Do you have your Carolina Gold tickets entered into the $1 million second-chance drawing already? If so, best of luck. If not, hurry! The deadline to enter them online is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 23. The $1 million amount is the largest prize ever offered in a second-chance drawing in North Carolina history.
As of Thursday morning, just more than 691,000 tickets were entered into the drawing, which will be held on Wednesday, March 28.
Many players ask us about the timetable after second-chance drawings, so here’s how it will work. Once the results of the drawing have been certified and the grand prize winner has been contacted, that person will come to lottery headquarters in Raleigh to complete the claim process. Past winners have been able to come in right away; others needed more time to schedule their visit because of work or family considerations. After all those steps have been taken, we will announce the $1 million winner’s name.
The Carolina Gold game started on Sept. 27, 2011 with three top prizes of $1 million players could win instantly. So far, two of those top prizes have been claimed – by Michael Thompson of Kelford in Bertie County, and by Todd and Penny Beck of Kernersville in Forsyth County. We’ll look forward to meeting whoever scratches off that third $1 million instant prize.
We also look forward to meeting, and introducing, the winner of the largest second-chance drawing prize in our state’s history. Get those entries in by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, and best of luck to you all.
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First I like to thank you NCEL for answering all our question throughout this and for all the updates.A big CONGRATULATIONS to whomever did win,I hope it will take care of all plans you have.To everyone else we have to keep striving . :)
Can you verify that the drawing has taken place and winner contacted ?
2 days ! Since September 2011, when Carolina Gold came out, I have had this feeling of my blessing coming through.I wish everyone the best of luck,but i'm counting it done in Jesus name.
I need to win my husband is losing his job. we are praying for guidance.
Blessings to my family if we win!
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Let me just say this "My profile is up to date and phone# and address correct. Been practicing my on my reaction,but I know it will just come naturally. CC baby CC !