RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery is announcing the end of eleven instant scratch-off games. The games, listed in the chart below, end effective Friday, Aug. 17, 2012.

Game No. Game Name
-195 Bankroll Doubler
-208 Pure Gold
-246 $125,000 Casino Cash
-247 Diamond Dollars
-252 Lucky Stars
-254 Carolina Gold
-258 Lucky 7’s
-268 Sapphire Blue 7’s
-270 Sterling Silver
-275 Lucky Clover
-276 Crossword Cash Multiplier

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 Nov. 15, 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.