Win Big
Image Credit: North Carolina Lottery
56
VALUESCORE
Fair
Win Big is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the North Carolina Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.56, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.77 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $2,000,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (24% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 56/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.56
Exp. Value
$0.77
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$2,000,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
24%
ValueScore™
56 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.77→
AVERAGE
Middle-of-the-pack value for a ticket at this price point.
Why
→Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
- Low inventory: most of this game's prizes have already been claimed.
- Expected value of $0.77 per $1 is above average. More of each dollar comes back as prizes than most games.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$2,000,000
2 of 3 left
launch odds 1 in 1.7M
now ~1 in 619K
$100,000
2 of 6 left
launch odds 1 in 864K
now ~1 in 619K
$20,000
3 of 12 left
launch odds 1 in 432K
now ~1 in 413K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000,000 | 1 in 1,729,260 | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| $100,000 | 1 in 864,630 | 6 | 2 | 33% |
| $20,000 | 1 in 432,315 | 12 | 3 | 25% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 117,904 | 44 | 8 | 18% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 41,173 | 126 | 33 | 26% |
| $500 | 1 in 6,068 | 855 | 207 | 24% |
| $200 | 1 in 60 | 86,347 | 19,997 | 23% |
| $100 | 1 in 33 | 158,498 | 36,870 | 23% |
| $50 | 1 in 24 | 216,190 | 50,812 | 24% |
| $40 | 1 in 12 | 432,286 | 102,596 | 24% |
| $20 | 1 in 9 | 562,006 | 137,192 | 24% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$80,073,760
Current Prize Pool
$21,511,180
Payout Percentage
26.9%
Total Prizes Remaining
347,722
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
5,184,688
Estimated Remaining
1,237,890
% Remaining
23.9%
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
56
VALUESCORE
Fair
56
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- North Carolina
- Game Number
- 951
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 10/1/2024
- Payout %
- 77.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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$20.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.56 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Win Big scratch-off a good buy?
Win Big is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 56/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in North Carolina. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the North Carolina rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Win Big cost?
Win Big costs $20 per ticket in North Carolina. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Win Big scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Win Big are 1 in 3.56. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Win Big?
The top prize for Win Big is $2,000,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Win Big?
Win Big offers 11 distinct prize levels: $2,000,000 (3 total), $100,000 (6 total), $20,000 (12 total), $5,000 (44 total), $1,000 (126 total), $500 (855 total), $200 (86,347 total), $100 (158,498 total), $50 (216,190 total), $40 (432,286 total), and $20 (562,006 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 Win Big?
Based on our latest data, 24% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 347,722 out of 1,456,373 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Win Big rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Win Big at 56 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 Win Big released?
Win Big was released by the North Carolina Lottery on October 1, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Win Big data updated on ScratchCheck?
Win Big 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.