The N.C. Education Lottery reminds its players that a deadline to claim prizes for eight instant scratch-off games is Thursday, March 19. Under NCEL policy, all instant game prizes must be claimed within ninety (90) days of the announced end-of-game date. The NCEL announced that these eight games were ending as of Dec. 19, 2014.

Claims under $600 can be made at a lottery retailer before midnight on March 19. 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 in Raleigh 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.

Prizes on these games must be claimed by Thursday, March 19: $2,500 a Week for Life!, $4,000,000 Gold Bullion, Red, White and Blue Cash, 50X the Cash, Ultimate Crossword, $200,000 Grant, Scoop The Cash and 7-11-21.

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.