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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 6/30/202614 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. Return91.6%|-$1.68 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~853.6K (14% 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: 91.6% | -$1.68 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$95,207,840
  
Tickets~6.1M
Net value/ticket$-4.50
  
Today
Prize pool$15,652,010
Adjusted pool$15,640,206
Tickets~853.6K
Net value/ticket$-1.66
Net adjusted value$-1.68

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. Return85.9%|-$2.82 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.3M (25% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $2,000,000
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Win Big
#2
$20

Why this ranks #2

Est. Return: 85.9% | -$2.82 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$80,073,760
  
Tickets~5.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.56
  
Today
Prize pool$22,053,000
Adjusted pool$21,951,606
Tickets~1.3M
Net value/ticket$-2.74
Net adjusted value$-2.82

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. Return82.9%|-$3.42 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.5M (30% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $2,000,000
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Ruby Red 7's
#3
$20

Why this ranks #3

Est. Return: 82.9% | -$3.42 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$79,164,750
  
Tickets~5.1M
Net value/ticket$-4.54
  
Today
Prize pool$25,369,880
Adjusted pool$25,362,269
Tickets~1.5M
Net value/ticket$-3.41
Net adjusted value$-3.42

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
#4
$20

100X The Cash

Game #976
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return82.3%|-$3.53 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~615.0K (10% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/4 • $2,000,000
Late-stage estimate: results may be more sensitive to delayed prize claims or reporting lag.
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100X The Cash
#4
$20

Why this ranks #4

Est. Return: 82.3% | -$3.53 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$95,631,850
  
Tickets~6.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.48
  
Today
Prize pool$10,149,260
Adjusted pool$10,125,192
Tickets~615.0K
Net value/ticket$-3.50
Net adjusted value$-3.53

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. Return79.6%|-$4.08 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.2M (32% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/4 • $2,000,000
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Instant Millions
#5
$20

Why this ranks #5

Est. Return: 79.6% | -$4.08 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$106,849,840
  
Tickets~6.9M
Net value/ticket$-4.55
  
Today
Prize pool$35,413,480
Adjusted pool$35,377,948
Tickets~2.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.07
Net adjusted value$-4.08

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
#6
$20

Stacks of Cash

Game #27
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return78.7%|-$4.27 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.5M (56% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $2,000,000
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Stacks of Cash
#6
$20

Why this ranks #6

Est. Return: 78.7% | -$4.27 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$68,551,430
  
Tickets~4.4M
Net value/ticket$-4.48
  
Today
Prize pool$38,910,570
Adjusted pool$38,876,312
Tickets~2.5M
Net value/ticket$-4.26
Net adjusted value$-4.27

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
#7
$20

Magnificent Millions

Game #14
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return77.9%|-$4.42 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.0M (40% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $1,000,000
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Magnificent Millions
#7
$20

Why this ranks #7

Est. Return: 77.9% | -$4.42 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$77,023,460
  
Tickets~5.1M
Net value/ticket$-4.76
  
Today
Prize pool$31,720,510
Adjusted pool$31,718,245
Tickets~2.0M
Net value/ticket$-4.42
Net adjusted value$-4.42

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
#8
$20

20 Years

Game #39
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return77.2%|-$4.56 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.0M (57% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $1,000,000
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20 Years
#8
$20

Why this ranks #8

Est. Return: 77.2% | -$4.56 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$54,749,380
  
Tickets~3.6M
Net value/ticket$-4.72
  
Today
Prize pool$31,590,760
Adjusted pool$31,526,203
Tickets~2.0M
Net value/ticket$-4.53
Net adjusted value$-4.56

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
#9
$20

$2 MILLION VAULT

Game #992
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return76.9%|-$4.62 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.5M (28% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/3 • $2,000,000
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$2 MILLION VAULT
#9
$20

Why this ranks #9

Est. Return: 76.9% | -$4.62 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$80,108,710
  
Tickets~5.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.56
  
Today
Prize pool$22,435,070
Adjusted pool$22,407,736
Tickets~1.5M
Net value/ticket$-4.60
Net adjusted value$-4.62

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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Maximum Money Blowout
#10
$20

Maximum Money Blowout

Game #989
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return76.1%|-$4.78 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~206.9K (4% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
298/6166 • $2,000
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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Maximum Money Blowout
#10
$20

Why this ranks #10

Est. Return: 76.1% | -$4.78 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$74,140,100
  
Tickets~4.9M
Net value/ticket$-5.01
  
Today
Prize pool$3,159,500
Adjusted pool$3,150,161
Tickets~206.9K
Net value/ticket$-4.73
Net adjusted value$-4.78

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
#11
$20

100X The Cash

Game #868
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return75.5%|-$4.90 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.4M (9% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/8 • $2,000,000
Late-stage estimate: results may be more sensitive to delayed prize claims or reporting lag.
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100X The Cash
#11
$20

Why this ranks #11

Est. Return: 75.5% | -$4.90 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$228,423,340
  
Tickets~14.8M
Net value/ticket$-4.59
  
Today
Prize pool$21,216,340
Adjusted pool$21,152,844
Tickets~1.4M
Net value/ticket$-4.86
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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Extreme Money Blowout
#12
$20

Extreme Money Blowout

Game #43
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return75.4%|-$4.92 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.6M (72% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
4594/6166 • $2,000
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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Extreme Money Blowout
#12
$20

Why this ranks #12

Est. Return: 75.4% | -$4.92 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$73,972,100
  
Tickets~4.9M
Net value/ticket$-5.00
  
Today
Prize pool$53,692,900
Adjusted pool$53,692,199
Tickets~3.6M
Net value/ticket$-4.92
Net adjusted value$-4.92

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
#13
$20

$50,000 Payout

Game #944
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return74.5%|-$5.11 / 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
#13
$20

Why this ranks #13

Est. Return: 74.5% | -$5.11 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$83,261,390
  
Tickets~5.6M
Net value/ticket$-5.02
  
Today
Prize pool$34,036,160
Adjusted pool$34,033,523
Tickets~2.3M
Net value/ticket$-5.11
Net adjusted value$-5.11

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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Winter Winfall
#14
$20

Winter Winfall

Game #21
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return73.5%|-$5.31 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~229.4K (16% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/3 • $250,000
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Winter Winfall
#14
$20

Why this ranks #14

Est. Return: 73.5% | -$5.31 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$21,847,550
  
Tickets~1.5M
Net value/ticket$-5.00
  
Today
Prize pool$3,385,710
Adjusted pool$3,370,373
Tickets~229.4K
Net value/ticket$-5.24
Net adjusted value$-5.31

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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