North Carolina Lottery Launched 4 New Scratch-Offs

The North Carolina Education Lottery launched four new scratch-offs on July 3, 2026, from $2 to $20, two of them carrying $1,000,000 top prizes. Here is how they open.
Jackpot Millions ($20)

Jackpot Millions is the premium launch at $20, with a ValueScore of 70.2, rated Good. It opens with overall odds of 1 in 4.67, a 75.4% payout, and a $1,000,000 top prize with 3 still available. About $0.75 comes back per dollar. The million-dollar ceiling is the draw, though its odds arehe longest of the four.
Triple Red 777 Jackpot ($10)

Triple Red 777 Jackpot is the standout on value, scoring 79.7, the highest of the group and just shy of Excellent, at half the price of Jackpot Millions. It runs better odds at 1 in 3.80, a 75.1% payout, and the same $1,000,000 top prize with 3 remaining, about $0.75 per dollar. Same jackpot, tighter odds, lower price: it is the best value of the launch.
Wheel of Fortune ($5)

Wheel of Fortune covers the $5 tier at a ValueScore of 63.5, rated Good. Odds of 1 in 4.31, a 68.9% payout, and a $200,000 top prize with a deep 5 still available, around $0.69 per dollar. A fair mid-tier pick with plenty of top prizes on the board.
Corner Payout ($2)

Corner Payout is the $2 entry, scoring 51.7, rated Fair. It carries 1 in 4.54 odds, a 66.3% payout, and a $20,000 top prize with 3 remaining, about $0.66 per dollar. A low-stakes option with a respectable payout for the price.
Where the Value Is
The headline is the two $1,000,000 games, but they are not equal. Triple Red 777 Jackpot ($10) carries the same top prize as Jackpot Millions ($20) with better odds and a higher ValueScore, so if the million is what you are after, the cheaper ticket is the smarter buy. Wheel of Fortune is the best of the lower tiers, with the deepest top-prize pool of the four.
All four are available now at authorized North Carolina retailers. See where they land against every active game on the North Carolina ValueScore rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What new scratch-offs did North Carolina launch on July 3, 2026?
Four: Jackpot Millions ($20), Triple Red 777 Jackpot ($10), Wheel of Fortune ($5), and Corner Payout ($2). Two of them, Jackpot Millions and Triple Red 777 Jackpot, carry $1,000,000 top prizes.
Which new North Carolina scratch-off is the best value?
Triple Red 777 Jackpot, a $10 game with a ValueScore of 79.7. It has the same $1,000,000 top prize as the $20 Jackpot Millions but better odds (1 in 3.80) and a lower price.
Which new NC games have a $1 million top prize?
Jackpot Millions ($20) and Triple Red 777 Jackpot ($10). The $10 game offers better odds for the same top prize.

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.


