RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery is announcing the end of 10 instant scratch-off games. The games, listed below, end effective Friday, May 29.

The games are Jumbo Bucks (game 198), EZ Money, The Color of Money, Caesars, $50,000 Lucky Numbers, Break The Bank, Aces & 8's, Triple Play, Twisted Bingo and Crossword 10X.

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 Aug. 27, 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.