDistributed

P(Breakeven)1 in 4(22.9885%)

Any Prize

1 in 4

≥ $500

1 in 22,101

≥ $1K

1 in 83,984

≥ $5K

1 in 419,921

≥ $10K

1 in 419,921

≥ $100K

1 in 629,882

≥ $200K

1 in 629,882