NC State®
$5 ticket · Active · value rank #28
Updated November 5, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$1.50
Average return
70%
Typical return (95th pct)
35.2%
Return excl. top prize
65.4%
% tickets remaining
60.6%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 4
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 4
Profit odds
1 in 6
Top prize
$200,000
Top prizes remaining
2 of 2
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 in 895,592 |
| $10,000 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 in 597,061 |
| $2,000 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 1 in 179,118 |
| $500 | 301 | 139 | 162 | 1 in 11,057 |
| $200 | 297 | 128 | 169 | 1 in 10,599 |
| $100 | 7,376 | 3,022 | 4,354 | 1 in 411 |
| $50 | 17,226 | 6,997 | 10,229 | 1 in 175 |
| $25 | 81,332 | 32,860 | 48,472 | 1 in 37 |
| $15 | 160,006 | 63,903 | 96,103 | 1 in 19 |
| $10 | 246,165 | 97,215 | 148,950 | 1 in 12 |
| $5 | 196,960 | 75,086 | 121,874 | 1 in 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on NC State®?
About 1 in 4 right now, based on the prizes still remaining.
What is the top prize on NC State®, and how many are still available?
The top prize is $200,000. 2 of 2 are still available.
What is the current return on NC State®?
About 70% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)