Last day of August last day to claim prizes for 11 games

August 17, 2017 Posted by NC Lottery at 6:06 AM

Every instant game that begins must end. For the games listed below, winning tickets must be presented to claim the prizes for claim no later than Aug. 31.

Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at a lottery retailer before midnight on the last day to claim. Tickets for prizes of $600 or more must be presented at one of the lottery's six regional claims centers before 5 p.m. that day.

The following games are covered by the deadline:

- Lucky 7's (394)
- Platinum 7's (468)
- Liberty Bills (498)
- $50,000 Bonus Cash (504)
- Loose Change (508)
- Double Match (516)
- Merry Money (520)
- Winter Winnings (521)
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (522)
- Holiday Riches (523)
- Holiday Millions (524)

If you had good luck on any of these games, we want you to get your winnings. Make sure to get those tickets in before the deadline.

35 COMMENTS

8/22/2017 09:29 - Mario W.

Give the money so I can be free I am a gold digger that me.

8/22/2017 08:27 - Tony T.

@turbo...no catnip or anything remotely similar . :) My better half usually buys the tickets when in town but neither of us have ever heard of/seen these blue sleeves. NOW we know, thanks !

8/21/2017 10:38 - Denver G.

@notsharon, you been in the catnip again? Blues sleeves are the little plastic pouches some people like my self carry our tickets & play slips in. Some stores give them out some don't, you have to request them. They are big enuff for everything except $20 & $30 tickets.

8/20/2017 08:52 - Tony T.

@chocolatechip, blue sleeves? Clueless, fill us in please !

8/20/2017 07:50 - Johnny L.

How do I enter a ticket of the barcode will not scan?NC Lottery
You can enter the code manually. If you need assistance, please call customer service between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 877-962-7529.

8/19/2017 06:41 - Mary H.

Your welcome. Kind words will carry you a lot further in life than harsh words. It also makes 2 people feel good - the one you compliment and yourself.

8/19/2017 01:36 - Charlotte B.

How long is the system going to be down for maintenance? Can't scan my points in? Sine yesterday. Everything else works. TyNC Lottery
Anytime you experience a technical issue, please click on the HELP link at the top of the screen and fill out an ONLINE SUPPORT form. That is the fastest way to alert tech support that there may be a system issue, or they may be able to provide guidance to you.

8/18/2017 07:11 - wakeelah w.

Again congrats to all winners I pray I win one day I would help my family and would love to help the homeless as well I will keep trying thanks

8/18/2017 01:12 - Cathy S.

I sure would like to be a winner I just keep trying

8/18/2017 12:21 - ray d.

new to this ! if you're a winner how are you notified that you have won ?NC Lottery
The question we get most often has to do with winner notification and winner announcements as it relates to Lucke-Rewards and promotional drawings. Winners are typically notified by email within 48 hours. So for a drawing held on a Wednesday, winners can expect a message by 5 p.m. Friday. If a winner does not respond to email notification, we will follow up with a telephone call and, if necessary, send certified mail.

8/18/2017 12:06 - David W.

So last week the Illinois lottery officials claim that the top Mega Millions jackpot prize was sold in a drive-thru restaurant. I've never heard of such a thing! (I'll have fries, a large coke, a chicken sandwich, and a Powerball quick pick to go, please!) I've never heard of such a thing! That's far-fetched, fake news, and a government-run scam!NC Lottery
There are many locations across the country that sell lottery tickets that are categorized as "non-traditional" retailers. There are hardware stores in North Carolina, for example, that sell lottery tickets.

8/18/2017 10:08 - Audrey M.

I'm praying to be the next NORTH CAROLINA winning. I would be honored to help my community

8/18/2017 09:25 - Tony L.

I'm hoping to be the next BIG winner that everyone talks about at Goo dyear!

8/18/2017 08:26 - Angela A.

Hoe.do I know if I won anything? How will I be notified? NC Lottery
The question we get most often has to do with winner notification and winner announcements as it relates to Lucke-Rewards and promotional drawings. Winners are typically notified by email within 48 hours. So for a drawing held on a Wednesday, winners can expect a message by 5 p.m. Friday. If a winner does not respond to email notification, we will follow up with a telephone call and, if necessary, send certified mail.

8/18/2017 03:01 - Mary H.

I know this question has been asked several times, but I'm going to ask it again. When will the next Ultimate Millions Second Chance drawing be? It's been a year since the last drawing. Is it based on sales of the ticket to cover the cost of the pay out? Also is there 1 or 2 second chance drawings left for this ticket? Again I want to say Thank You for your responses to some of my questions. 1 more broken record comment-I'm still hoping you come out with the blue sleeves a little bit longer. Protect your eyes Monday for the Eclipse. NC Lottery
The answer to your question remains the same; as soon as a decision is made about when the drawing will be we will announce it. Just one second-chance-drawing left for Ultimate Millions. Appreciate your kind words, we do the best we can to provide helpful information! :) And yes everyone take care to protect your eyes during the eclipse.

8/18/2017 12:33 - james a.

8/17/2017 11:50 - kimiko l.

I'm lost i really don't know how to play.. I don't now if I've won or not.. Please help explaining this game to me asapNC Lottery
If you're talking about playing an instant scratch-off game you can have a retailer scan your ticket to see if you're a winner. If you're talking about Lucke-Zone, then all you have to do is go to the "Lucke-Rewards" section of the page. You can enter your ticket numbers to receive points. You can then redeem those points for drawing entries by going to the drawing you want to enter and click on the "view details" button. If you win a drawing on Lucke-Zone we will notify you by email and/or phone. You can also visit the help section of the page for more details. https://www.lucke-zone.com/Help.aspx

8/17/2017 10:31 - Patrick W.

Wish I was one

8/17/2017 08:04 - wakeelah w.

Congratulations to all winners how do I know if I won please let me know thanks NC Lottery
Good morning! If you win a drawing on Lucke-Zone we will notify you by email and/or phone.

8/17/2017 07:40 - Katherine B.

Why woulden't you cash in your winnings? That's 'amazing'! I personally couldn't have waited as broke as I am.

8/17/2017 07:06 - vandrof r.

Thanks again for the info

8/17/2017 06:04 - Lesheba W.

I pray that I be the big winner

8/17/2017 05:36 - Brian S.

I wish the lottery would not spend money on advertising and could give the player more chances to win. I have given up buying lottery tickets.

8/17/2017 03:45 - shirley b.

Thanks for responding. In reference to people checking their tickets. I had played 050 combo and 50/50 last night buto when I tried to cash iny tickets they were dated for August 21,2017 which is on Monday. All of my other 28 tickets had the right date on them Ugust 16, 2017. It was probably smudged. Just be careful if you want to collect on your tickets. Make sure no smudges or marks on tickets!!!!!

8/17/2017 02:51 - Denver G.

On 8/17/2017 11:53, Carolyn said Just noticed my pic 3 numbers came out on 8/8/17 (571, I played 751). How do I determine how much I won and how do I get the money. ********** Carolyn, go back to the NCEL main page. click on games then pic3 then click one "check numbers. Put in 571 to see the results to see how much you won . It all depends on how you played it. If you played 751 "exact" you didn't win anything. Or just scan your ticket at a self scanner it will tell you how much you won if anything. I hope you won something.

8/17/2017 01:13 - Danny P.

How many entries in Bank of America 500 Race so far? Thanks in advance!!!NC Lottery
As of Sunday night, there were 121,563 entries. Good luck! :)

8/17/2017 12:56 - Candelaria D.

How can I know If I'm a winner?NC Lottery
The question we get most often has to do with winner notification and winner announcements as it relates to Lucke-Rewards and promotional drawings. Winners are typically notified by email within 48 hours. So for a drawing held on a Wednesday, winners can expect a message by 5 p.m. Friday. If a winner does not respond to email notification, we will follow up with a telephone call and, if necessary, send certified mail.

8/17/2017 11:53 - Carolyn T.

Just noticed my pic 3 numbers came out on 8/8/17 (571, I played 751). How do I determine how much I won and how do I get the money. NC Lottery
Please call the lottery's customer service between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 877-962-7529. You can also read more about how to play Pick 3 on our website: http://bit.ly/NCLotteryPick3

8/17/2017 11:41 - Mary P.

Thanks ????

8/17/2017 10:36 - Gary C.

I would have already cashed a winning ticket if I had one before I lose it!!

8/17/2017 08:49 - Arthur J.

This Nam Knight, could really use a little luck .

8/17/2017 08:38 - Maurio H.

I hope to be a big winner of one these games or eve some day Powerball winner.

8/17/2017 08:37 - shirley b.

Hi everyone plz look at your tickets before you leave the store. I played last nightime 050 combo and 50/50. Thought I had some money this morning and because they were dated for Monday which I did not do,NCL lottery will not honor the tickets. I did check my numbers but would not have checked the date. Now I know to do both. Someone could have smudged the tickets I just know I would not have played for Monday. People the store wii not honor the ticket because NC lottery will not pay them. Learnt the hard way.NC Lottery
Sorry to hear you missed out on some money, but your advice is good to other players to check their tickets to make sure that you got the ticket with the numbers and the drawing you intended. Tickets for Pick 3 and Pick 4 can be cancelled, but only within 15 minutes of the purchase time or within the remaining time before the draw break.

8/17/2017 07:49 - Vivian n.

Loved playing these games

8/16/2017 02:44 - Denver G.

???? What's up with this blog not showing up like normal???NC Lottery
Can you be more specific? This blog was loaded into the system Wednesday afternoon and scheduled to appear to the public Thursday morning. When did you see it?

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