The numbers 9-9-9-9 in Monday night’s Carolina Pick 4 drawing added up to a $9.2 million win for lottery players.
Of the 2,574 winning tickets, 1,303 won the game’s top prize of $5,000 and 1,095 won $2,500. This sets a new record of prizes won in a single Pick 4 drawing.
Lucky winners visited lottery claim centers all across the state to get their prizes on Tuesday. Following social distancing guidelines and safety precautions, they waited in line with their winning ticket in hand to get their checks.
In Raleigh, Pauline Bordes of Bunnlevel left the office smiling with her $5,000 prize. She said she would use the money to pay some bills.
“I was a little bit surprised,” said Bordes. “I play, but when it actually came I said, ‘Wow. It happened.’”
Brenda Todd of Durham said she found out her 50 cent ticket won $2,500 when she checked the Pick 4 results Tuesday morning on the lottery’s website. She said she needed some of the money to buy new tires for her car.
“It’s a good thing,” Todd said. “It’s very special during these times.”
Have a winning ticket? You can claim your prize at any of our lottery claim centers in Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Greenville, or Wilmington. You can get information on how to claim here. Players must bring a Photo ID and proof of their Social Security number to complete their claims. Prizes can also be claimed by mail.
Remember, you have 180 days to claim your prize. If you choose to claim this week, expect a longer than usual wait due to the large number of winners and the safety measures we have in place at all our claim center due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
If you visit a claim center, please remember to wear a mask or facial covering and practice social distancing while in line.
Congrats to all our Pick 4 winners!
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