Best Scratch-Off Tickets in North Carolina Right Now
North Carolina is running a strong lineup in April with all 50 active games still carrying top prizes. The $30 tier in particular is stacked right now, with multiple games sitting near the top of the national rankings by both odds and ValueScore. Here is what the data shows.
All data is pulled from ScratchCheck's North Carolina rankings and is current as of April 2026.
Best ValueScore in North Carolina
500X The Cash — $50 | ValueScore: 94.5 | odds: 1 in 3.33 | EV: 82 cents | top prize: $10,000,000 | 5 top prizes left
The top-rated game in North Carolina right now and one of the stronger $50 games nationally. Five top $10 million prizes still available, 82 cents per dollar expected value, and a 94.5 ValueScore. If you are comfortable spending $50, this is the clear pick in the state.
200X The Cash — $30 | ValueScore: 93.7 | odds: 1 in 3.01 | EV: 80 cents | top prize: $5,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
The best $30 game in North Carolina by ValueScore. Three top $5 million prizes remaining, odds of 1 in 3.01, and 80 cents per dollar expected value. Solid all around at the $30 tier.
MAX-A-MILLION — $30 | ValueScore: 86.1 | odds: 1 in 2.95 | EV: 82 cents | top prize: $1,000,000 | 14 top prizes left
The best overall odds of any North Carolina game right now at 1 in 2.95, and 14 top prizes of $1 million still remaining. That prize depth is exceptional. The top prize is smaller than 200X The Cash, but 14 chances at $1 million versus 3 chances at $5 million is a meaningful difference for players who prioritize volume of remaining prizes. A strong case for being the best overall value in the state this month.
$100,000 Cash Payday — $30 | ValueScore: 87.7 | odds: 1 in 3.49 | EV: 78 cents | top prize: $100,000 | 74 top prizes left
Seventy-four top prizes of $100,000 remaining is the deepest prize inventory of any North Carolina game by far. The top prize is modest for $30, but if you want a game with genuine staying power that will keep paying out for a long time, nothing else in the state comes close right now.
Millionaire Bucks — $30 | ValueScore: 85.6 | odds: 1 in 3.04 | EV: 80 cents | top prize: $5,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
Three top $5 million prizes remaining with 1 in 3.04 overall odds and 80 cents per dollar expected value. One of three strong $30 games with top prizes still available in North Carolina this month. Any of the top three $30 games here are solid choices.
Best $20 Game in North Carolina
20 Years — $20 | ValueScore: 83.4 | odds: 1 in 3.45 | EV: 76 cents | top prize: $1,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
The strongest $20 game in North Carolina right now. Three top prizes of $1 million remaining with a ValueScore of 83.4. If you are keeping it at $20, this is the pick.
Power 20s — $20 | ValueScore: 78.1 | odds: 1 in 3.23 | EV: 77 cents | top prize: $2,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
Better odds than 20 Years at 1 in 3.23, with three top prizes of $2 million remaining. If prize size matters more than ValueScore to you at the $20 tier, Power 20s is the call.
Best $10 Game in North Carolina
LOTERIA MULTIPLIER — $10 | ValueScore: 78.8 | odds: 1 in 3.63 | EV: 76 cents | top prize: $1,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
Best $10 game in North Carolina by ValueScore. Three top prizes of $1 million remaining with 76 cents per dollar expected value.
50X The Cash — $10 | ValueScore: 72.8 | odds: 1 in 3.79 | top prize: $1,000,000 | 11 top prizes left
Eleven top prizes of $1 million remaining is the strongest prize depth of any $10 game in the state. If prize depth matters more than pure ValueScore at the $10 tier, this is the pick.
North Carolina Games to Skip
Winter Winfall ($20, 1 in 3.19) and $2,000,000 Riches ($20, 1 in 3.20) both have decent odds but only one top prize remaining each. With Power 20s and 20 Years available at the same price with three prizes each, both are easy passes. $2 MILLION VAULT ($20) and 100X The Cash ($20) are also down to a single top prize. Check the full North Carolina rankings for the latest prize counts before you buy.
Browse scratch-off odds, ValueScores, and remaining prizes for all North Carolina games at ScratchCheck.com/us/nc
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best scratch-off tickets in North Carolina right now?
The top scratch-off tickets in North Carolina right now are led by 500X The Cash, which offers a high ValueScore, strong expected value, and multiple $10 million prizes remaining. Other top options include 200X The Cash and MAX-A-MILLION at the $30 level, both of which combine solid odds with meaningful prize availability. These games stand out because they balance odds, value, and remaining jackpots.
Which North Carolina scratch-off has the best odds of winning?
MAX-A-MILLION currently offers the best overall odds in North Carolina at approximately 1 in 2.95. This gives players a higher chance of winning something compared to most other games in the state. It also has an unusually high number of remaining top prizes, making it one of the strongest overall picks.
How can you improve your chances of picking a winning ticket?
You can improve your chances by choosing games with strong odds, high expected value, and multiple top prizes remaining. Avoid relying on patterns, lucky stores, or recent outcomes, as each ticket is independent. Using up-to-date data gives you the best edge.
Jessie Jurado covers consumer lottery topics with a focus on odds, value, and the math most players never see. She believes nobody should buy a scratch ticket without knowing what they're actually getting for their money.
