The N.C. Education Lottery is announcing the end of 15 instant scratch-off games on Friday, Sept. 13. The games are Cash Spectacular, Quick Bucks, $100,000 Taxes Paid, 20X The Money, 3X The Payout, Bejeweled, Fast $50, Instant Carolina Cash 5, Spades, 10X The Payout, Blackjack Tripler, Diamonds 4X, Lucky Green, Hot Streak and Power 7's.

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 Dec. 12, 2013. 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 Player Services at (877) 962-7529.