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New-look ‘Bucks’ games start on First Tuesday

August 1, 2015 Posted by NC Lottery at 10:41 AM
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The tickets got a make-over, but it’s the same family of Bucks games you love. Be on the look-out next week for new Jumbo, Mega and Big Ol’ Bucks tickets at your favorite store.

The head of the family, Jumbo Bucks, is a $10 game with eight top prizes of $750,000. If you see a 10X symbol, you win 10 times the prize shown, a “$100” symbol wins $100 instantly and the “BUCKS” symbol means you win all 15 prizes on the ticket.

At $5 per ticket, Mega Bucks features 10 top prizes of $100,000. A “Money Roll” symbol wins the prize shown instantly and the “5X” symbol means, you guessed it, winning five times the prize shown.

A Big Ol’ Bucks ticket might be just $2, but it can still hold its own with 10 top prizes of $50,000. Taking after its older siblings, revealing a “Money Roll” means winning the prize shown instantly and scratching off a “BUCKS” symbol wins all 10 prizes.

For a limited time only, Mighty Bucks is in the mix. The $1 game begins with 12 top prizes of $5,000. The “Money Roll” symbol wins the prize shown instantly. These tickets could go “mighty” fast, so don’t wait if you want to try your luck with this game.

The Bucks games are always in stores. The last round of the original games will continue to be on sale until the last top prize is won or the game is ended. Remember you can always check our website, updated daily, to see how many prizes remain at every level for any game. You can also ask a retailer to print out a summary of all the top prizes remaining.

We want players to be able to find new games at as many stores as possible on First Tuesday and, because of that, they’re available sooner at some locations. Others won’t have new games for sale until they have space in their dispensers to load them. If you have any questions, you can call customer service between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 877-962-7529.

They’re your favorite games with a new look. Good luck to everyone.


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8/11/2015 10:38 - Donald W.

bought 25 of the $2 Bucks and I won $2, that is ridiculous

8/07/2015 07:55 - Juanita T.

How can we request to know how many entries where made on any given second chance drawing. Gives us a better idea of our odds.

8/07/2015 11:52 - henrietta m.

exactly how are the second chance winners chosen? if I put a lot I don't win if I put lots still no chance of winning.NC Lottery
In a random drawing. If you have one entry in a drawing, you have a chance to win. The more entries, the more chances you have to win. But no guarantee. Good luck!

8/07/2015 02:53 - nick s.

Love the old games with the new look. Done hit 100, 50 a few times, 25,15,3, and a couple dollars. Beem scratching since they come out off 20$.

8/06/2015 07:33 - Brian D.

@NCEL That's great news about the Texas sized instant game. I cannot wait to try it. Is that a $600 roll (20 games) or a $900 roll (30 games).NC Lottery
We believe it's 20 tickets per roll. But let us check with someone in product development next week to confirm that.

8/06/2015 05:52 - Elisabeth W.

Can we redeem points for cool stuff? The second chances are way too hard to win! At least we will get a little something for points redeem. Still waiting on a huge, massive million dollars or few millions BIG PROMOTION! THX LUCKE ZONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8/05/2015 08:23 - Linda R.

The New Bucks Games are like a lot of the old games, no winners. I bought 6 in a row $5.00, 10 in a row $1.00 and 1 $10.00 ticket, NO Winner!!!!

8/04/2015 05:21 - Melody W.

How do I talk to someone about the second chance nobody ever comes on the chat line and the emails never explain to me what I askNC Lottery
You can call our customer service between 8am and 5:30pm, Monday-Friday at 877-962-7529

8/04/2015 03:14 - Robert R.

to the "player" that has 16000 points..... are you using your points to enter the drawings... its not automatic you know...

8/04/2015 11:35 - William D.

wondering by registering all our tickets is it possible for a total (Dollars) of all the tickets we have spent for the year?NC Lottery
No, the system does not track and total the dollar value of the tickets you've entered. You'd have to track that yourself :)

8/04/2015 07:04 - Sarah B.

I don't like the new scan all ticket. Now you can't tell if it's a winner are not before you entry.

8/03/2015 10:21 - Darius N.

I was trying to enter the big ol'bucks I will not read itNC Lottery
For any technical problems, please click the HELP link at the top of the screen and fill out an Online Support form.

8/03/2015 07:59 - rasim j.

I spend 150 to 200 biweekly I have a win no more $100 3 times past couple years I gave I don't know how to play

8/03/2015 07:09 - Linda J.

how are the second chance winners notified?NC Lottery
First by e-mail, typically within 48 hours of the drawing date. Then, if necessary by telephone and certified mail. We can only announce a winner's name after he or she has completed the claim process. Good luck!

8/03/2015 06:05 - Justin H.

I agree on the trash pulls.Its fair game. It just amazes me how you people get so mad over not winning draw games because,"nobody from my town wins" yet get so excited for the worst odds of any lottery game there is..Scratch offs.Good luck to all players!!

8/03/2015 05:05 - Benjamin J.

Weren't you guys supposed to be rolling out a $30 ticket soon?NC Lottery
It's scheduled for First Tuesday in September :)

8/03/2015 03:47 - Melody W.

I'm ready to win something

8/03/2015 02:33 - Deana D.

i am sorry i know that we are talking about the new games but i wish you would add some more money to the mayhems games i love them

8/03/2015 12:44 - Raif S.

Jayrock, Some people don't have the time or want to make the effort to save up their tickets, scratch off the front numbers, sort them, keep up with which tickets are expiring first and sit and type them in for hours. And some pple don't even have a computer or mobile device to do it. So for those that do and take the time and effort to type in the non winning tickets, they should be able to do that with the tickets they find in the trash from those who obviously don't want to go thru the trouble . Even when you do spend all that time and effort, doesn't mean you will win anything just like when U buy the ticket the first time . I typed in losing tickets for months and accumulated over 11,000 points then entered one of the second chance drawings but never won anything. Just makes U wonder if it's worth all the time and trouble. I have over 16,000 points and counting now and if I don't win anything this time, I may just quit typing in tickets .

8/03/2015 09:39 - Brian D.

@NCEL: Is it true that you guys is going to launch your first 30.00 scratch off instant game or was that a typo in the downloads / instant game schedule.NC Lottery
It's due to come out First Tuesday in September

8/03/2015 08:28 - Robert C.

....one mans trash could be another "persons" treasure!!! Keep throwing them away, and I will keep digging, scratching and scanning!!! GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE

8/03/2015 07:34 - Thorne B.

Luckezone,My comment about prize size on scratch off tickets was an honest question and has nothing to do with "TEA".The use of a multiplier or other method indicating a prize, i.e. a $5.00 scratch off with multiple $2.00 prizes is new to me and should not be allowed. Why is this being done? Are ticket sales down? Just an honest question. Thanks,bayt77NC Lottery
For several years now games that have a multiplier feature have had prizes like that; we hope that some of the games we have offer play styles and prizes that you like. The lottery just finished a record year of ticket sales, prizes awarded and money earned for education.

8/03/2015 07:32 - angela g.

I don't know about trash can searching but people should take their tickets when they leave-its almost like finding money- sad to say finders keepers-because some people don't check their tickets well- an they are WINNERS:-( take your tickets with YOU!

8/03/2015 06:08 - Alice F.

2 trucks gone... 2 lucky guys. can a gal be lucky next time?

8/03/2015 05:52 - Roger K.

well folks, haven't been playing lottery anymore since my wife's don't have a job. But guess what! My pick 4 numbers came out July 31st 5751 my old phone number. My address numbers came out as any order 1557 on July 31st. Then on August 2nd my pick 3 numbers came out 557. What is so weird is the 557-5751 was my phone number. Don't call it, because we have moved now, I don't have that number anymore!That's what I get for not being able to play anymore. Just hope my picks on cash5 don't come out anytime soon! Good luck everybody!

8/03/2015 12:56 - Phillip B.

Junior Big Bucks is by far my favorite ticket i have won $50 exactly 83 times since it was first released! Once I purchashes one ticket from three different locations on same day and hit $50 on all three! Not counting the numerous winnings of $2,4,5,10,20,25 winnings i have had off the ticket! The most i have ever won on the ticket is $500 which occured back in April! It is by far my favorite and my lucky ticket! Everyone has that one ticket they are most lucky on! The $2 Junior Big ol Bucks happens to be mine! Glad to see that is going to remain to be available for more time to come! Thank you NCEL! Now just wish me that top prize of $50,000 to come my way! Cause tuesady I will be scratching like a chicken!

8/03/2015 12:30 - Stacie B.

Crossing everything! Luck to all!

8/02/2015 08:29 - charlotte g.

Bring them on.

8/02/2015 06:21 - Ruth E B.

Can't wait to Tuesday come for the new games.

8/02/2015 05:54 - CLARISSA S.

I know a retailer that pulls off the first 15 tickets of every roll. Is this legal? Can he pull the tickets he wants off and leave the rest for his customers? NC Lottery
Retailers can play the lottery. If you think something suspicious is going on, please call our Security Hotline at (888) 732-6235 and report it so we can look into it. Thanks.

8/02/2015 03:26 - Tim H.

To Jayrock, I do this for two friends, to try to win funds to pay for surgery. One is 34 with cysts on 1 of her overies that could rupture at anytime. She is enrolled in school by way of a grant.no phone or tv. she has does not qualify for obamacare. you have a min. amount you must make to qualify. Also Medicaid said she was not disabled enough. The other needs 2 knee replacements and been out of work for 7 years. I am retired with 2 part time jobs, and barely making it. no internet, rabbit ears for tv. going thru trash and getting tickets has not seemed to help with the odds. the lotto crew will verify how many I have entered. I hope this posts.

8/02/2015 02:44 - Tim H.

those are my favorite tickets, the winners that people through away~!!!

8/02/2015 01:56 - wanda w.

I hope we all are BIG winners.....

8/02/2015 01:10 - Beverly R.

Re: Retailers putting new tickets in dispensers when they have space. Allowing retailers this option is unfair to customers who are looking for new tickets but the retailer doesn't have space to put them. The roll that didn't get put out may have some big winning tickets but the customer misses out when they don't have chance to buy them at that time. The rule should be that all retailers should make EVERY new ticket available. Many retailers only put out 1 or 2 of the new tickets when 3 or 4 came out. Some NEVER get around to filling dispenser with all the new tickets (and often the dispenser is not full of tickets). If the retailer isn't willing to sell all new tickets that come available on the first Tuesday, retailer shouldn't be allowed to sell any. The retailer should remove an older ticket(s) and return it to NCEL and replace with the new ticket(s).

8/02/2015 08:00 - Carolyn L.

BUCKALOT

8/01/2015 11:24 - Dena E.

These are my favorite tickets! Hope I pick the right one :-)

8/01/2015 10:00 - wendy m.

Well alright, alright, alright!

8/01/2015 08:22 - jason a.

I would like to suggest a actual lucky rewards card in Lou of scanning tickets this way second chance drawings can actually go to the customer that spend their money on it instead of people getting tickets out of the trashcan taking them home and scanning them same goes for the now that y'all take with

8/01/2015 06:51 - Melody W.

For the x cash second chance what r the most entries that have been entered NC Lottery
Good morning, Wilsongirl. We don't track individual entries. We can report how many total entries are in a drawing once the deadline for entries closes.

8/01/2015 03:21 - Treven F.

Explain to me how often you'll clean the drawing machines and balls? I for some can't seem anything (one number off this year).NC Lottery
Would you please submit your question to playerinfo@lotterync.net with the question so that we can route it to someone in security who can give you a detailed response?

8/01/2015 01:56 - Phyllis R.

GRRRRRRRRRREAT!

8/01/2015 01:28 - Ella L.

Does not concern the new bucks, but I am having a problem getting on line to enter non winning tickets. on my new Apple i pad, keep getting the message that I was sent a message that I have not responded to. NC Lottery
Sorry you are having trouble. For technical issues like this, please use our online support form on Help page or call Customer Service at 1-855-767-1863.

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