$464 million dollars up for grabs in first jackpot drawings of the New Year

December 31, 2015 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:30 PM

With a combined total nearing half a billion dollars on the line in this weekend’s Mega Millions and Powerball drawings, one or more lucky lottery players could celebrate the New Year with a jackpot-size bang.

Friday night, Mega Millions players have the chance to win a $130 million annuity worth $80 million if claimed as a lump sum. Saturday night, Powerball players have a shot at a $334 million annuity worth $205 million cash.

Playing for a big jackpot can be lots of fun. But remember: It might only take one ticket to win!

We've had six jackpot winners of $12 million to $188 million, and always ready to add another one to the list. Good luck to everyone playing for a chance to win.

71 COMMENTS

1/04/2016 05:00 - Leroy T.

this is going to be my year I ma going to hit multiple jackpots good luck to everyone else

1/04/2016 10:12 - Brian S.

Please get rid of the Lucke Zone data that is no longer relevant, like 2012 - 6/2015.

1/03/2016 05:50 - Darrell M.

this is my year

1/03/2016 06:45 - Terry G.

It will be the same as last year all for the Lottery and very little for the player that makes the Lottery.23 tickets yesterday morning at the coffee shop 2 winners money back $5.00. What a joke.Save your money people you will need it one day.

1/03/2016 05:34 - Chester W.

Hope it's not fixed!

1/02/2016 11:23 - theresa e.

Good luck everyone is!

1/02/2016 04:25 - Roger K.

Well since the POWERBALL is so high, I going to spend the 3 dollars on a shot at the Jackpot tonight! Think the QP will be the way i will play it tonight! I know there is going to be a lot of people playing tonight! Could be multiple winners. Good Luck everyone!

1/02/2016 08:55 - Linda A.

Just praying to God turn it around for me.

1/02/2016 07:14 - Deana B.

it is well needed praying

1/02/2016 05:08 - Sean T.

God has truly blessed us with a brand new year. Let's make the best of it.

1/02/2016 04:18 - Ruth C.

is it just me? the lottery never comes south why is it that all other states win the lottery and it never comes to north carolina needless to say i'm so praying to be a winner!

1/02/2016 02:42 - Mark C.

Luck-E-Zone is a scam also...How can players from SC,VA,GA,TN, Win but I can't ??? I have almost 200,000 points haven't won nothing...I think it is rigged...

1/02/2016 02:38 - Mark C.

Spent $ 35.00 on Cash 5 & Mega Millions in the last week won -0- Can you say SCAM...?

1/01/2016 11:47 - Mable F.

Hopefully it'll be me. My Daughter needs help sending her Son (my Grandson) to college. She is a single parent (an excellent Mom) who does everything to help her Son. I would love to be in the position to help her

1/01/2016 11:33 - Latonia D.

I'm gonna claim just some of it, I don't mind sharing. Good Luck!!!!

1/01/2016 11:30 - Calvin L.

Most won off PowerBar $24 and $100 on scratch, still playing with hopes of getting at least 5 to 7 figures, GLA

1/01/2016 11:05 - James L.

Finally #2016

1/01/2016 10:15 - Diane H.

I'm a NICU nurse & i love what i do!! I don't care about winning the Jackpot, I just would love enough to get eye surgery so i want have to stop doing what i love which is taking care of my little babies! ! I'm 34 & have always battled with my vision. Praying for some good luck my way!! Good luck everybody!!

1/01/2016 09:45 - Nathalie C.

I don't ask for too much.. Just 1 million please. Good luck everyone.. Best wishes.

1/01/2016 09:36 - Hope P.

Yes! And YES!

1/01/2016 08:25 - alisha h.

Good luck everyone

1/01/2016 08:15 - Sharon R.

I hope to win it all. My family needs help gina cilly

1/01/2016 07:25 - Derek G.

If Only....

1/01/2016 07:19 - Marian K.

I would give to the church first, take of my kids, and have some much needed work done to my house

1/01/2016 06:19 - Shonda B.

Home repairs ? Church Pavement

1/01/2016 06:15 - Joseph W.

I hope and pray that I can win please

1/01/2016 06:10 - Raymond A.

My wife and I have already decided: If we win, we will give 25,000 to our church, 25,000 to St. Jude Research Center, 25,000 to Wounded Warriors, 25,000 to her brother, 25,000 to each of MY 2 brothers, and we will pay off our home, and go on a nice vacation to Alaska. (We should be broke after that....) :)

1/01/2016 05:41 - JOHN M.

2016, I pray for a glorious and prosperous New Year. Would be very happy to be that LUCKEE winner to start the year off. "Fix it Jesus."

1/01/2016 05:36 - Dale T.

waiting to see what 2016 have for me

1/01/2016 05:14 - David B.

108 said. I not playing still next week. Why because, I don't think no one going to win till next week when balls settle down.food for thought.

1/01/2016 04:52 - James L.

THE TIME IS FINALLY MINE!!!! SHINE,SUNSHINE, SHINE!!!!!!!

1/01/2016 04:08 - Ebony W.

If I won 188 million Id do the right things and not Squander it on foolishness like spending millions bailing people out of jail or on unnecessary material things. #Ijs

1/01/2016 02:51 - William W.

How has there only been 6 winners?

1/01/2016 02:21 - Beth L.

Thank you Jesus

1/01/2016 02:03 - Karen M.

Retired address unknown!!!! ¡ lol

1/01/2016 01:02 - Pamela B.

I wish the best of luck for all the contenders - I Am patiently waiting - this is North Carolina's year to prosper in these winnings - Overflow...

1/01/2016 12:58 - altina m.

Hopefully I will be the next winner and have a happy new year

1/01/2016 12:50 - tamatha p.

Yes please

1/01/2016 11:34 - ROSA F.

Good Luck to you all Lucke Zone player's better year 2016...

1/01/2016 11:00 - Janice L.

praying

1/01/2016 10:45 - Lennell S.

I have brought 15 tickets,2016 is my year. WHHOOAAA !!!!!!!!!

1/01/2016 09:38 - EBONE P.

Yessss!!!! #2016

1/01/2016 07:13 - Roma M.

I wish I wood win.

1/01/2016 06:28 - Sylvia T.

Where is time for me and my wife to hit the jackpot like that and live comfortable

1/01/2016 06:01 - Linda M.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1/01/2016 02:18 - Alba P N.

I wish I can won but always play and never win neither .50Cents w0w , someone have to bless my luck please!!!!lol

1/01/2016 02:15 - Tyra S.

Please let it be me

1/01/2016 01:58 - Nicholas r.

I hope my # comes up i could do so much with that much money! I would help all the homeless vets and familys struggling to get back on top

1/01/2016 12:50 - Phyllis R.

I'm claiming IT, GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!

1/01/2016 12:39 - Alberta W.

I'm NEXT!

1/01/2016 12:30 - richard w.

Happy new years ncel

1/01/2016 12:22 - Calandra R.

Im next Happy New Year!!!!!$$$$$$$

12/31/2015 11:58 - joanie m.

Sounds great who-d-who?????? Happy New Year Good luck to us all

12/31/2015 10:46 - doris r.

I want to be in that number. I needed the money real bad.

12/31/2015 09:52 - Debra R.

Good Luck everyone

12/31/2015 09:42 - charles m.

God can do anything for anybody.

12/31/2015 09:05 - michael r.

hope

12/31/2015 07:29 - Ann J.

I can use money to pay of some bills if God will.And congulation to all winners that's won in 2015.Hopefull 2016 Will be better.Happy New Year

12/31/2015 07:05 - potter h.

n/c

12/31/2015 06:14 - William D.

Good Luck to Everybody and 2016 will be an amazing year for North Carolina. Could it be possible for the same person to win both large lotteries and claim the 464 Million!!!!! Happy New Years to all at the Lucke-Zone.

12/31/2015 05:50 - glenn h.

the only thing I can say is I hope to win, thanks

12/31/2015 05:45 - RYAN C.

It is mine

12/31/2015 05:31 - Anthony B.

Id love to hit either one. Id donate to charities and ofcourse spend some on myself and family.but donations 1st..

12/31/2015 05:11 - MICHAEL H.

I just wish someone that lives in WNC would win! I wish everyone the best of Luck and a Very Happy & Safe New Year! P.S. WNC does not begin and End in Asheville!

12/31/2015 05:10 - jose d.

Why not ? Pic 3 and 4 here at lucke zone ? :-) :-) :-)

12/31/2015 04:58 - Shindea W.

I pray it's me!

12/31/2015 04:21 - william b.

Lord, please let me win one time.

12/31/2015 03:13 - Rhonda G.

Hope it's me!

12/31/2015 03:09 - kenny f.

I'm In

12/31/2015 02:40 - Chris H.

Abundant

12/31/2015 02:21 - lisa p.

21 tickets 20 losers one $1 ticket one the other five pens and threes all losers how can you call yourself a lottery should be called Robert

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$464 million dollars up for grabs in first jackpot drawings of the New Year

December 31, 2015 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:30 PM

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