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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 8/14/202624 picks shownHow rankings workEstimates use NC Education Lottery reported data. Most tickets have negative expected value; outcomes are random.
CASH
#1
$5

CASH

Game #53
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return71.1%|-$1.45 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~4.3M (89% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/3 • $200,000
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CASH
#1
$5

Why this ranks #1

Est. Return: 71.1% | -$1.45 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$17,003,220
  
Tickets~4.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.45
  
Today
Prize pool$15,104,930
Adjusted pool$15,103,467
Tickets~4.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.45
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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$400,000 Jackpot
#2
$5

$400,000 Jackpot

Game #928
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return71.0%|-$1.45 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.5M (14% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/5 • $400,000
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$400,000 Jackpot
#2
$5

Why this ranks #2

Est. Return: 71.0% | -$1.45 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$35,507,645
  
Tickets~10.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$5,303,435
Adjusted pool$5,267,474
Tickets~1.5M
Net value/ticket$-1.43
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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Prize Link Connect
#3
$5

Prize Link Connect

Game #37
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return69.8%|-$1.51 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~4.4M (68% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
4/4 • $200,000
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Prize Link Connect
#3
$5

Why this ranks #3

Est. Return: 69.8% | -$1.51 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$22,037,950
  
Tickets~6.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$15,188,885
Adjusted pool$15,188,690
Tickets~4.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.51
Net adjusted value$-1.51

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
#4▲1
$5

Wheel of Fortune

Game #48
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return69.1%|-$1.55 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~4.0M (72% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
4/5 • $200,000
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Wheel of Fortune
#4▲1
$5

Why this ranks #4

Est. Return: 69.1% | -$1.55 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$19,151,860
  
Tickets~5.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$13,820,105
Adjusted pool$13,816,088
Tickets~4.0M
Net value/ticket$-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
#5▼1
$5

20X The Cash

Game #30
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return69.0%|-$1.55 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~16.1M (75% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
13/15 • $250,000
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20X The Cash
#5▼1
$5

Why this ranks #5

Est. Return: 69.0% | -$1.55 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$73,750,850
  
Tickets~21.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$55,655,040
Adjusted pool$55,654,872
Tickets~16.1M
Net value/ticket$-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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Loteria Grande
#6
$5

Loteria Grande

Game #52
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.9%|-$1.55 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~5.9M (96% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
5/5 • $150,000
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Loteria Grande
#6
$5

Why this ranks #6

Est. Return: 68.9% | -$1.55 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$21,264,585
  
Tickets~6.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$20,391,415
Adjusted pool$20,391,236
Tickets~5.9M
Net value/ticket$-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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SPICY HOT RICHES
#7
$5

SPICY HOT RICHES

Game #991
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.3%|-$1.58 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.6M (38% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/4 • $200,000
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SPICY HOT RICHES
#7
$5

Why this ranks #7

Est. Return: 68.3% | -$1.58 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$23,201,565
  
Tickets~6.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$8,756,720
Adjusted pool$8,754,041
Tickets~2.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.58
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 Times Lucky
#8
$5

5 Times Lucky

Game #1
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.2%|-$1.59 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~483.3K (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
#8
$5

Why this ranks #8

Est. Return: 68.2% | -$1.59 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$20,971,850
  
Tickets~6.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$1,671,660
Adjusted pool$1,646,814
Tickets~483.3K
Net value/ticket$-1.54
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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Diamonds and Dollars
#9
$5

Diamonds and Dollars

Game #41
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.1%|-$1.59 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.2M (43% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/4 • $200,000
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Diamonds and Dollars
#9
$5

Why this ranks #9

Est. Return: 68.1% | -$1.59 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$17,628,795
  
Tickets~5.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$7,445,895
Adjusted pool$7,443,527
Tickets~2.2M
Net value/ticket$-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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$5 MONOPOLY®
#10
$5

$5 MONOPOLY®

Game #22
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return67.9%|-$1.61 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.4M (40% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/5 • $200,000
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$5 MONOPOLY®
#10
$5

Why this ranks #10

Est. Return: 67.9% | -$1.61 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$21,287,760
  
Tickets~6.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$8,296,160
Adjusted pool$8,293,313
Tickets~2.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.61
Net adjusted value$-1.61

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
#11
$5

$500 Frenzy

Game #33
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return67.7%|-$1.61 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~4.8M (48% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
7649/16465 • $500
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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$500 Frenzy
#11
$5

Why this ranks #11

Est. Return: 67.7% | -$1.61 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$34,106,475
  
Tickets~9.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$16,115,845
Adjusted pool$16,112,671
Tickets~4.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.61
Net adjusted value$-1.61

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 Cashword
#12
$5

Holiday Cashword

Game #19
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return67.5%|-$1.62 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.8M (49% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/3 • $150,000
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Holiday Cashword
#12
$5

Why this ranks #12

Est. Return: 67.5% | -$1.62 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$12,769,535
  
Tickets~3.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$6,142,625
Adjusted pool$6,137,076
Tickets~1.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.62
Net adjusted value$-1.62

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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Jungle Cashword
#13
$5

Jungle Cashword

Game #42
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return67.2%|-$1.64 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~4.0M (65% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/5 • $150,000
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Jungle Cashword
#13
$5

Why this ranks #13

Est. Return: 67.2% | -$1.64 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$21,231,330
  
Tickets~6.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$13,503,930
Adjusted pool$13,503,286
Tickets~4.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.64
Net adjusted value$-1.64

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
#14
$5

Mega Bucks

Game #45
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return66.8%|-$1.66 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~4.4M (60% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/5 • $200,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Mega Bucks
#14
$5

Why this ranks #14

Est. Return: 66.8% | -$1.66 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$25,223,500
  
Tickets~7.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$14,751,225
Adjusted pool$14,751,225
Tickets~4.4M
Net value/ticket$-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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LOTERIA® Fiesta
#15
$5

LOTERIA® Fiesta

Game #2
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return66.7%|-$1.67 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.3M (18% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/6 • $150,000
No special caution on this pick.
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LOTERIA® Fiesta
#15
$5

Why this ranks #15

Est. Return: 66.7% | -$1.67 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$25,263,995
  
Tickets~7.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$4,368,685
Adjusted pool$4,341,778
Tickets~1.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.65
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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High Voltage Cash
#16
$5

High Voltage Cash

Game #13
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return66.6%|-$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: 66.6% | -$1.67 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$20,776,095
  
Tickets~6.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$5,969,705
Adjusted pool$5,967,243
Tickets~1.8M
Net value/ticket$-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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Cash King
#17
$5

Cash King

Game #26
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return66.3%|-$1.68 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.3M (25% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/4 • $200,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Cash King
#17
$5

Why this ranks #17

Est. Return: 66.3% | -$1.68 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$18,506,500
  
Tickets~5.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$4,410,155
Adjusted pool$4,401,332
Tickets~1.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.68
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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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$9,191,130
Adjusted pool$9,119,313
Tickets~2.8M
Net value/ticket$-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
#19
$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
#19
$5

Why this ranks #19

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$6,434,375
Adjusted pool$6,423,266
Tickets~2.0M
Net value/ticket$-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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Peppermint Payout
#20
$5

Peppermint Payout

Game #18
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return64.3%|-$1.79 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~745.7K (18% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/3 • $150,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Peppermint Payout
#20
$5

Why this ranks #20

Est. Return: 64.3% | -$1.79 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$14,005,385
  
Tickets~4.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$2,414,465
Adjusted pool$2,396,696
Tickets~745.7K
Net value/ticket$-1.76
Net adjusted value$-1.79

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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MEGA BUCKS
#21
$5

MEGA BUCKS

Game #947
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return63.2%|-$1.84 / 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: 63.2% | -$1.84 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$38,298,260
  
Tickets~11.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$3,669,850
Adjusted pool$3,579,742
Tickets~1.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.76
Net adjusted value$-1.84

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
#22
$5

Double Your Money

Game #10
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return62.2%|-$1.89 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~698.1K (12% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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Double Your Money
#22
$5

Why this ranks #22

Est. Return: 62.2% | -$1.89 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$20,883,110
  
Tickets~6.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$2,179,700
Adjusted pool$2,171,887
Tickets~698.1K
Net value/ticket$-1.88
Net adjusted value$-1.89

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
#23
$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
#23
$5

Why this ranks #23

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$3,756,910
Adjusted pool$3,670,712
Tickets~1.2M
Net value/ticket$-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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Jurassic Park
#24
$5

Jurassic Park

Game #6
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return51.5%|-$2.43 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~334.6K (7% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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Jurassic Park
#24
$5

Why this ranks #24

Est. Return: 51.5% | -$2.43 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$17,579,185
  
Tickets~5.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$895,470
Adjusted pool$861,671
Tickets~334.6K
Net value/ticket$-2.32
Net adjusted value$-2.43

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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