Education Lottery reminds players of July 26 claims deadline

RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery reminds its players that a deadline to claim prizes for nine instant scratch-off games is Thursday, July 26, 2012. In April, the NCEL officially announced the end of the nine games. Under NCEL policy, all instant game prizes must be claimed within ninety (90) days of the announced end-of-game date.

Claims under $600 can be made at a lottery retailer before midnight on July 26. Claims of $600 to $99,999 must be made at one of the six regional claims centers before 5 p.m. on July 26, while claims of $100,000 and above must be made at NCEL headquarters in Raleigh before 5 p.m. on that day. 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.

Prizes on these games must be claimed by Thursday, July 26.

- $200,000 Cash

- Break The Bank

- Blackout Bingo

- Fantastic 4's

- 5X The Money

- $150 Grand

- Big Win

- Holiday Green

- $100,000 Treasure Tree

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.