February 11, 2013 By NCEL
A Mint Hill man is the first player to win one of four $1 million prizes playing the Ruby Red 7’s instant game. He bought his winning ticket at the Tobacco Road Outlet on N.C. 24/27 East in Albemarle.
February 8, 2013 By NCEL
“It’s going to feel so good to get rid of my house payment,” Walter Johnson said as he collected his winnings. “I will never forget this day. I feel like a young man again, I’m so happy.”
February 5, 2013 By NCEL
“This may have set us into a position that we don’t have to worry about the future anymore,” Robert Cockrell added. “It really feels great and it couldn’t have come at a better time.”
February 4, 2013 By NCEL
“I did a double take,” Christopher Shotwell said. “I just couldn’t believe my eyes. It’s been a crazy week. I’m pretty excited.”
February 4, 2013 By NCEL
Mary Sinkler, a resident of Elizabethtown, plans to pay bills after winning the first $150,000 top prize in the new Hot Streak game.
January 30, 2013 By NCEL
When it comes to the lottery, the Triad is on a lucky streak. A Greensboro man became the third area resident this week to win $1 million. Another Greensboro player scratched off $100,000 on the first lottery ticket she ever bought.
January 30, 2013 By NCEL
“I was just sitting down relaxing when I checked the numbers on my phone,” Jose Santiago said. “I was just about to throw the ticket away when I saw it. I couldn’t believe it. I’m going to take care of my family and celebrate with my wife. This is really going to help. I’m very happy.”
January 29, 2013 By NCEL
A security guard from Winston-Salem and a factory worker from Asheboro claimed the first two $1 million Powerball prizes of 2013 on Monday.
January 28, 2013 By NCEL
The N.C. Education Lottery has made its second transfer of lottery revenues to the state for this fiscal year, providing to the education programs that it serves an additional $117.4 million.
January 24, 2013 By NCEL
Eunjoo Kim, a resident of Matthews in Union County, is the second player to claim a $200,000 prize in the new Power 7’s game.