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Tar Heels® North Carolina $5 scratch ticket$5

Tar Heels®

Game #59 · $5 ticket · Data as of 9/29/2026

Serious Score 65Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence
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About This Game

Tar Heels® is a $5 scratch-offs from the North Carolina Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

With a current return of 69¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among North Carolina scratch-offs. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

The top prize of $200K is still largely unclaimed, with 2 of 2 prizes outstanding. 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 #3 among $5 scratch-offs in North Carolina, this is one of the top picks at this price point.

With an estimated 99% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score65
Current Rate69¢Original: 69¢ · Shift: 0¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
2.9Mof 2.9M printed

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$200K
2 of 2 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(24.0385%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 9,181
≥ $1K
1 in 120,502
≥ $5K
1 in 361,507
≥ $10K
1 in 361,507
≥ $100K
1 in 1,446,027
≥ $200K
1 in 1,446,026

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning Tar Heels®?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Tar Heels® are 1 in 4.
How much does a Tar Heels® ticket cost?
A Tar Heels® ticket costs $5.
What is the top prize for Tar Heels®?
The top prize for Tar Heels® is $200,000, with 2 prizes still remaining.
How many Tar Heels® tickets are left?
An estimated 2.9M tickets remain, approximately 99% of the total printed.