MAX-A-MILLION
Image Credit: North Carolina Lottery
85
VALUESCORE
Excellent
MAX-A-MILLION is a $30 scratch-off lottery ticket from the North Carolina Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 2.95, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.82 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $1,000,000. About half the prizes remain (52% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 85/100 (Excellent) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.95
Exp. Value
$0.82
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$1,000,000
Top Prizes Left
13
Prizes Remaining
52%
ValueScore™
85 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.82↑
GREAT VALUE
Excellent overall value, ahead of the large majority of games at this price.
Why
↑Strong expected value of $0.82 per $1: a bigger slice of ticket sales is still sitting in the prize pool than usual.
- Frequent winners: roughly a 34% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 2.95), ahead of most games.
- Plenty of prizes remain in circulation across this game.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$1,000,000
13 of 25 left
launch odds 1 in 364K
now ~1 in 362K
$100,000
6 of 10 left
launch odds 1 in 911K
now ~1 in 785K
$20,000
11 of 20 left
launch odds 1 in 455K
now ~1 in 428K
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 | 1 in 363,971 | 25 | 13 | 52% |
| $100,000 | 1 in 909,927 | 10 | 6 | 60% |
| $20,000 | 1 in 454,964 | 20 | 11 | 55% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 227,482 | 40 | 20 | 50% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 12,036 | 756 | 396 | 52% |
| $500 | 1 in 1,199 | 7,586 | 3,877 | 51% |
| $300 | 1 in 300 | 30,320 | 15,572 | 51% |
| $200 | 1 in 33 | 273,002 | 140,318 | 51% |
| $100 | 1 in 40 | 227,427 | 116,881 | 51% |
| $60 | 1 in 30 | 303,309 | 156,363 | 52% |
| $50 | 1 in 15 | 606,504 | 312,896 | 52% |
| $40 | 1 in 13 | 728,042 | 375,825 | 52% |
| $30 | 1 in 10 | 910,010 | 473,993 | 52% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$222,533,820
Current Prize Pool
$114,957,170
Payout Percentage
51.7%
Total Prizes Remaining
1,596,171
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
9,106,800
Estimated Remaining
4,708,704
% Remaining
51.7%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
85
VALUESCORE
Excellent
85
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- North Carolina
- Game Number
- 985
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 3/4/2025
- Payout %
- 81.5%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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$30.00 per ticket · 1 in 2.95 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MAX-A-MILLION scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. MAX-A-MILLION is an excellent buy with a ValueScore of 85/100. It ranks among the top scratch-offs available and scores highly on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health, meaning more prizes are still available relative to how long the game has been on sale.
How much does MAX-A-MILLION cost?
MAX-A-MILLION costs $30 per ticket in North Carolina. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $30 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the MAX-A-MILLION scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MAX-A-MILLION are 1 in 2.95. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for MAX-A-MILLION?
The top prize for MAX-A-MILLION is $1,000,000. As of our latest update, 13 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for MAX-A-MILLION?
MAX-A-MILLION offers 13 distinct prize levels: $1,000,000 (25 total), $100,000 (10 total), $20,000 (20 total), $5,000 (40 total), $1,000 (756 total), $500 (7,586 total), $300 (30,320 total), $200 (273,002 total), $100 (227,427 total), $60 (303,309 total), $50 (606,504 total), $40 (728,042 total), and $30 (910,010 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in MAX-A-MILLION?
Based on our latest data, 52% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1,596,171 out of 3,087,051 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is MAX-A-MILLION rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MAX-A-MILLION at 85 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was MAX-A-MILLION released?
MAX-A-MILLION was released by the North Carolina Lottery on March 4, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is MAX-A-MILLION data updated on ScratchCheck?
MAX-A-MILLION data comes directly from the official North Carolina Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.