RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery is announcing the end of 11 instant scratch-off games. Hot $50's, Black Pearls, Hot $100's, Triple Tripler, $50,000 Jackpot, $500,000 Anniversary Cash, Ruby Red 7's, Match 3 Tripler, Cash Bonanza, Sand Dollar Doubler and $20K Payday all end effective Friday, Nov. 18, 2011.

In accordance with NCEL policy, all instant game prizes must be claimed within ninety (90) days of the announced end-of-game date. Therefore, all prizes associated with the games listed above must be claimed on or before Feb 16, 2012. Claims of $600 up to $99,999 must be made at one of the six regional claim centers before 5 p.m. that day while claims of $100,000 and above must be made at NCEL headquarters before 5 p.m. on that day as well.

Claims that are mailed to the NCEL must be received within 90 days of the official end of game date. Postmarks will not satisfy the 90-day requirement.

For more information, players should visit the official NCEL website at www.nc-educationlottery.org, email the NCEL at playerinfo@lotterync.net, or call the Player Hotline at (877) 962-7529.