Best $1 Scratchers in North Carolina Right Now
Every active $1 North Carolina scratch‑off, ranked by real value from the prizes still remaining — not the launch odds printed on the ticket. Tap any game for its full prize breakdown.
Updated July 13, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucky 7s | $1 | 60% | 23.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 76.2% | $7,000 |
| 2 | 5X The Cash | $1 | 60% | 23.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 72.1% | $10,000 |
| 3 | $5,000 Triple Play | $1 | 58% | 23.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 18.0% | $5,000 |
| 4 | $50 Frenzy | $1 | 54% | 21.4% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 22.3% | $5,000 |
| 5 | Holiday $100s | $1 | 52% | 21.4% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 26.1% | $5,000 |
Other price points: best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers · best $50 scratchers — or the full North Carolina ranking.
How we rank $1 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official North Carolina Lottery feed: the prizes still unclaimed, the real odds of winning anything today, and the share of the ticket price the remaining prize pool returns on average. "#1" means the best real value at this price point right now — it changes as prizes get claimed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best $1 scratcher in North Carolina right now?
Lucky 7s currently ranks #1 among active $1 North Carolina scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 60% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $1 scratchers worth it in North Carolina?
Active $1 North Carolina games currently average about 56.8% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $50 at about 82.1%. All scratchers return less than they cost on average; higher price points usually return a larger share.
How current is this ranking?
Updated daily from the official North Carolina Lottery feed; last updated July 13, 2026. Rankings use the prizes still remaining, not the launch odds printed on the ticket.
Data from the official state lottery feed, refreshed ~daily. All scratchers are negative expected value — these rankings find the least-bad, not a winning strategy. 18+. Please play responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1‑800‑GAMBLER.