February 5, 2014 By NCEL
“I never dreamed I would actually win,” Cheryl Powell said as she collected her winnings on Wednesday. “This is an incredible feeling.”
February 3, 2014 By NCEL
Vernard Jones stopped Monday morning to buy a soda at the Quick ‘N E-Z on West Trade Street in Charlotte. While there, he bought four Mega Bucks tickets for $5 each. As he scratched off the second ticket, Jones found out he won big.
February 3, 2014 By NCEL
“I just want to spend this money wisely,” John Adegbenjo said as he collected his winnings on Friday. “To win like this is a big privilege.”
February 3, 2014 By NCEL
A new instant game, Green & Gold, will give lottery players more chances to win a prize by letting players try their luck on the back of the tickets as well as the front.
January 31, 2014 By NCEL
Guadalupe Valtierra says her $100,000 win with a Mega Bucks ticket will help her pay some bills and buy some essential items for her home.
January 29, 2014 By NCEL
Ryan Pleasants beat odds of 1 in 575,757 when his ticket matched all five numbers in the Jan. 24 drawing, claiming a third of that night’s $792,045 jackpot.
January 28, 2014 By NCEL
Thanks to strong ticket sales, the N.C. Education Lottery increased earnings for the state’s education programs by 10 percent in the first six months of fiscal year 2014.
January 28, 2014 By NCEL
“I really couldn’t believe it,” Charles Munday said. “You never expect it to happen to you, but this is what you play for. This feels great. It’s amazing, really.”
January 24, 2014 By NCEL
“I saw that I had won and I just started screaming and jumping up and down,” Ruth Alvarado said. “I’m so happy and excited.”
January 23, 2014 By NCEL
For a second time, good luck has come to Keith McClintock. In April 2012, the Durham man scratched his way to $150,000 on a $5 Aces High ticket. This time, his good fortune came on a $10 Holiday Gold ticket – to the tune of $1 million.