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.”
September 3, 2013 By NCEL
“I’m tickled to death,” Dale Briggs said as he collected his winnings. “I feel awesome. This is a world-changing event for me.”
September 2, 2013 By NCEL
Three new instant scratch-off games are now on sale.
August 30, 2013 By NCEL
Fifteen instant scratch-off games will end on Friday, Sept. 13.
August 28, 2013 By NCEL
“I looked at the lottery’s website and it said someone from Forest City had won,” Felix Scism said. “I wondered ‘Could it be me?’"
August 28, 2013 By NCEL
“I started shaking and felt like I was going to pass out. That lasted for about four or five hours,” Katherine Oliver said as she collected her winnings.
August 26, 2013 By NCEL
“I started shaking when I looked at the ticket,” Eric Benge said as he collected his winnings. “I felt panicky. It was just so hard to believe."