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Get a big win with Premier Payout

August 12, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:07 PM
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Get your bets in with the new Premier Payout game.

You can start playing the digital instant game today which features a top prize of $50,000. Just choose how much you want to wager. Prices per play range from 50 cents to $10.

Here’s a few ways to win:

  • Reveal a cluster of three or more matching symbols to win a prize
  • Find the wild symbols and multiplier symbols for bigger wins
  • Add up to four side bets with each play for more chances to win

The odds of winning the $50,000 top prize are 1 in 2 million. The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 5.02.

With the addition of Premier Payout, you now have 51 digital instant games to enjoy.

Click HERE to check out all the games. Demo the games before you start playing. It’s a fun new way to play!

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8/13/2025 09:06 - Michael B.

KOOL

8/13/2025 02:52 - Sharon S.

I get really excited when I start winning even if it is just a small amount because I feel like I am contributing to the NC education as well as having fun.NC Lottery
We love to hear that, Sharon! Thanks for playing, and we're glad to hear you're enjoying yourself. Wishing you lots of luck!

8/12/2025 02:47 - Jackie A.

NCEL can you tell me how much money goes to the children of NC on the sale of A powerball ticket. It is A multi state game and the ticket is $2.00. Can you break A $2.00 powerball ticket down where the money goes to?NC Lottery
Hi, Jackie! 96¢ of every $1 spent on the lottery is returned to the state in the form of prizes, retailer commissions, and earnings for education. The remaining 4¢ covers all of our operating costs and administrative expenses. 100% of our profits go to education, and you can see a breakdown of how those funds are used at https://nclottery.com/education.

8/12/2025 01:55 - Angela A.

@NCEL well played on DEMO mode for 30 minutes and had a balance of $2453.00.... Got Bonus multiple times. Let's see if that happens when I play for real money!

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