May 16, 2013 By NCEL
Someone who played Powerball at the Oakhill Deli & Grill on Oakdale Road in Charlotte won $1 million in Wednesday's drawing. Players have the chance to win the second-largest Powerball jackpot ever on Saturday night.
May 16, 2013 By NCEL
The N.C. Education Lottery is announcing the end of 16 instant scratch-off games. The games, listed in the chart below, end effective Thursday, May 30, 2013.
May 16, 2013 By NCEL
Bruce Battle claimed the second of two $100,000 prizes awarded this week for wins in the $5 MONOPOLY scratch-off game.
May 15, 2013 By NCEL
A ticket worth $236,455 sat unclaimed in Ed Studebaker’s West End home for nearly two months before he realized he’d won the March 14 jackpot.
May 14, 2013 By NCEL
Paula Lampkins of Winston-Salem won in Saturday's Powerball drawing. The jackpot estimate for Wednesday's drawing has been increased to $360 million if taken as an annuity or $229.2 million if taken as a lump sum.
May 14, 2013 By NCEL
Devlien Bullock of Greensboro plans to use the $250,000 prize he won playing Mega Millions to purchase a new home for his family.
May 13, 2013 By NCEL
“Wow, I don’t know what to say,” Gerry Davis said as he held his check for the first time. “I’ve seen some big checks in my lifetime, but never one with my name on it.”
May 13, 2013 By NCEL
As jackpots continued to roll, lottery players across the state had big wins over the weekend playing Powerball and Mega Millions.
May 8, 2013 By NCEL
“I do thank the state of North Carolina,” Carlton Yarbrough said. “It’s become one of my favorite states. This feels great.”
May 7, 2013 By NCEL
“I can’t really describe how I’m feeling,” Connie Grant said. “I feel anxious, but I also feel very blessed.”