North Carolina Cash 5 Prizes & Odds

    Every prize and the odds of winning it on one play.

    Odds of winning any prize: 1 in 10.51.

    Match 5$332KNext jackpotOdds to win: 1 in 962,598
    Match 4$250Odds to win: 1 in 5,066
    Match 3$5Odds to win: 1 in 137
    Match 2$1Odds to win: 1 in 11.41

    3.99% state tax is withheld from prizes of $600 or more, plus 24% federal tax from prizes over $5,000. What a prize pays after taxes

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    Answers about North Carolina Cash 5 prizes and odds

    How much does North Carolina Cash 5 pay?
    On a $1 play, Match 5 wins the jackpot, an estimated $332,000 (odds 1 in 962,598). Match 4 wins $250 (1 in 5,066), Match 3 $5 (1 in 137) and Match 2 $1 (1 in 11.41).
    Do you win anything with 2 numbers on North Carolina Cash 5?
    Yes: Match 2 wins $1. Fewer than 2 numbers win nothing.
    What are the odds of winning North Carolina Cash 5?
    The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 10.51. Match 5 wins the jackpot, an estimated $332,000, odds 1 in 962,598.
    Are North Carolina Cash 5 winnings taxed?
    North Carolina taxes lottery winnings at 3.99%. 3.99% state tax is withheld from prizes of $600 or more, plus 24% federal tax from prizes over $5,000.
    How do you claim North Carolina Cash 5 winnings?
    Claim a North Carolina Lottery prize under $600 at any retailer or a regional office, $600 to $99,999 at a regional office and $100,000 or more at NC Lottery Headquarters (Raleigh Claim Center), within 180 days of the drawing. Prizes up to $99,999 can be claimed by mail.

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