Best $50 Scratchers in North Carolina Right Now
Every active $50 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 | 500X The Cash | $50 | 83% | 42.2% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 72.3% | $10,000,000 |
| 2 | $8 Million Money Maker | $50 | 81.4% | 44.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 22.3% | $8,000,000 |
| 3 | Ultimate Blowout | $50 | 79.6% | 35.5% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 1.7% | $5,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full North Carolina ranking.
How we rank $50 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 $50 scratcher in North Carolina right now?
500X The Cash currently ranks #1 among active $50 North Carolina scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 83% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $50 scratchers worth it in North Carolina?
Active $50 North Carolina games currently average about 81.3% 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.