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Best $5 North Carolina Scratch TicketsEstimated Return Rankings

Compare active $5 North Carolina scratch tickets by estimated value, current odds, remaining prizes, and ticket price using NC Education Lottery data.

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Updated 11/12/202624 picks shownHow rankings workEstimates use NC Education Lottery reported data. Most tickets have negative expected value; outcomes are random.
$400,000 Jackpot
#1
$5

$400,000 Jackpot

Game #928
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return71.1%|-$1.45 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.5M (14% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/5 • $400,000
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$400,000 Jackpot
#1
$5

Why this ranks #1

Est. Return: 71.1% | -$1.45 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$35,507,645
  
Tickets~10.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$5,277,485
Adjusted pool$5,241,849
Tickets~1.5M
Net value/ticket$-1.42
Net adjusted value$-1.45

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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Tar Heels®
#2
$5

Tar Heels®

Game #59
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return70.9%|-$1.46 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.4M (50% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/2 • $200,000
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Tar Heels®
#2
$5

Why this ranks #2

Est. Return: 70.9% | -$1.46 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$10,040,625
  
Tickets~2.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$5,119,770
Adjusted pool$5,118,481
Tickets~1.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.46
Net adjusted value$-1.46

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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CASH
#3
$5

CASH

Game #53
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return70.7%|-$1.46 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.5M (53% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $200,000
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CASH
#3
$5

Why this ranks #3

Est. Return: 70.7% | -$1.46 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$17,003,220
  
Tickets~4.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.45
  
Today
Prize pool$8,938,335
Adjusted pool$8,936,113
Tickets~2.5M
Net value/ticket$-1.46
Net adjusted value$-1.46

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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NC State®
#4
$5

NC State®

Game #60
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return70.2%|-$1.49 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.7M (57% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/2 • $200,000
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NC State®
#4
$5

Why this ranks #4

Est. Return: 70.2% | -$1.49 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$10,180,640
  
Tickets~3.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$5,912,185
Adjusted pool$5,911,745
Tickets~1.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.49
Net adjusted value$-1.49

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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Diamonds and Dollars
#5
$5

Diamonds and Dollars

Game #41
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return69.2%|-$1.54 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.3M (25% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/4 • $200,000
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Diamonds and Dollars
#5
$5

Why this ranks #5

Est. Return: 69.2% | -$1.54 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$17,628,795
  
Tickets~5.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$4,414,020
Adjusted pool$4,398,443
Tickets~1.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.53
Net adjusted value$-1.54

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 Gift
#6
$5

Holiday Gold Gift

Game #66
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return69.1%|-$1.54 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.2M (87% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/3 • $150,000
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Holiday Gold Gift
#6
$5

Why this ranks #6

Est. Return: 69.1% | -$1.54 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$12,489,985
  
Tickets~3.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$10,922,455
Adjusted pool$10,916,968
Tickets~3.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.54
Net adjusted value$-1.54

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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Wheel of Fortune
#7
$5

Wheel of Fortune

Game #48
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return69.0%|-$1.55 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.9M (52% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/5 • $200,000
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Wheel of Fortune
#7
$5

Why this ranks #7

Est. Return: 69.0% | -$1.55 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$19,151,860
  
Tickets~5.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$9,929,425
Adjusted pool$9,927,740
Tickets~2.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
Net adjusted value$-1.55

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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20X The Cash
#8
$5

20X The Cash

Game #30
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.9%|-$1.55 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~14.8M (69% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
12/15 • $250,000
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20X The Cash
#8
$5

Why this ranks #8

Est. Return: 68.9% | -$1.55 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$73,750,850
  
Tickets~21.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$51,114,255
Adjusted pool$51,113,083
Tickets~14.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
Net adjusted value$-1.55

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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$200,000 Taxes Paid
#9
$5

$200,000 Taxes Paid

Game #56
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.9%|-$1.55 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.8M (55% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $277,740
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$200,000 Taxes Paid
#9
$5

Why this ranks #9

Est. Return: 68.9% | -$1.55 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$17,562,860
  
Tickets~5.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$9,625,800
Adjusted pool$9,625,043
Tickets~2.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
Net adjusted value$-1.55

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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5 Times Lucky
#10
$5

5 Times Lucky

Game #1
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.4%|-$1.58 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~471.0K (8% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/5 • $200,000
Late-stage estimate: results may be more sensitive to delayed prize claims or reporting lag.
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5 Times Lucky
#10
$5

Why this ranks #10

Est. Return: 68.4% | -$1.58 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$20,971,850
  
Tickets~6.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$1,635,060
Adjusted pool$1,609,907
Tickets~471.0K
Net value/ticket$-1.53
Net adjusted value$-1.58

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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$5 MONOPOLY®
#11
$5

$5 MONOPOLY®

Game #22
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.2%|-$1.59 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.2M (35% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/5 • $200,000
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$5 MONOPOLY®
#11
$5

Why this ranks #11

Est. Return: 68.2% | -$1.59 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$21,287,760
  
Tickets~6.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$7,388,375
Adjusted pool$7,386,113
Tickets~2.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.59
Net adjusted value$-1.59

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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Prize Link Connect
#12
$5

Prize Link Connect

Game #37
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.1%|-$1.59 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.9M (61% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/4 • $200,000
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Prize Link Connect
#12
$5

Why this ranks #12

Est. Return: 68.1% | -$1.59 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$22,037,950
  
Tickets~6.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$13,356,700
Adjusted pool$13,356,328
Tickets~3.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.59
Net adjusted value$-1.59

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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Loteria Grande
#13
$5

Loteria Grande

Game #52
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return68.1%|-$1.60 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~4.4M (71% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/5 • $150,000
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Loteria Grande
#13
$5

Why this ranks #13

Est. Return: 68.1% | -$1.60 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$21,264,585
  
Tickets~6.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$14,939,920
Adjusted pool$14,939,796
Tickets~4.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.60
Net adjusted value$-1.60

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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Jungle Cashword
#14
$5

Jungle Cashword

Game #42
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return66.9%|-$1.66 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.7M (44% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/5 • $150,000
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Jungle Cashword
#14
$5

Why this ranks #14

Est. Return: 66.9% | -$1.66 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$21,231,330
  
Tickets~6.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$9,151,965
Adjusted pool$9,147,399
Tickets~2.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.65
Net adjusted value$-1.66

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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$500 Frenzy
#15
$5

$500 Frenzy

Game #33
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return66.7%|-$1.66 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.3M (34% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
5163/16465 • $500
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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$500 Frenzy
#15
$5

Why this ranks #15

Est. Return: 66.7% | -$1.66 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$34,106,475
  
Tickets~9.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$11,100,120
Adjusted pool$11,096,327
Tickets~3.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.66
Net adjusted value$-1.66

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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High Voltage Cash
#16
$5

High Voltage Cash

Game #13
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return66.7%|-$1.67 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.8M (30% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/4 • $200,000
No special caution on this pick.
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High Voltage Cash
#16
$5

Why this ranks #16

Est. Return: 66.7% | -$1.67 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$20,776,095
  
Tickets~6.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$5,930,835
Adjusted pool$5,928,444
Tickets~1.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.67
Net adjusted value$-1.67

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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Mega Bucks
#17
$5

Mega Bucks

Game #45
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return66.6%|-$1.67 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.9M (40% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/5 • $200,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Mega Bucks
#17
$5

Why this ranks #17

Est. Return: 66.6% | -$1.67 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$25,223,500
  
Tickets~7.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$9,649,050
Adjusted pool$9,644,492
Tickets~2.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.67
Net adjusted value$-1.67

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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20X The Cash
#18
$5

20X The Cash

Game #980
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return66.0%|-$1.70 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.8M (24% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/8 • $250,000
No special caution on this pick.
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20X The Cash
#18
$5

Why this ranks #18

Est. Return: 66.0% | -$1.70 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$40,165,980
  
Tickets~11.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$9,162,020
Adjusted pool$9,091,152
Tickets~2.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.67
Net adjusted value$-1.70

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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Cash King
#19
$5

Cash King

Game #26
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return66.0%|-$1.70 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~871.4K (16% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/4 • $200,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Cash King
#19
$5

Why this ranks #19

Est. Return: 66.0% | -$1.70 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$18,506,500
  
Tickets~5.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$2,894,975
Adjusted pool$2,876,077
Tickets~871.4K
Net value/ticket$-1.68
Net adjusted value$-1.70

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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$200,000 Triple Play
#20
$5

$200,000 Triple Play

Game #995
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return64.7%|-$1.76 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.0M (29% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/4 • $200,000
No special caution on this pick.
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$200,000 Triple Play
#20
$5

Why this ranks #20

Est. Return: 64.7% | -$1.76 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$23,319,830
  
Tickets~6.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$6,408,500
Adjusted pool$6,397,737
Tickets~2.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.76
Net adjusted value$-1.76

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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MEGA BUCKS
#21
$5

MEGA BUCKS

Game #947
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return63.4%|-$1.83 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.1M (10% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/9 • $200,000
No special caution on this pick.
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MEGA BUCKS
#21
$5

Why this ranks #21

Est. Return: 63.4% | -$1.83 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$38,298,260
  
Tickets~11.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$3,640,185
Adjusted pool$3,550,747
Tickets~1.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
Net adjusted value$-1.83

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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LOTERIA® Fiesta
#22
$5

LOTERIA® Fiesta

Game #2
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return62.7%|-$1.86 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~784.9K (11% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/6 • $150,000
No special caution on this pick.
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LOTERIA® Fiesta
#22
$5

Why this ranks #22

Est. Return: 62.7% | -$1.86 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$25,263,995
  
Tickets~7.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$2,499,725
Adjusted pool$2,462,129
Tickets~784.9K
Net value/ticket$-1.82
Net adjusted value$-1.86

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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Double Your Money
#23
$5

Double Your Money

Game #10
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return61.7%|-$1.92 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~597.9K (10% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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Double Your Money
#23
$5

Why this ranks #23

Est. Return: 61.7% | -$1.92 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$20,883,110
  
Tickets~6.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$1,855,640
Adjusted pool$1,844,147
Tickets~597.9K
Net value/ticket$-1.90
Net adjusted value$-1.92

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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Xtreme Cashword
#24
$5

Xtreme Cashword

Game #949
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return60.6%|-$1.97 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.2M (12% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/9 • $150,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Xtreme Cashword
#24
$5

Why this ranks #24

Est. Return: 60.6% | -$1.97 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$35,542,800
  
Tickets~10.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$3,731,505
Adjusted pool$3,645,703
Tickets~1.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.90
Net adjusted value$-1.97

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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