Best $2 Scratchers in North Carolina Right Now
Every active $2 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 November 5, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2 Holiday Gold | $2 | 66.5% | 33% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 97.9% | $20,000 |
| 2 | $20,000 Taxes Paid | $2 | 65% | 30.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 7 | 53.9% | $27,774 |
| 3 | Corner Payout | $2 | 65% | 25.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 60.1% | $20,000 |
| 4 | LADY LUCK | $2 | 64% | 27.1% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 25.5% | $20,000 |
| 5 | 10X The Cash | $2 | 65.5% | 24.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 69.4% | $50,000 |
| 6 | Jr Big Ol Bucks | $2 | 64% | 25% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 54.1% | $50,000 |
| 7 | Cash Drop | $2 | 65% | 24.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 42.8% | $20,000 |
| 8 | Easy $100s | $2 | 64% | 24.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 41.4% | $20,000 |
| 9 | 777 | $2 | 62.5% | 24.1% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 27.1% | $20,000 |
| 10 | $25,000 Triple Play | $2 | 52% | 23.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 16.2% | $25,000 |
| 11 | Junior BIG OL' BUCKS® | $2 | 50% | 19.7% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 10 | 9.9% | $50,000 |
Other price points: best $1 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 $2 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 $2 scratcher in North Carolina right now?
$2 Holiday Gold currently ranks #1 among active $2 North Carolina scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 66.5% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $2 scratchers worth it in North Carolina?
Active $2 North Carolina games currently average about 62.1% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $30 at about 81.9%. 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 November 5, 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.