North Carolina scratch-off · game #45 · $5
Mega Bucks Scratch-Off (North Carolina)
2 of 5 top prizes of $200,000 are still unclaimed, as of October 29, 2026. Its estimated value is $0.67 per $1, below the average $5 North Carolina game ($0.68).
Mega Bucks prizes left, by prize level
| Prize | Odds | Printed | Left | % left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 1 in 1.46354e+06 | 5 | 2 | 40% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 487,848 | 15 | 7 | 47% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 118,028 | 62 | 25 | 40% |
| $500 | 1 in 38,924 | 188 | 70 | 37% |
| $200 | 1 in 29,270.9 | 250 | 101 | 40% |
| $100 | 1 in 100.15 | 73,070 | 28,836 | 39% |
| $50 | 1 in 125.59 | 58,267 | 23,162 | 40% |
| $30 | 1 in 239.63 | 30,538 | 12,302 | 40% |
| $20 | 1 in 59.97 | 122,031 | 49,279 | 40% |
| $10 | 1 in 10 | 731,707 | 303,589 | 41% |
| $5 | 1 in 12 | 609,664 | 263,377 | 43% |
Other $5 North Carolina scratch-offs
| Ticket | Game | Top prize | Top prizes left | Odds | Value per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tar Heels® | $200,000 | 2 of 2 | 1 in 4.16 | $0.70 |
 | NC State® | $200,000 | 2 of 2 | 1 in 4.16 | $0.70 |
 | Wheel of Fortune | $200,000 | 4 of 5 | 1 in 4.31 | $0.70 |
 | 20X The Cash | $250,000 | 12 of 15 | 1 in 4.37 | $0.69 |
 | CASH | $200,000 | 2 of 3 | 1 in 4.13 | $0.71 |
 | $200,000 Taxes Paid | $277,740 | 2 of 3 | 1 in 4.3 | $0.69 |
Questions and answers
How many top prizes are left on Mega Bucks?
As of October 29, 2026, the North Carolina Lottery reports 2 of 5 top prizes of $200,000 left on Mega Bucks.
What are the odds of winning on Mega Bucks?
The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 4.5, per the North Carolina Lottery. Most wins are small prizes, often the ticket price back.
How much does a Mega Bucks ticket cost?
Mega Bucks is a $5 North Carolina scratch-off (game #45).
More North Carolina scratch-offs
Plain truth: every scratch-off loses money on average, and a game with top prizes left does not make any one ticket more likely to win. These numbers help you skip games whose big prizes are already gone. Always check with the official North Carolina Lottery before you buy.
Source: NC Education Lottery: Scratch-Off Prizes Remaining, as of October 29, 2026.
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