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 September 21, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,000 Taxes Paid | $2 | 66% | 30.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 7 | 81.7% | $27,774 |
| 2 | Corner Payout | $2 | 65% | 26% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 67.7% | $20,000 |
| 3 | LADY LUCK | $2 | 64% | 27.1% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 25.5% | $20,000 |
| 4 | 10X The Cash | $2 | 66% | 24.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 72.1% | $50,000 |
| 5 | Jr Big Ol Bucks | $2 | 64.5% | 25.1% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 63.4% | $50,000 |
| 6 | Cash Drop | $2 | 65% | 24.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 44.9% | $20,000 |
| 7 | Easy $100s | $2 | 64.5% | 24.4% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 47.6% | $20,000 |
| 8 | 777 | $2 | 63% | 24.4% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 31.2% | $20,000 |
| 9 | $25,000 Triple Play | $2 | 52% | 23.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 16.3% | $25,000 |
| 10 | 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?
$20,000 Taxes Paid currently ranks #1 among active $2 North Carolina scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 66% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $2 scratchers worth it in North Carolina?
Active $2 North Carolina games currently average about 62% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 81.8%. 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 September 21, 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.