Tar Heels®
$5 ticket · Active · value rank #30
Updated November 5, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$1.48
Average return
70.4%
Typical return (95th pct)
35.1%
Return excl. top prize
65.4%
% tickets remaining
53.8%
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 783,720 |
| $10,000 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 in 522,480 |
| $2,000 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 1 in 261,240 |
| $500 | 294 | 146 | 148 | 1 in 10,591 |
| $200 | 297 | 144 | 153 | 1 in 10,245 |
| $100 | 7,246 | 3,478 | 3,768 | 1 in 416 |
| $50 | 16,980 | 8,049 | 8,931 | 1 in 176 |
| $25 | 80,261 | 38,115 | 42,146 | 1 in 37 |
| $15 | 157,694 | 73,943 | 83,751 | 1 in 19 |
| $10 | 242,620 | 112,362 | 130,258 | 1 in 12 |
| $5 | 194,098 | 86,665 | 107,433 | 1 in 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on Tar Heels®?
About 1 in 4 right now, based on the prizes still remaining.
What is the top prize on Tar Heels®, and how many are still available?
The top prize is $200,000. 2 of 2 are still available.
What is the current return on Tar Heels®?
About 70.4% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)