The N.C. Education Lottery reminds its players that a deadline to claim prizes for ten instant scratch-off games is Thursday, June 4. Under NCEL policy, all instant game prizes must be claimed within ninety (90) days of the announced end-of-game date. The NCEL announced in February that these ten games were ending as of March 6.

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

Claims under $600 can be made at a lottery retailer before midnight on June 4. 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.

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.