September 16, 2014 By NCEL
The N.C. Education Lottery has become only the 5th U.S. lottery to achieve a top certification from the World Lottery Association for its responsible gaming program.
September 15, 2014 By NCEL
Mary Hansbro matched all five numbers in the Sept. 11 drawing to win the jackpot.
September 11, 2014 By NCEL
“I was scratching in the van outside the store and I thought I had won $150,” James Reid said. “I handed the ticket to my co-worker and he told me I had actually won $150,000. I couldn’t believe it then and I still can’t now.”
September 9, 2014 By NCEL
Jarred Earles of Eden said he followed a hunch on Saturday to buy his first lottery ticket in three years and it paid off with a $200,000 win in the new Break The Bank With Back Scratch! game.
September 8, 2014 By NCEL
Alvin Shaw claimed a $100,000 lottery prize on Monday, which happens to be his wedding anniversary. Thanks to his good luck, Shaw said, he might take his wife on a cruise. “It’s exciting to win,” he said.
September 8, 2014 By NCEL
Patrick Lingo, an assistant manager at an auto repair shop, said winnings means he can save for retirement and his son’s college fund. He also his winnings would also be used to pay off his auto loan and make home repairs.
September 8, 2014 By NCEL
“You hope one day you will win like this," said Clinton Jones of Kernersville. "I don’t play figuring I will win. I play it as a fun thing, hoping I will win.”
September 8, 2014 By NCEL
Something about a morning fishing trip with a brother gave John Wright of Alexander County a “good feeling” so he bought two lottery tickets on the way home and landed $2.6 million as his catch of the day.
September 5, 2014 By NCEL
Randel Holland, a Raleigh businessman, woke up at 3 a.m. Friday, checked his Cash 5 tickets and had a hard time getting back to sleep after seeing he was one of three winners of Thursday’s Carolina Cash 5 jackpot of $474,405.
September 5, 2014 By NCEL
Beginning Sunday, North Carolinians who enjoy lottery games will have a choice of a new draw game, All or Nothing, that will offer chances twice a day to win a top prize of $250,000.