Wheel of Fortune

Game #48 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 60Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence

About This Game

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

With a current return of 70¢ 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 5 of 5 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 #7 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 76% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.

Key Metrics

60d

Serious Score60

Current Rate70¢Original: 69¢ · Shift: +1¢

Overall RankN/Aall US games

Price Rank#3See all $5 North Carolina scratchers ranked

Tickets Remaining (Estimated)

4.2Mof 5.6M printed

~121 days left

Win Probabilities

60d

Top Prize$200K

5 of 5 leftDistributed

P(Breakeven)1 in 4(23.2019%)

Any Prize

1 in 4

≥ $500

1 in 17,479

≥ $1K

1 in 145,860

≥ $5K

1 in 325,373

≥ $10K

1 in 325,373

≥ $100K

1 in 845,982

≥ $200K

1 in 845,982

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning Wheel of Fortune?

The overall odds of winning any prize on Wheel of Fortune are 1 in 4.

How much does a Wheel of Fortune ticket cost?

A Wheel of Fortune ticket costs $5.

What is the top prize for Wheel of Fortune?

The top prize for Wheel of Fortune is $200,000, with 5 prizes still remaining.

How many Wheel of Fortune tickets are left?

An estimated 4.2M tickets remain, approximately 76% of the total printed.