Best $20 Scratchers in North Carolina Right Now
Every active $20 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 | Jackpot Millions | $20 | 75.6% | 39.4% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 93.8% | $1,000,000 |
| 2 | 20 Years | $20 | 77.8% | 40.2% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 53.9% | $1,000,000 |
| 3 | $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe | $20 | 93.4% | 39.8% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 13.4% | $2,000,000 |
| 4 | Magnificent Millions | $20 | 78.2% | 38.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 38.9% | $1,000,000 |
| 5 | Stacks of Cash | $20 | 79.1% | 39.4% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 54.5% | $2,000,000 |
| 6 | Instant Millions | $20 | 80.1% | 39.6% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 31.7% | $2,000,000 |
| 7 | $2 MILLION VAULT | $20 | 77.8% | 40% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 27.2% | $2,000,000 |
| 8 | 100X The Cash | $20 | 86.2% | 37.1% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 8.8% | $2,000,000 |
| 9 | Win Big | $20 | 86.7% | 36.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 24.1% | $2,000,000 |
| 10 | Ruby Red 7's | $20 | 84.1% | 35.2% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 28.2% | $2,000,000 |
| 11 | Winter Winfall | $20 | 74.9% | 39.6% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 15.5% | $250,000 |
| 12 | $50,000 Payout | $20 | 74.6% | 39.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 40.8% | $50,000 |
| 13 | 100X The Cash | $20 | 77% | 37.9% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 9.3% | $2,000,000 |
| 14 | Extreme Money Blowout | $20 | 75.4% | 25.6% | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10 | 68.6% | $2,000 |
| 15 | Maximum Money Blowout | $20 | 76% | 25.6% | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10 | 4.2% | $2,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $30 scratchers · best $50 scratchers — or the full North Carolina ranking.
How we rank $20 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 $20 scratcher in North Carolina right now?
Jackpot Millions currently ranks #1 among active $20 North Carolina scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 75.6% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $20 scratchers worth it in North Carolina?
Active $20 North Carolina games currently average about 79.8% 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.