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Best $20 North Carolina Scratch TicketsEstimated Return Rankings

Compare active $20 North Carolina scratch tickets by estimated value, current odds, remaining prizes, and ticket price using NC Education Lottery data.

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Updated 11/15/202614 picks shownHow rankings workEstimates use NC Education Lottery reported data. Most tickets have negative expected value; outcomes are random.
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe
#1
$20

$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe

Game #917
$20
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return92.6%|-$1.48 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~815.2K (13% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/4 • $2,000,000
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$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe
#1
$20

Why this ranks #1

Est. Return: 92.6% | -$1.48 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$95,207,840
  
Tickets~6.1M
Net value/ticket$-4.50
  
Today
Prize pool$15,106,560
Adjusted pool$15,094,758
Tickets~815.2K
Net value/ticket$-1.47
Net adjusted value$-1.48

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Win Big
#2
$20

Win Big

Game #951
$20
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return89.0%|-$2.20 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.0M (20% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $2,000,000
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Win Big
#2
$20

Why this ranks #2

Est. Return: 89.0% | -$2.20 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$80,073,760
  
Tickets~5.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.56
  
Today
Prize pool$18,745,190
Adjusted pool$18,680,950
Tickets~1.0M
Net value/ticket$-2.14
Net adjusted value$-2.20

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Ruby Red 7's
#3
$20

Ruby Red 7's

Game #8
$20
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return81.0%|-$3.79 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~765.8K (15% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/3 • $2,000,000
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Ruby Red 7's
#3
$20

Why this ranks #3

Est. Return: 81.0% | -$3.79 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$79,164,750
  
Tickets~5.1M
Net value/ticket$-4.54
  
Today
Prize pool$12,436,250
Adjusted pool$12,411,984
Tickets~765.8K
Net value/ticket$-3.76
Net adjusted value$-3.79

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Stacks of Cash
#4
$20

Stacks of Cash

Game #27
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return80.7%|-$3.87 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.9M (44% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $2,000,000
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Stacks of Cash
#4
$20

Why this ranks #4

Est. Return: 80.7% | -$3.87 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$68,551,430
  
Tickets~4.4M
Net value/ticket$-4.48
  
Today
Prize pool$31,276,020
Adjusted pool$31,248,612
Tickets~1.9M
Net value/ticket$-3.85
Net adjusted value$-3.87

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Instant Millions
#5
$20

Instant Millions

Game #932
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return80.2%|-$3.96 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.1M (30% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/4 • $2,000,000
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Instant Millions
#5
$20

Why this ranks #5

Est. Return: 80.2% | -$3.96 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$106,849,840
  
Tickets~6.9M
Net value/ticket$-4.55
  
Today
Prize pool$33,163,940
Adjusted pool$33,122,507
Tickets~2.1M
Net value/ticket$-3.94
Net adjusted value$-3.96

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Magnificent Millions
#6
$20

Magnificent Millions

Game #14
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return79.4%|-$4.12 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.5M (30% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $1,000,000
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Magnificent Millions
#6
$20

Why this ranks #6

Est. Return: 79.4% | -$4.12 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$77,023,460
  
Tickets~5.1M
Net value/ticket$-4.76
  
Today
Prize pool$23,771,690
Adjusted pool$23,769,961
Tickets~1.5M
Net value/ticket$-4.12
Net adjusted value$-4.12

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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$2 MILLION VAULT
#7
$20

$2 MILLION VAULT

Game #992
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return78.0%|-$4.39 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.1M (22% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/3 • $2,000,000
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$2 MILLION VAULT
#7
$20

Why this ranks #7

Est. Return: 78.0% | -$4.39 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$80,108,710
  
Tickets~5.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.56
  
Today
Prize pool$17,787,680
Adjusted pool$17,772,696
Tickets~1.1M
Net value/ticket$-4.38
Net adjusted value$-4.39

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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$2,000,000 Taxes Paid
#8
$20

$2,000,000 Taxes Paid

Game #58
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return77.8%|-$4.44 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.5M (73% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/3 • $2,777,392
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$2,000,000 Taxes Paid
#8
$20

Why this ranks #8

Est. Return: 77.8% | -$4.44 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$71,868,686
  
Tickets~4.8M
Net value/ticket$-5.05
  
Today
Prize pool$54,736,516
Adjusted pool$54,732,640
Tickets~3.5M
Net value/ticket$-4.44
Net adjusted value$-4.44

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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20 Years
#9
$20

20 Years

Game #39
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return75.8%|-$4.85 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.2M (34% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/3 • $1,000,000
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20 Years
#9
$20

Why this ranks #9

Est. Return: 75.8% | -$4.85 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$54,749,380
  
Tickets~3.6M
Net value/ticket$-4.72
  
Today
Prize pool$18,556,440
Adjusted pool$18,553,888
Tickets~1.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.84
Net adjusted value$-4.85

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Jackpot Millions
#10
$20

Jackpot Millions

Game #50
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return75.7%|-$4.87 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.6M (60% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $1,000,000
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Jackpot Millions
#10
$20

Why this ranks #10

Est. Return: 75.7% | -$4.87 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$65,582,700
  
Tickets~4.4M
Net value/ticket$-4.93
  
Today
Prize pool$39,393,890
Adjusted pool$39,390,258
Tickets~2.6M
Net value/ticket$-4.87
Net adjusted value$-4.87

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Extreme Money Blowout
#11
$20

Extreme Money Blowout

Game #43
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return75.5%|-$4.90 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.2M (45% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2892/6166 • $2,000
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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Extreme Money Blowout
#11
$20

Why this ranks #11

Est. Return: 75.5% | -$4.90 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$73,972,100
  
Tickets~4.9M
Net value/ticket$-5.00
  
Today
Prize pool$33,543,400
Adjusted pool$33,541,780
Tickets~2.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.90
Net adjusted value$-4.90

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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$50,000 Payout
#12
$20

$50,000 Payout

Game #944
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return74.5%|-$5.10 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.3M (41% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
42/100 • $50,000
No special caution on this pick.
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$50,000 Payout
#12
$20

Why this ranks #12

Est. Return: 74.5% | -$5.10 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$83,261,390
  
Tickets~5.6M
Net value/ticket$-5.02
  
Today
Prize pool$33,614,970
Adjusted pool$33,612,347
Tickets~2.3M
Net value/ticket$-5.10
Net adjusted value$-5.10

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Holiday Gold Surprise
#13
$20

Holiday Gold Surprise

Game #68
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return74.4%|-$5.13 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.4M (82% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $250,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Holiday Gold Surprise
#13
$20

Why this ranks #13

Est. Return: 74.4% | -$5.13 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$25,837,230
  
Tickets~1.7M
Net value/ticket$-5.03
  
Today
Prize pool$21,037,040
Adjusted pool$21,035,433
Tickets~1.4M
Net value/ticket$-5.12
Net adjusted value$-5.13

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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100X The Cash
#14
$20

100X The Cash

Game #976
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return57.9%|-$8.41 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~231.2K (4% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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100X The Cash
#14
$20

Why this ranks #14

Est. Return: 57.9% | -$8.41 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$95,631,850
  
Tickets~6.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.48
  
Today
Prize pool$2,698,020
Adjusted pool$2,678,824
Tickets~231.2K
Net value/ticket$-8.33
Net adjusted value$-8.41

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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