North Carolina scratch-off · game #59 · $5
Tar Heels® Scratch-Off (North Carolina)
2 of 2 top prizes of $200,000 are still unclaimed, as of October 29, 2026. Its estimated value is $0.70 per $1, above the average $5 North Carolina game ($0.68).
Tar Heels® prizes left, by prize level
| Prize | Odds | Printed | Left | % left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 1 in 1.45572e+06 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| $10,000 | 1 in 485,240 | 6 | 3 | 50% |
| $2,000 | 1 in 181,965 | 16 | 8 | 50% |
| $500 | 1 in 9,902.86 | 294 | 165 | 56% |
| $200 | 1 in 9,802.83 | 297 | 181 | 61% |
| $100 | 1 in 401.8 | 7,246 | 4,225 | 58% |
| $50 | 1 in 171.46 | 16,980 | 9,999 | 59% |
| $25 | 1 in 36.27 | 80,261 | 47,487 | 59% |
| $15 | 1 in 18.46 | 157,694 | 93,971 | 60% |
| $10 | 1 in 12 | 242,620 | 145,944 | 60% |
| $5 | 1 in 15 | 194,098 | 119,631 | 62% |
Other $5 North Carolina scratch-offs
| Ticket | Game | Top prize | Top prizes left | Odds | Value per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 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 |
 | Loteria Grande | $150,000 | 3 of 5 | 1 in 3.86 | $0.68 |
Questions and answers
How many top prizes are left on Tar Heels®?
As of October 29, 2026, the North Carolina Lottery reports 2 of 2 top prizes of $200,000 left on Tar Heels®.
What are the odds of winning on Tar Heels®?
The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 4.16, per the North Carolina Lottery. Most wins are small prizes, often the ticket price back.
How much does a Tar Heels® ticket cost?
Tar Heels® is a $5 North Carolina scratch-off (game #59).
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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