Video: Players win big in May!

June 3, 2019 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:40 PM

Players across North Carolina claimed 22 prizes of $100,000 or more in May, including one $10 million prize, four $1 million prizes and a $1.3 million Cash 5 jackpot.

Here’s a quick recap of the month’s big wins. Which May big win was your favorite?

Congratulations to all of our May big winners! We’re looking forward to meeting even more of you in June.

6 COMMENTS

6/06/2019 06:37 - Mike S.

LZ - Ok, so why do the rules for the Wheel of Fortune and the Vegas trip state the winner is responsible for taxes? Previous "experience" 2nd chance drawings specifically state the NCEL would pay the taxes.NC Lottery
Hi Mike, Can you share where you are seeing that? In the official rules for the MGM Casino Cash second-chance drawing, it is stated that "winners are subject to minimum Federal and State taxes and other State withholdings, as required by law". Here's a link to last year's Carolina Cash second-chance drawing rules, where the same is stated: https://www.nclottery.com/Content/Docs/SCD%20Carolina%20Cash%202018%20Second%20Chance%20Drawing%20Rules.pdf.

6/04/2019 06:56 - Mike S.

LZ - I noticed on the Wheel of Fortune and the Vegas second chance promotions rules state the winners are responsible for state and federal taxes. Is this a change in policy as the other 2nd chance drawings, e.g. Colossal, NCEL pays the taxes?NC Lottery
Hey there Mike! Looks like you've got it backwards. With our second-chance drawings that offer cash prizes, e.g. Colossal Cash, the player would pay applicable state and federal taxes--just like if they won a scratch-off or draw game prize. For the second-chance drawings that offer an experience, like a trip to Los Angeles or Las Vegas, we cover applicable state and federal taxes. Our goal is to offer players a chance at fun experiential prizes without having to worry about owing taxes after the fact. Hope this helps!

6/03/2019 11:37 - Teretha P.

Congratulations to all the May lottery winners

6/03/2019 09:33 - Evette W.

One day this will be me. I am speaking it niw

6/03/2019 07:27 - William D.

always enjoy see the map so we can see winners all over the state.NC Lottery
We're glad you like it, William!

6/03/2019 03:44 - Douglas H.

Woooo Hooo Congratulations to the May Lottery Winners. Enjoy your winnings :-)

Video: Players win big in May!

June 3, 2019 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:40 PM

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