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July 1, 2014 By NCEL

Moore County man on $150,000 instant win: ‘It feels like a big payday’

“I couldn’t believe it when I found out I won, because it takes a while to set in,” Franklin Holder said as he held his check for the first time. “Now it feels like a big payday.”

July 1, 2014 By NCEL

Lottery earns more than half a billion for education

Thanks to North Carolinians enjoying lottery games, the N.C. Education Lottery earned more than half a billion dollars for education programs in fiscal year 2014, the most money ever in a single year.

July 1, 2014 By NCEL

Fayetteville man wakes up to find he’s won a jackpot

“When I found out at midnight, I thought it had to be a dream,” Randy Taylor said. “I woke up the next morning with a smile on my face when I realized I had really won.”

June 30, 2014 By NCEL

Cary man on $750,000 lottery win: ‘It was a life-changing moment’

“It enables our family to not worry so much about the future. I am extremely grateful for the security it provides for us,” Ronnie Versteeg said.

June 30, 2014 By NCEL

New instant games offer bingo theme and top prizes of $150,000

This Tuesday brings four new instant scratch-off games with top prizes up to $150,000.

June 24, 2014 By NCEL

Cabarrus County woman wins $227,730 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot

Cathy Klinglesmith of Harrisburg purchased the lucky ticket at the Food Lion on N.C. 49 in Harrisburg.

June 20, 2014 By NCEL

Crossword ticket spells $100,000 for Scotland County woman

Ila Patel is the most recent North Carolinian to win $100,000 playing Ultimate Crossword. She purchased the lucky $5 ticket on a visit to the Quality Food Mart on North Main Street in Holly Springs.

June 20, 2014 By NCEL

Brunswick County mom to save for college with $150,000 win

“I looked at my ticket every day after winning because I still couldn’t believe it,” said Amy Franke.

June 13, 2014 By NCEL

Yadkinville woman plans to enjoy a trip to Mexico with $100,000 win

“I couldn’t believe it when I scratched it off,” Laura Luis said. “It didn’t feel real then, but it sure feels real now.”

June 13, 2014 By NCEL

Roanoke Rapids retiree to travel and help family with $165,395 Cash 5 win

“I don’t always win, but I know it’s going to a good cause," said Jerry Hawkins. "But it sure feels great to win.”

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