September 24, 2013 By NCEL
“I was surprised and happy,” said Tommy Belcher. “If my mother-in-law hadn’t told me about the ticket, I may have let it expire. The only thing she’s asking for is a new refrigerator, and I’m going to buy it for her.”
September 23, 2013 By NCEL
Juan Dominguez, a retired construction worker from Holly Springs, said he will enjoy retirement without a mortgage after winning the top prize in the 50X The Cash game.
September 19, 2013 By NCEL
Nannie Wheeler matched all five numbers in the Sept. 16 Carolina Cash 5 drawing and won the jackpot.
September 17, 2013 By NCEL
Mitch and Sally Hathaway of Hope Mills are the most recent North Carolinians to win $1 million playing the lottery. With their win, two top prizes of $1 million remain to be claimed in the Maximum Green game.
September 12, 2013 By NCEL
The N.C. Education Lottery plans to offer a new service to its players that will allow tickets to be purchased for its three jackpot games – Powerball, Mega Millions and Carolina Cash 5 – by subscription through its website.
September 12, 2013 By NCEL
“We’ve been talking about doing that for a while,” Patrick Stanley said. “This will make it really easy. I’m happy.”
September 10, 2013 By NCEL
Jorge Polanco, a maintenance worker, said that winning $250,000 playing Mega Millions means he can take his wife and three kids on a trip to Nicaragua, where he is originally from.
September 9, 2013 By NCEL
Wake County lottery players are on a lucky streak. Three players have claimed big instant scratch-off prizes in the past four days, including two $100,000 wins and a $4 million win.
September 6, 2013 By NCEL
“This money means security,” Charles Reffitt said as he collected his winnings. “I feel like a lot has been lifted off of us. This is a blessing.”
September 6, 2013 By NCEL
“I saw the numbers on TV but only thought I had matched three at first,” Anthony Marks said as he collected his winnings. “But then I saw the last two. I still can’t believe it’s real.”