State guide · NC · $5 tickets · Updated daily
Today's $5 North Carolina scratch-offs ranked by expected value. No game clears break-even today, but the rankings show the least-bad options.
Last updated Nov 4, 2026 · auto every 24h
18+ only. For entertainment purposes — not financial advice. Scratch-offs have a negative expected return on average. 1-800-GAMBLER if you need help.
$5 rankings · NC
$400,000 Jackpot
NC · $5 · 2 top prizes left
0.72
EV/$
CASH
NC · $5 · 2 top prizes left
0.71
EV/$
Tar Heels®
NC · $5 · 2 top prizes left
0.70
EV/$
Wheel of Fortune
NC · $5 · 4 top prizes left
0.70
EV/$
5 Times Lucky
NC · $5 · 1 top prizes left
0.70
EV/$
NC State®
NC · $5 · 2 top prizes left
0.70
EV/$
Diamonds and Dollars
NC · $5 · 2 top prizes left
0.69
EV/$
Holiday Gold Gift
NC · $5 · 3 top prizes left
0.69
EV/$
20X The Cash
NC · $5 · 12 top prizes left
0.69
EV/$
$200,000 Taxes Paid
NC · $5 · 2 top prizes left
0.69
EV/$
SPICY HOT RICHES
NC · $5 · 2 top prizes left
0.68
EV/$
$5 MONOPOLY®
NC · $5 · 2 top prizes left
0.68
EV/$
Loteria Grande
NC · $5 · 3 top prizes left
0.68
EV/$
Prize Link Connect
NC · $5 · 2 top prizes left
0.68
EV/$
Lucky $50s
NC · $5 · 30101 top prizes left
0.68
EV/$
Holiday Cashword
NC · $5 · 1 top prizes left
0.68
EV/$
Jungle Cashword
NC · $5 · 2 top prizes left
0.67
EV/$
$500 Frenzy
NC · $5 · 5332 top prizes left
0.67
EV/$
Mega Bucks
NC · $5 · 2 top prizes left
0.67
EV/$
20X The Cash
NC · $5 · 3 top prizes left
0.67
EV/$
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