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."
August 23, 2013 By NCEL
“I’m feeling very happy,” Abdelrahman Kirdasi said as he collected his winnings on Friday. “This helps me work out a lot of things. I can’t wait to get to the bank.”
August 22, 2013 By NCEL
For a fifth straight year, the lottery has received awards for its efforts to clearly communicate financial information to the public. The awards are conferred by the nonprofit Government Finance Officers Association.
August 21, 2013 By NCEL
The N.C. Education Lottery reminds its players that a deadline to claim prizes for 16 instant scratch-off games is Wednesday, Aug. 28.
August 20, 2013 By NCEL
Tina Sykes, a nurse from Grantsboro in Pamlico County, said she never considered herself lucky until this weekend when she discovered her 20X The Cash instant ticket was worth $200,000.
August 15, 2013 By NCEL
Lynette Brice, an office manager, said that winning Wednesday’s $261,721 jackpot means she can save for retirement and help provide for her grandchildren’s college education.
August 15, 2013 By NCEL
“I had to clean my glasses,” Major McLean said. “Then I had to take them off to make sure I wasn’t seeing things.”