Mega Bucks (#45) is a $5 North Carolina scratch-off ticket. 2 of 5 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 4.50. It ranks #42 among 50 eligible North Carolina scratch-offs. Official source: North Carolina Lottery.
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Mega Bucks has 2 of 5 top prizes remaining in North Carolina, with about 52.9% of all listed prize tiers claimed.
Mega Bucks top prize remaining
2
out of 5 originally printed
Overall prize claim rate
52.9%
of all listed prize tiers claimed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $200K | 5 | 2 | 60% | 1 in 1463544.00 | 1 in 1723245.50 |
| 2nd | $5K | 15 | 7 | 53.3% | 1 in 487848.00 | 1 in 492355.86 |
| 3rd | $1K | 62 | 29 | 53.2% | 1 in 118027.74 | 1 in 118844.52 |
| 4th | $500 | 188 | 85 | 54.8% | 1 in 38924.04 | 1 in 40546.95 |
| 5th | $200 | 250 | 109 | 56.4% | 1 in 29270.88 | 1 in 31619.18 |
| 6th | $100 | 73,070 | 32,762 | 55.2% | 1 in 100.15 | 1 in 105.20 |
| 7th | $50 | 58,267 | 26,284 | 54.9% | 1 in 125.59 | 1 in 131.13 |
| 8th | $30 | 30,538 | 13,947 | 54.3% | 1 in 239.63 | 1 in 247.11 |
| 9th | $20 | 122,031 | 55,719 | 54.3% | 1 in 59.97 | 1 in 61.85 |
| 10th | $10 | 731,707 | 342,037 | 53.3% | 1 in 10.00 | 1 in 10.08 |
| 11th | $5 | 609,664 | 294,735 | 51.7% | 1 in 12.00 | 1 in 11.69 |
Mega Bucks lists published overall odds of 1 in 4.50 for winning any prize. Top-prize and profit odds are narrower and change as tickets and prizes are claimed.
Overall odds (any prize)
1 in 4.50
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 1463544
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Current estimated top prize odds
1 in 1723246
Based on remaining tickets vs remaining top prizes
Best published profit odds
1 in 10.00
Strongest listed odds for prizes above $5
Mega Bucks had 7,317,720 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 3,446,491 remain (47.1% of the print run) based on overall prize depletion.
Total tickets printed
7,317,720
Estimated tickets remaining
3,446,491
47.1% of print run left
Estimated tickets sold
3,871,229
Mega Bucks currently ranks #42 of 50 eligible North Carolina scratch-offs in Lottery Valley's composite ranking. Rankings reflect published odds, remaining prizes, and expected value — not a guarantee of profit.
North Carolina scratch-off ranking
#42 of 50
among eligible North Carolina scratch-offs
Prize pool claim rate
52.9%
Higher claim rates mean fewer prizes remain
See the best North Carolina scratch-off tickets to buy for a ranked shortlist across the full state database.
Mega Bucks is game #45 in the North Carolina Lottery scratch-off portfolio. It costs $5 with a $200K top prize.
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Common questions about Mega Bucks remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in North Carolina.
A Mega Bucks scratch-off ticket costs $5 in North Carolina.
The top prize for Mega Bucks is $200,000.
As of the last update, Mega Bucks has 2 top prizes remaining out of 5 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on Mega Bucks are 1 in 4.50. Individual prize tiers have different odds, shown in the remaining-prizes table on this page.
Among published tiers that pay more than the $5 ticket price, the strongest listed odds on Mega Bucks are 1 in 10.00. Overall odds include break-even prizes, so they are not the same as profit odds.
Based on estimated remaining tickets and remaining top prizes, the current top-prize odds for Mega Bucks are about 1 in 1723246. Published launch odds may differ because fewer tickets and prizes remain in circulation.
Mega Bucks 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.
Mega Bucks had 7,317,720 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 3,446,491 tickets remain (47.1% of the original print run), based on overall prize depletion.
Small Mega Bucks 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 Mega Bucks 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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