RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery is announcing the end of nine instant scratch-off games. The games, listed below, end effective Friday, April 27, 2012.

- Game 183, $200,000 Cash
- Game 201, Break The Bank
- Game 245, Blackout Bingo
- Game 249, Fantastic 4's
- Game 253, 5X The Money
- Game 257, $150 Grand
- Game 259, Big Win
- Game 263, Holiday Green
- Game 264, $100,000 Treasure Tree

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 July 26, 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.