Tar Heels® (#59) is a $5 North Carolina scratch-off ticket. 2 of 2 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 4.16. It ranks #9 among 57 eligible North Carolina scratch-offs. Official source: North Carolina Lottery.
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Tar Heels® has 2 of 2 top prizes remaining in North Carolina, with about 5.5% of all listed prize tiers claimed.
Tar Heels® top prize remaining
2
out of 2 originally printed
Overall prize claim rate
5.5%
of all listed prize tiers claimed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $200K | 2 | 2 | 0% | 1 in 1455720.00 | 1 in 1376255.50 |
| 2nd | $10K | 6 | 6 | 0% | 1 in 485240.00 | 1 in 458751.83 |
| 3rd | $2K | 16 | 16 | 0% | 1 in 181965.00 | 1 in 172031.94 |
| 4th | $500 | 294 | 276 | 6.1% | 1 in 9902.86 | 1 in 9972.87 |
| 5th | $200 | 297 | 289 | 2.7% | 1 in 9802.83 | 1 in 9524.26 |
| 6th | $100 | 7,246 | 6,876 | 5.1% | 1 in 401.80 | 1 in 400.31 |
| 7th | $50 | 16,980 | 16,033 | 5.6% | 1 in 171.46 | 1 in 171.68 |
| 8th | $25 | 80,261 | 75,761 | 5.6% | 1 in 36.27 | 1 in 36.33 |
| 9th | $15 | 157,694 | 148,863 | 5.6% | 1 in 18.46 | 1 in 18.49 |
| 10th | $10 | 242,620 | 229,307 | 5.5% | 1 in 12.00 | 1 in 12.00 |
| 11th | $5 | 194,098 | 183,900 | 5.3% | 1 in 15.00 | 1 in 14.97 |
Tar Heels® lists published overall odds of 1 in 4.16 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 4.16
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 1455720
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Current estimated top prize odds
1 in 1376256
Based on remaining tickets vs remaining top prizes
Best published profit odds
1 in 12.00
Strongest listed odds for prizes above $5
Tar Heels® had 2,911,440 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 2,752,511 remain (94.5% of the print run) based on overall prize depletion.
Total tickets printed
2,911,440
Estimated tickets remaining
2,752,511
94.5% of print run left
Estimated tickets sold
158,929
Tar Heels® currently ranks #9 of 57 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
#9 of 57
among eligible North Carolina scratch-offs
Prize pool claim rate
5.5%
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.
Tar Heels® is game #59 in the North Carolina Lottery scratch-off portfolio. It costs $5 with a $200K top prize.
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Common questions about Tar Heels® remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in North Carolina.
A Tar Heels® scratch-off ticket costs $5 in North Carolina.
The top prize for Tar Heels® is $200,000.
As of the last update, Tar Heels® has 2 top prizes remaining out of 2 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on Tar Heels® are 1 in 4.16. 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 Tar Heels® are 1 in 12.00. 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 Tar Heels® are about 1 in 1376256. Published launch odds may differ because fewer tickets and prizes remain in circulation.
Tar Heels® 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.
Tar Heels® had 2,911,440 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 2,752,511 tickets remain (94.5% of the original print run), based on overall prize depletion.
Small Tar Heels® 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 Tar Heels® 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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