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cash 5
09/26/2022
13-18-20-24-40-5-9-34-36-40
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lucky for life
09/26/2022
5-12-18-21-27, 11: LB
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09/27/2022&$1,000Per day for life
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pick 3 day
09/26/2022
2-9-4, 5: FB
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09/27/2022&$500
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pick 3 evening
09/26/2022
0-0-2, 5: FB
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pick 4 day
09/26/2022
9-2-8-3, 5: FB
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09/27/2022&$5,000
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pick 4 evening
09/26/2022
5-9-2-8, 4: FB
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powerball
09/26/2022
13-20-31-33-59, Power Play: x3, 20: PB
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North Carolina Lottery News
Latest news, winners, updates, and breaking information
‘Really shocked’: NC woman plans to use $137,141 lottery win to pay off bills
Valerie Logiudice, of Horse Shoe, bought a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $137,141 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. On Tuesday
North Carolina man wakes up in the middle of the night to discover his $141,000 lottery win
A North Carolina man woke up in the middle of the night to find out he had won half of a $282,218 Cash 5 jackpot, according to a news release from the North Carolina
North Carolina lottery establishes sales record
Record sales of North Carolina Education Lottery tickets last fiscal year led to a record contribution for education, lottery officials announced Monday.
NC flocked to the lottery during pandemic, raising a record $936 million for schools
The NC Education Lottery raised a record $936 million for the state’s schools in the past fiscal year, thanks to increased play during the pandemic. The numbers from fiscal 2021 showed a total $3.8 billion in total sales,
Stunned NC lottery winner stared at ticket ‘for about a half hour’ before it sank in
Lottery winners often confess to screaming and dancing at news they just got rich, but one woman in western North Carolina had a more subtle reaction. Valerie Logiudice says she was sitting around her home in Horse Shoe Tuesday night,
NC Education Lottery announces nearly $1 billion in fiscal year 2021 earnings – a new record
According to a news release from the North Carolina Education Lottery, the $936 million raised for schools is a new record. It came as a result of $3.8 billion in sales.
Lotto Game Draw Times
Find out exactly when draw & cut-off times are
| Game | Ticket Cutoff | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 Daytime | 2:45 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |
| Pick 3 Evening | 10:59 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Pick 4 Daytime | 2:45 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Pick 4 Evening | 10:59 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |
| Cash 5 | 10:59 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |
| Powerball | 9:59 PM | 10:59 PM | 10:59 PM | |||||
| Mega Millions | 10:45 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |||||
| Lucky for Life | 9:30 PM | 11:45 PM | 11:45 PM |
North Carolina Lotto Game Information
Breakdown of your favorite lottery games
| Game | Number of Balls | Number Range | Game Type | Prize Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash 5 | 5 | 1-43 | Daily | Fixed |
| Lucky for Life | 5 | 1-48 | Jackpot | Varied |
| Mega Millions | 5 | 1-70 | Jackpot | Varied |
| Pick 3 Daytime | 3 | 0-9 | Daily | Fixed |
| Pick 3 Evening | 3 | 0-9 | Daily | Fixed |
| Pick 4 Daytime | 4 | 0-9 | Daily | Fixed |
| Pick 4 Evening | 4 | 0-9 | Daily | Fixed |
| Powerball | 5 | 1-69 | Jackpot | Varied |
Lottery Tax Info
Information on what taxes are taken out of winnings
non-resident
Prize Winnings :
$600-$5,000
State Taxes :
5.25%
Federal Tax :
0%
non-resident
Prize Winnings :
$5,000 and up
State Taxes :
5.25%
Federal Tax :
30%
resident
Prize Winnings :
$600-$5,000
State Taxes :
5.25%
Federal Tax :
0%
resident
Prize Winnings :
$5,000 and up
State Taxes :
5.25%
Federal Tax :
24%
FAQ’s for North Carolina Lottery
All NC lottery prizes are subject to state and federal taxes.
No, the NC lottery only accepts payment in the form of cash, check, or debit card.
Unfortunately, no. The NC lottery can make the winner’s name, city, and prize information public record.
All scratch off tickets must be redeemed within 90 days of the scratcher’s closure date. For draw games players have 180 days to claim a prize from the date of the winning draw.
The NC lottery is not responsible for lost tickets. Players should sign the backs of their tickets to prevent someone else from claiming it. If the ticket is not signed then whoever presents the ticket will get the prize.
Odds of winning differ depending on the game. You can find complete odds listed on scratch off tickets or on the NC lottery website for draw games.
For NC lottery winnings less than $600, players can redeem their prize at a lottery retailer, lottery office, or through the mail. For prizes worth more than $600 the winners would need to visit a lottery office and bring appropriate documentation and identification.
NC lottery players must be at least 18 years old to buy tickets or scratchers.
NC has more than 6,000 lottery retailers where you can buy tickets and scratchers. You can also purchase tickets online if you’ve set up an account through the NC lottery website.
nc Lottery Claim Centers
Where to claim and cash in your winnings
NC Education Lottery Headquarters
Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite144, Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 301-3637
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Asheville Regional Office & Claim Centre
16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 251-6223
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Centre
20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 218-5724
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Centre
5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861
(704) 523-4898
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Greenville Regional Office & Claim Centre
2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-7992
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Centre
123 North Cardinal Extension Drive, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2000
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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