20 Years (#39) is a $20 North Carolina scratch-off ticket. 1 of 3 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 3.45. It ranks #20 among 50 eligible North Carolina scratch-offs. Official source: North Carolina Lottery.
Updated
20 Years has 1 of 3 top prizes remaining in North Carolina, with about 59.8% of all listed prize tiers claimed.
20 Years top prize remaining
1
out of 3 originally printed
Overall prize claim rate
59.8%
of all listed prize tiers claimed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $1M | 3 | 1 | 66.7% | 1 in 1194060.00 | 1 in 1441030.00 |
| 2nd | $20K | 200 | 79 | 60.5% | 1 in 17910.90 | 1 in 18240.89 |
| 3rd | $500 | 893 | 366 | 59% | 1 in 4011.40 | 1 in 3937.24 |
| 4th | $400 | 1,796 | 725 | 59.6% | 1 in 1994.53 | 1 in 1987.63 |
| 5th | $200 | 19,575 | 7,820 | 60.1% | 1 in 183.00 | 1 in 184.27 |
| 6th | $100 | 119,215 | 47,602 | 60.1% | 1 in 30.05 | 1 in 30.27 |
| 7th | $50 | 209,054 | 83,819 | 59.9% | 1 in 17.14 | 1 in 17.19 |
| 8th | $40 | 328,345 | 131,788 | 59.9% | 1 in 10.91 | 1 in 10.93 |
| 9th | $20 | 358,074 | 145,024 | 59.5% | 1 in 10.00 | 1 in 9.94 |
20 Years lists published overall odds of 1 in 3.45 for winning any prize. Top-prize odds and the odds of winning more than the ticket price are longer and change as tickets and prizes are claimed.
Overall odds (any prize)
1 in 3.45
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 1194060
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Current estimated top prize odds
1 in 1441030
Based on remaining tickets vs remaining top prizes
Odds to win more than the ticket
1 in 5.28
Combined odds of any prize above $20
20 Years had 3,582,180 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 1,441,030 remain (40.2% of the print run) based on overall prize depletion.
Total tickets printed
3,582,180
Estimated tickets remaining
1,441,030
40.2% of print run left
Estimated tickets sold
2,141,150
20 Years currently ranks #20 of 50 eligible North Carolina scratch-offs in Lottery Valley's composite ranking, with an estimated payout rate of 76%. Rankings compare published odds and prize data; they aren't recommendations, and on average every game pays back less than it costs.
North Carolina scratch-off ranking
#20 of 50
among eligible North Carolina scratch-offs
Estimated payout rate
76%
On average, a $20 ticket returns about $15.28 in prizes — an average loss of $4.72.
Prize pool claim rate
59.8%
Higher claim rates mean fewer prizes remain
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20 Years is game #39 in the North Carolina Lottery scratch-off portfolio. It costs $20 with a $1M top prize.
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Common questions about 20 Years remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in North Carolina.
A 20 Years scratch-off ticket costs $20 in North Carolina.
The top prize for 20 Years is $1,000,000.
As of the last update, 20 Years has 1 top prizes remaining out of 3 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on 20 Years are 1 in 3.45. Individual prize tiers have different odds, shown in the remaining-prizes table on this page.
Combining every prize tier above the $20 ticket price, the odds of winning more than you paid on 20 Years are about 1 in 5.28. Overall odds also count prizes equal to the ticket price, so they are higher.
Based on estimated remaining tickets and remaining top prizes, the current top-prize odds for 20 Years are about 1 in 1441030. Published launch odds may differ because fewer tickets and prizes remain in circulation.
20 Years is listed as an active North Carolina scratch-off with remaining prize data published by the state lottery. Availability at retail stores can vary by location.
20 Years had 3,582,180 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 1,441,030 tickets remain (40.2% of the original print run), based on overall prize depletion.
Lottery Valley estimates 20 Years pays back about 76% of ticket sales in prizes, based on published prize tiers. On average, a $20 ticket returns about $15.28 in prizes — an average loss of $4.72. It's an average across all tickets, not what any single ticket will win.
Small 20 Years prizes can usually be claimed at authorized North Carolina lottery retailers. Larger prizes typically require a claim form and visit to a lottery office. See the official North Carolina lottery site for current claim thresholds and deadlines.
Remaining prizes, odds, and ticket details for 20 Years come from published North Carolina Lottery data synced to Lottery Valley and last updated on October 3, 2026. Always confirm final ticket details on the official lottery site before buying.
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