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February 1, 2026 By NCEL

Media Advisory: Winter weather closes lottery offices

All offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2.

January 30, 2026 By NCEL

South Carolina man had to calm down after $1 million jackpot win

He won the "Grand Fortune" jackpot playing Monopoly on Jan. 22.

January 30, 2026 By NCEL

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $303 million for tonight’s drawing

A winner could claim the $303 million jackpot as an annuity or $136.7 million in cash.

January 28, 2026 By NCEL

Charlotte woman enjoys $100,000 win

She won on a $20 100X The Cash scratch-off.

January 28, 2026 By NCEL

Dare County man pockets $100,000 Powerball win

He won his big prize in the Jan. 12 drawing.

January 27, 2026 By NCEL

Powerball jackpot winner claims $209.3 million prize

The lucky player won Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot.

January 26, 2026 By NCEL

Media Advisory: Winter weather delays opening of lottery offices

Due to adverse winter weather conditions, the N.C. Education Lottery will delay the opening of some of its offices on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

January 26, 2026 By NCEL

Union County woman “started freaking out” over $150,000 win

She won on a $5 Holiday Cashword scratch-off.

January 25, 2026 By NCEL

Winter weather closes and delays lottery offices

Due to adverse winter weather conditions, the N.C. Education Lottery will close and delay the opening of some of its offices on Monday, Jan. 26.

January 23, 2026 By NCEL

Johnston County man celebrates “surreal” $2 million win

He won the first $2 million top prize in the Stacks of Cash scratch-off game.

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