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Make 2021 a lucky one with new games and new fun

January 1, 2021 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:45 AM
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Welcome to 2021! We here at the lottery have our New Year’s resolutions ready to share.

  • We will keep bringing you more fun, with new games and some great prizes.
  • We’ll do our best to raise more for education.
  • And, of course, we’ll always remember to Play Smart.

Here are the ways we’re going to do that:

  • Launching six new Fast Play games in January.
  • This spring we’re bringing you the Bigger Spin game, offering chances to win up to a $2 million prize on the Bigger Spin prize wheel. The game will also arrive with a second chance drawing for another chance to spin the wheel and win up to $2 million.
  • Coming late in the spring is Cash 5 with Double Play where you can double the fun in a second drawing for up to $50,000 and other cash prizes. Just be sure to add Double Play to your Cash 5 ticket to make sure your numbers play in that second drawing.
  • Giving you a chance to win one of 30 − that’s right THIRTY − $1 million prizes in our newest $30 scratch-off game, Millionaire Maker. The game features our best odds (1 in 360,000 to be exact) at winning a million bucks on a scratch-off.
  • One of your favorite lottery friends, Mr. First Tuesday, is back in January with a new story for you.
  • Refreshing Play Smart, the program that helps you make smart decisions when you play the lottery. We hope you like our 2021 refresh!

We want this to be a great and, more importantly, lucky year for you. So, good luck and happy playing!


35 COMMENTS

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1/08/2021 11:42 - Joseph H.

Can't find he 2021 promo Code on Fcaebook or Instagram. HelpNC Lottery
Hi Joseph, the new year promo code for 25 Lucke-Rewards bonus points is Hello2021.

1/05/2021 09:28 - William D.

OK, when are the new games for january going to start or some info on what it is (they are)? thanksNC Lottery
Hi William, check out our newest blog post for details on the new games for January: https://nclottery.com/NewsBlogDetails/2021/1/5/January-First-Tuesday-starts-the-year-off-with-a-bang

1/05/2021 07:58 - john a.

This morning I entered two 100xtheCash and was credited with second chance points on only one of them. I have also spun the wheel for points and no points were credited to my account.NC Lottery
Hi John, if you navigate to the ‘Draws’ page and select ‘All’ from the drop-down menu, you will see your entries in the right column. If both of your entries are still not showing up, you can get help 24/7 for Online Play, Lucke-Rewards, and the app by phone at 1-866-934-0289.

1/05/2021 12:44 - Richard D.

Woo Hoo Thank You NCEL - the old Ticket Scanner has been restored to the Mobile App! I can now once again in just a second or two scan a ticket to see if it is a Winner or enter it into Lucke Rewards. With the prior scanner it best case would take several seconds and many times several minutes before the barcode was detected. And this current scanner does not drain my iPhone Battery like the prior one did. Thank you again!

1/04/2021 02:35 - Linda D.

do I have equal chance of winning Lucke-Rewards drawings since I have to manually enter my tickets and not scanning them in?NC Lottery
Hi Linda, the method by which you enter your tickets will not affect your odds of winning. Good luck!

1/04/2021 09:29 - Lucille H.

That sounds great, I hope I will get a big big win, I think it's my time , maybe my birthday February 1

1/03/2021 10:54 - John M.

I agree with Bonnie B. The new scanner for scratch off tickets is really bad , it takes forever for it to register the ticket.NC Lottery
Thanks for taking the time to share this feedback. We are listening and appreciate it.

1/03/2021 08:19 - Sylvia B.

The scratch off payouts are minimal to say the least! I normally purchase the books ($300-$600)and barely earned 1/2 of my investments. Florida returns are 3-4 times greater.

1/03/2021 03:37 - Tatiana D.

Wow, this sure sounds exciting! Can't wait to try new games.

1/03/2021 12:23 - Daniel J.

Yes, we need a special Fast play second chance a couple of times a year. With the winner getting $20K!

1/03/2021 11:48 - Vernon M.

Hello 2021

1/03/2021 10:58 - Tony T.

LZ, do you think Ruth M.'s email address should be shown here ? NC Lottery
Hi Tony, thanks for contacting us. We've removed Ruth's email address to ensure her privacy.

1/03/2021 07:58 - William D.

OK so the add on for cash five will cost like a regular game. Now if the jackpot grows, does the double play grow with it or will it always just be at $50,000???? NC Lottery
Hi Willian, players will be able to win up to $50,000 with their Cash 5 numbers.

1/03/2021 04:29 - Torrence A.

I have entered alot of second chance drawings,and have yet to win a dollar.Maryland is the only state I know that will let you win. Also the scratch tickets here are sorry. I played over 100 of the holiday tickets and didn't win no more than a couple hundred dollars.

1/03/2021 04:26 - Jerry H.

Yall can have the money. I just wanna have no vamcer

1/03/2021 03:53 - Tim M.

LZ, I have an idea for a drawing, not a new game or ticket but just a random drawing and in this case, you don't have to do anything but be a LUCK-E Rewards member. No 2nd Chance tickets to scan, no random drawings like you usually have where you have to use so many points to enter the drawing. No, just be a member of this site. I don't know what the prizes will be or how often you'd draw a winner, hopefully more than once a month. The prizes could be different things: cash, free scratch-offs, flat-screen TVs, whatever. How does this sound? NC Lottery
Thanks for the feedback Tim, we'll pass it along!

1/02/2021 07:10 - Dawn S.

It is so unfair that the Majority of tbe scratch off winners, Fast play winners and Mega & Power ball winners are up by Durham & Raleigh.Smh. Good Luck Everyone especially those in Cabarrus County because we're gonna need it if we're playing in this County!!!NC Lottery
We see lots of good luck across the state! There's just a lot of people taking a chance in the RDU area, but it's not easier to win the lottery in one of those places.

1/02/2021 01:37 - Bonnie B.

The new scanner in the app SUCKS! The old one wasn’t that good either but this new one takes twice as long to scan tickets!

1/02/2021 12:19 - kenny h.

Hey and Happy New Year to everyone. Seems like you neglected to mention how much more the Cash 5 double play is gonna cost players. Also how about showing everyone how many times each county has won part or all of a Cash 5 jackpot? Thanks in advance. NC Lottery
Hi Kenny, the Cash 5 double play is an add-on that players will have the option of purchasing. If you have a specific request for winner information you can always send your request to player.info@lotterync.net. Thanks!

1/02/2021 07:41 - Ruth M.

I cannot enter my numbers for the lucke-rewards, just won't open up. I dont understand, been trying for over 2 weeks now. HELP NC Lottery
Hi Ruth, sorry to hear you're experiencing difficulties entering your tickets for Lucke-Rewards. Can you please reach out to our 24/7 helpdesk so they can assist you with this directly? You can live chat, send them an email, or give them a call. https://nclottery.com/Help

1/01/2021 10:46 - William D.

hoping everyone had a good transition into the New Year and this year will be lucky for everyone when it counts. Lets have fun...

1/01/2021 09:23 - Michael B.

How often will the Cash 5 double play be drawn ? Once a month ? NC Lottery
Great question! It will be drawn nightly at the same time as the regular Cash 5 drawing. Stay tuned for more details about this add-on to our Carolina Cash 5 game.

1/01/2021 09:03 - mary b.

Looking forward to the new games. Why did the ncel end the $3 scratcher Treasure Hunt when it still had two top prizes left? NC Lottery
Hi Mary, we make every effort to keep a game in circulation until all of the top-prizes have been won. But sometimes ticket sales and other extenuating circumstances might cause a game to end early and tickets go unsold. For example, if sales are lower on an older game, the lottery might make the decision to end that game in order to make way for a new game with more prizes available. On occasion, stores close, tickets might be lost, damaged, or stolen. For security reasons, those unsold tickets can’t be redistributed.

1/01/2021 07:03 - Mone S.

Goodlick

12/31/2020 10:39 - Rosa V.

I spin thousands of dollars into scratch off tickets I pin $57 twice a week. Luck is not coming my way. I am making 3021 resolution to take a break. Will see. NC Lottery
Hi Rosa, we read your comment and wanted to reach out. We encourage folks to only play the lottery for fun, and with money they can afford to spend on entertainment - versus money that is needed for important things like food or bills. We encourage you to check out our Play Smart resources for tips on how to play smarter and keep having fun while playing our games: https://nclottery.com/PlaySmart

12/31/2020 09:33 - Kathy L.

Happy New Year! I really hate when a number I play daily sells out before I get to play it. Worse, when it's on a play slip, the machine stops at the sold-out number and doesn't go on to the other play areas. Please fix this glitch. Having my number sold out, then having to fill out a new ticket for the other numbers after the sold-out one just rubs salt in the wound.

12/31/2020 09:21 - William D.

be nice if you had a daily drawing for the whole month on the lucke rewards. you'll have a winner everyday. Happy New Years to everyone

12/31/2020 08:32 - Christopher M.

Let’s change the world

12/31/2020 07:58 - Johnny F.

When will the new $30 millionaire maker Maker scratch off game launch? NC Lottery
Hi Johnny, it launches March 2.

12/31/2020 07:40 - Mitch G.

Happy New Year Hoping to win big in the new year

12/31/2020 06:55 - Ila A.

I play every day and win nothing i think i should quit.

12/31/2020 05:55 - Heather L.

I haven't won anything decent all year, so I HOPE next year is better. Curious to see what the new fast play games are and looking forward to the spring games.

12/31/2020 05:50 - Cheryl H.

Awesome and Happy New Year to you guys. Thanks for all you have done and will do! My pray is to win big in 2021!

12/31/2020 05:14 - Gloria C.

Thank you for all the great informations . I am ready for the new games for 2021. Happy New Year to all of you and your families.

12/31/2020 04:59 - Natalie R.

Hi NC Lottery, I'm excited, looking forward to a winning year!????

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