NC Lottery Scratch-Off Analysis

We crunch the numbers so you know what to scratch and what to pass — see how it works
Last updated: June 05, 2026 03:05 PM EDT
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Hot Games Detected!
1 game(s) showing 90%+ expected return: $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe (91.9%)

📊 Today's Snapshot

77 Active Games
24450
Jackpots Still Out There
11
Games w/ Better Odds Now
1
Games to Avoid
21
Almost Sold Out

🏆 Top Picks Right Now

Best Value
Game Score Top Prize
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe
$20
77.5 $2.0M
Win Big
$20
71.7 $2.0M
Ultimate Blowout
$50
70.0 103× $5K
$5,000,000 Ultimate
$30
69.6 $5.0M
100X The Cash
$20
65.5 $2.0M

📈 Odds Have Improved

Better Than Launch
Game How Much Top Prize
$5,000 Triple Play
$1
3.56x better $5K
LOTERIA®
$3
2.94x better $75K
5 Times Lucky
$5
3.26x better $200K
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe
$20
3.49x better $2.0M
Ultimate Blowout
$50
1.18x better 103× $5K

🎯 Your Odds Got Better

Jackpots still up for grabs
Game Price Odds Now Jackpots Left
$5,000 Triple Play $1 3.56x better $5K
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe $20 3.49x better $2.0M
5 Times Lucky $5 3.26x better $200K
LOTERIA® $3 2.94x better $75K
Win Big $20 2.63x better $2.0M

⏳ Almost Sold Out

Low tickets, prizes remain
Game Price Tickets Left Top Prize
Ultimate Blowout $50 2.6% 103× $5K
LOTERIA® $3 8.5% $75K
Double Your Money $5 19.0% $200K
5 Times Lucky $5 12.2% $200K
$25,000 Triple Play $2 17.4% $25K
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10 Games No Longer Being Sold
These games have stopped selling new tickets. If you have tickets, check claim deadlines. — View claims-only games →

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About Our Data
The NC Lottery releases prize data once daily. We check for updates every hour. Data shown reflects the most recent information available—not real-time ticket sales.

🎲 How It Works

Think of it like counting cards, but for scratch-offs. Every game starts with a set number of prizes. As people buy tickets, prizes get claimed. We count what's left so you know when a game is hot—and when it's not worth your money.

Score
0-100 Rating

We rate each game from 0-100. Higher scores = better value for your money right now.

"2x Better"
Improved Odds

When you see "2x better," your chances of hitting the jackpot have doubled since the game launched.

📊 Why Your Odds Change

Here's the thing most people don't realize: your odds aren't fixed. As tickets sell, the math changes.

If lots of tickets sell but the jackpot is still out there? Your odds just got better. Fewer tickets left means less competition for that big prize.

But if the jackpot gets claimed while tons of tickets remain? Skip that game. You'd be playing for the smaller prizes only.

We track this daily so you always know which games are worth playing.

💡 Play Your Way

There are 24,450 jackpots out there today. Now you can decide how to play:

The lottery always has an edge—that's how it works. But checking here before you buy? That's playing smart.

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Check Before You Buy
Bookmark this page! A quick check before your next scratch-off purchase can help you avoid games with no jackpots left and find the best value games available today.