RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery is announcing the end of 10 instant scratch-off games. The games, listed below, end effective Friday, March 6.

The games are $250,000 Cash Money, Papa Johns, $10,000 Jackpot, Lucky Spot!, Triple 7's, Jingle Bucks, Jolly Jingle Bucks, Jingle Bingo Bucks, Jumbo Jingle Bucks and Millionaire Jingle Bucks.

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 June 4, 2015. 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 Customer Services at (877) 962-7529.

Ticket sales made it possible for the lottery to raise more than half a billion for the state last year. For details on how lottery funds have made a difference for specific education programs across North Carolina, click on the “Where the Money Goes” tab on the lottery’s website.