North Carolina · Highest Prize Payout
Last updated October 19, 2026
500X The Cash ($50) leads North Carolina with a 82.4% prize payout rate. Payout percentage measures how much of each dollar spent is returned as prizes across all winners.
| Rank | Game | Price | Payout % | Top Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  500X The Cash | $50 | 82.4% | $10,000,000 |
| 2 |  $8 Million Money Maker | $50 | 82.0% | $8,000,000 |
| 3 |  $8 Million Supreme | $50 | 81.7% | $8,000,000 |
| 4 |  MAX-A-MILLION | $30 | 81.5% | $1,000,000 |
| 5 |  Black Titanium | $30 | 80.7% | $4,000,000 |
| 6 |  200X The Cash | $30 | 80.4% | $5,000,000 |
| 7 |  Supreme 7s | $30 | 80.4% | $4,000,000 |
| 8 |  Millionaire Bucks | $30 | 80.3% | $5,000,000 |
| 9 |  Carolina Black Premier | $30 | 80.1% | $4,000,000 |
| 10 |  200X The Cash (Game #925) | $30 | 80.1% | $5,000,000 |
| 11 |  Ultimate Blowout | $50 | 80.0% | $5,000 |
| 12 |  $5,000,000 Ultimate | $30 | 79.9% | $5,000,000 |
| 13 |  Massive Cash Blowout | $30 | 78.0% | $3,000 |
| 14 |  $100,000 Cash Payday | $30 | 77.9% | $100,000 |
| 15 |  100X The Cash | $20 | 77.6% | $2,000,000 |
| 16 |  Stacks of Cash | $20 | 77.6% | $2,000,000 |
| 17 |  $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe | $20 | 77.5% | $2,000,000 |
| 18 |  Ruby Red 7's | $20 | 77.3% | $2,000,000 |
| 19 |  Win Big | $20 | 77.2% | $2,000,000 |
| 20 |  Instant Millions | $20 | 77.2% | $2,000,000 |
| 21 |  $2 MILLION VAULT | $20 | 77.2% | $2,000,000 |
| 22 |  20 Years | $20 | 76.4% | $1,000,000 |
| 23 |  Magnificent Millions | $20 | 76.2% | $1,000,000 |
| 24 |  Cashword King | $10 | 75.8% | $1,000,000 |
| 25 |  LOTERIA™ MULTIPLIER | $10 | 75.6% | $1,000,000 |
| 26 |  Moneybag Cashword | $10 | 75.5% | $1,000,000 |
| 27 |  Jackpot Millions | $20 | 75.4% | $1,000,000 |
| 28 |  JUMBO BUCKS | $10 | 75.3% | $1,000,000 |
| 29 |  $1,000,000 Money Rush | $10 | 75.3% | $1,000,000 |
| 30 |  $10 MONOPOLY® | $10 | 75.3% | $1,000,000 |
| 31 |  Emerald 10's | $10 | 75.1% | $1,000,000 |
| 32 |  Triple Red 777 Jackpot | $10 | 75.1% | $1,000,000 |
| 33 |  $1,000,000 Triple Play | $10 | 75.1% | $1,000,000 |
| 34 |  $1,000,000 Bonus Match | $10 | 75.1% | $1,000,000 |
| 35 |  Extreme Money Blowout | $20 | 75.0% | $2,000 |
| 36 |  Jumbo Bucks | $10 | 74.9% | $1,000,000 |
| 37 |  $50,000 Payout | $20 | 74.9% | $50,000 |
| 38 |  50X The Cash (Game #981) | $10 | 74.8% | $1,000,000 |
| 39 |  50X The Cash | $10 | 74.8% | $1,000,000 |
| 40 |  $2,000,000 Taxes Paid | $20 | 74.7% | $2,777,392 |
| 41 |  Hot $2,000 | $10 | 72.5% | $2,000 |
| 42 |  $80 Million Cash Blowout | $10 | 72.5% | $500 |
| 43 |  Big Cash Blowout | $10 | 72.5% | $500 |
| 44 |  $1,000,000 Taxes Paid | $10 | 72.3% | $1,388,696 |
| 45 |  CASH | $5 | 71.0% | $200,000 |
| 46 |  Tar Heels® | $5 | 69.0% | $200,000 |
| 47 |  LOTERIA® Fiesta | $5 | 69.0% | $150,000 |
| 48 |  $500 Frenzy | $5 | 69.0% | $500 |
| 49 |  $200,000 Taxes Paid | $5 | 69.0% | $277,740 |
| 50 |  $400,000 Jackpot | $5 | 69.0% | $400,000 |
| 51 |  Double Your Money | $5 | 69.0% | $200,000 |
| 52 |  $5 MONOPOLY® | $5 | 69.0% | $200,000 |
| 53 |  Diamonds and Dollars | $5 | 69.0% | $200,000 |
| 54 |  Jungle Cashword | $5 | 69.0% | $150,000 |
| 55 |  Xtreme Cashword | $5 | 69.0% | $150,000 |
| 56 |  $200,000 Triple Play | $5 | 69.0% | $200,000 |
| 57 |  5 Times Lucky | $5 | 69.0% | $200,000 |
| 58 |  20X The Cash (Game #980) | $5 | 69.0% | $250,000 |
| 59 |  High Voltage Cash | $5 | 69.0% | $200,000 |
| 60 |  NC State® | $5 | 68.9% | $200,000 |
| 61 |  Cash King | $5 | 68.9% | $200,000 |
| 62 |  MEGA BUCKS | $5 | 68.9% | $200,000 |
| 63 |  Prize Link Connect | $5 | 68.9% | $200,000 |
| 64 |  Mega Bucks | $5 | 68.9% | $200,000 |
| 65 |  Wheel of Fortune | $5 | 68.9% | $200,000 |
| 66 |  20X The Cash | $5 | 68.9% | $250,000 |
| 67 |  Loteria Grande | $5 | 68.9% | $150,000 |
| 68 |  Cash Drop | $2 | 66.3% | $20,000 |
| 69 |  $25,000 Triple Play | $2 | 66.3% | $25,000 |
| 70 |  Jr Big Ol Bucks | $2 | 66.3% | $50,000 |
| 71 |  LADY LUCK | $2 | 66.3% | $20,000 |
| 72 |  Junior BIG OL' BUCKS® | $2 | 66.3% | $50,000 |
| 73 |  Corner Payout | $2 | 66.3% | $20,000 |
| 74 |  $20,000 Taxes Paid | $2 | 66.3% | $27,774 |
| 75 |  10X The Cash | $2 | 66.3% | $50,000 |
| 76 |  777 | $2 | 66.3% | $20,000 |
| 77 |  Easy $100s | $2 | 66.3% | $20,000 |
| 78 |  LOTERIA® | $3 | 66.3% | $75,000 |
| 79 |  5X The Cash | $1 | 60.8% | $10,000 |
| 80 |  Lucky 7s | $1 | 60.8% | $7,000 |
| 81 |  $5,000 Triple Play | $1 | 60.5% | $5,000 |
| 82 |  $50 Frenzy | $1 | 60.5% | $5,000 |
| 83 |  Hit $50! | $1 | 60.4% | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Highest Prize Payout ranking measure?
Prize Payout is the share of every ticket-sale dollar the state returns as prizes, across all tiers. A higher payout percentage means more of the money goes back to players. State lotteries typically keep 25 to 40%; payouts above 70% are unusually generous.
Which North Carolina scratch-off is currently #1 for highest prize payout?
The 500X The Cash ($50) currently ranks first with overall odds of 1 in 3.33 (ValueScore 87 of 100). Prize payout is 82.4%. Rankings update automatically as prize counts change, so the top pick can move. Open the game page for the full prize-tier breakdown and remaining counts.
How often does this ranking update?
Game data for North Carolina is refreshed from official sources on a daily schedule. Whenever remaining-prize counts change, ValueScore and every dependent ranking are recomputed automatically. The "updated daily" stamp on the page reflects the most recent successful update.
How should I pick between the top few games in North Carolina?
Rankings are a starting point, not a verdict. Two tickets that sit next to each other often differ on a dimension the headline metric ignores: price, top-prize size, or remaining inventory. Use the Budget & Goal Optimizer or the side-by-side Compare tool to weigh Breakeven probability, Jackpot Chase value, or published EV against your actual spend and goal.
Are these values official or estimated?
ScratchCheck uses official published odds and prize counts wherever the state makes them available. A small number of states publish only limited prize breakdowns; for those games ScratchCheck estimates Expected Value and related metrics from industry price-point averages and flags them with an "~Est." tag next to the number. Official figures always take precedence.