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Lottery players share thoughts on playing responsibly

January 12, 2016 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:42 PM
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Ahead of the much talked about Powerball drawing, there are all the fun storylines: A record-breaking jackpot, what people say they would do with their prize money if they won and so forth. To keep the experience of playing games of chance a fun one, we asked players what playing responsibly means to them.

“Not to go overboard,” said Hans, who lives in Raleigh. “Take care of home first. Then after that you can do what you want.”

Joseph of Fayetteville said that, to him, having a chance to win the Powerball jackpot isn’t about having a lot of tickets.

“It’s still just one ticket that will win,” he said.

A pair of coworkers, Christina Ammons and John Lee Jr., from Sampson County, said they don’t usually play Powerball but decided to because they heard about the big jackpot for Saturday’s drawing. They bought just five sets of Power Play numbers for $15 – and won $150,000. They didn’t have to break the bank to get lucky.

We are going to continue a conversation about responsible play. While most folks enjoy our games without any problems, resources are on hand for those who may need it. Support is available 24 hours a day at 877-718-5543 or by visiting morethanagamenc.com.


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1/13/2016 07:46 - Denver G.

I just saw Elvis buy a Powerball ticket & a peanut butter and banana sandwich! He didn't even say thank you. Now that was suspicious. What do you think Rock King ?

1/13/2016 12:46 - Robert A.

Now I am beginning to see how this lottery scams you! I bought 2 C5 tickets yesterday (thank God somebody finally won, doesn't matter who;it's OVER!!!). I scanned my tix for the Lucke-Zone points & GUESS WHAT??? They came up as already been scanned!!! How can that be? Now I know...so many QPs were sold, that all the possible combinations had already been printed, either by QP or MANUAL ENTRY. I still have the 2 C5 tix as evidence. Once all possible combinations have been reached, C5 should be topped OFF! WHAT A SCAM! Sure hope the PB gets won soon (of which I have tickets, is over soon, maybe the SCAMMING will stop, @ least for this drawing episode. I am OUT after tonite's PB drawing. GLAD TO BE OUT!!!NC Lottery
Would you call customer service to explain? 877-962-7529

1/12/2016 11:50 - Tony T.

I don't see anything suspicious about it at all, curious what your thoughts are ? That's just the way the " cards fall" or shall we say the "balls roll out" at times and is just a coincidence, am sure.

1/12/2016 11:40 - Toronda J.

What's the FB page?NC Lottery
http://facebook.com/nclottery

1/12/2016 04:46 - Robert A.

I just find it very suspicious that no one has won either the Cash 5 or the Powerball-the jackpots are higher than ever before in history!! Maybe an investigation is in order... Anyone else feel this way ???

1/12/2016 01:42 - James S.

I have an issue with purchasing more tickets online. It wont allow me and says I've reached my maximum amount. Where do I go to find out the limits and what they are? When is the restriction limited and how? I had no idea and I had chosen my numbers carefully and then LOST them all when I was rejected. Just tell me where this "limit" is stated so I won't get anymore surprises. Thanks.NC Lottery
Please call technical customer support at 855-767-1863

1/12/2016 01:27 - lisa p.

I want I want I want a big $5 scratches just break even

1/12/2016 12:07 - Roger K.

If nobody wins this Wednesday then Powerball will go to even higher than ever before! What over 2 billion or more! Look at the number of winners on 1/9/2016 18,315,365.. Just think nobody had the 6 numbers to win the Jackpot! But 28 people had the 5 numbers right! 1 million and 2 million ain't to bad! I would love to have won even that much! Good Luck all.

1/12/2016 11:05 - Connie M.

Instead of buying that soda/snack, get a tkt. Instead of a pack of smokes, put that $5 spot on an advance tkt for #CarolinaCash5. It doesn't cost much to play here and there. #HaveFun #GoodLuck?? to ALL who give it a shot!

1/12/2016 10:08 - Alfred K.

Keep dreaming if your really thinking Powerball will return your /our funds dearly. Lol hahahaha !!!! That was soooo funny. Just saying! Be Blessed!

1/12/2016 09:11 - jason r.

If nobody wins this week then powerball people should give us players our money back..can you imagine the profits they made just on Saturday alone!NC Lottery
In North Carolina, lottery profits go to education. Most of the price of a ticket goes to pay prizes. Good luck Wednesday night!

1/12/2016 08:10 - Toronda J.

When will the winner(s) for the 25th holiday shopping spree be announced? Also, for the weekly online drawings, how do I find the winners? Thanks:-)NC Lottery
We can only announce a winner's name after he/she completes the claim process which can take days or weeks. We update the site as soon as we can :) As for checking out winner information, click on LUCKE-REWARDS > WINNERS, or click here! https://rewards.lucke-zone.com/drawings

1/12/2016 05:02 - Bobby P.

I play every now and then but I would take my winning money and pay off some bills and then donate to the local boys and girls clubs help the home less and local churches because I have been on my on sense I was 13 years old in know what its like to work and raze a family and I have been working sense I was 13 years old and I am 56 years old now and have one of the best wifes anybody could ask for example I would take her on the best vacation and by her a new car and build her the biggest kitchen she wanted to feed all her family in and my twin boys are the best song any man could ask for they have been working sense they were 15 and have a great marriage and now kids never gave us any trouble and they deserve a nice vacation too they are all way working and saving there money and don't blow it is would love to see them have a little something special and thanks for the nc lottery to give us a chance to try and make a dream come true just maybe because one of the lucky ones psychological the Proctors

1/12/2016 12:32 - ella v.

I always play to win but I also know that not always possible I will also say you don't play you can't win. Thanks.

1/12/2016 12:07 - Ms Xzavier C.

my thought on playing responsibly... J.O.Y.- Jesus, Other's Then Yourself. Hopefully its something people do daily. Play responsibly but take care of things in that order. One ticket is all you need and with your winnings give back and don't self indulge, but do enjoy your winnings, responsibly.! Good luck to all :-)

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