Search for Hidden Messages in our Social Media Giveaway for a Chance to Win Scratch-offs

February 3, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:00 AM

Breaking News! This just in: new Multiply The Cash scratch-offs are here, and they’re packed with prizes. With $1 billion in total prizes waiting to be scratched off, we’re forecasting some big wins across the state this month. As these winning stories develop, we want to give our social media fans a chance to win some of these new games for themselves.

Throughout the month of February, keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We’ll share three giveaway posts on each page throughout the month, each one with a new hidden message to discover! Post a comment on each post for a chance to win, and we’ll randomly select 5 lucky commenters from each promotion post to win an assortment of 2026 Multiply The Cash scratch-offs.

We’re live with our first promotion posts – you can find them here (facebook | instagram). And don’t forget to check back throughout the month for more chances to win.

Must be 18 to play. View full Promotion Rules for more details.

34 COMMENTS

2/23/2026 09:11 - Jessica C.

I found three messages in all with two directing me from one to another and finally to this last message. Above the 50X Scratch off ticket, the wording says: "COMMENT WHEN YOU HAVE FOUND THIS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SCRATCH-OFFS". By the way, I'd love to win these new scratch-offs.NC Lottery
Hi, Jessica! Be sure to leave a comment on the Facebook and Instagram promotion posts to be officially entered in this giveaway. Good luck!

2/20/2026 04:46 - Tina A.

This is awesome that you do this!

2/20/2026 06:13 - Mary D.

I would love to win!NC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you and wishing you lots of luck, Mary!

2/19/2026 11:57 - Towonnia C.

It would be Great to be a winner??NC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you and wishing you lots of luck, Towonnia!

2/18/2026 08:40 - Kathy B.

Retire like queen

2/14/2026 09:10 - Eugene P.

I would not owe for anything!!! I would be debt free

2/12/2026 07:52 - Paul S.

I’m enjoying the new games!NC Lottery
We're glad to hear it, Paul! Wishing you lots of luck!

2/12/2026 03:32 - Tonya M.

Claiming

2/11/2026 11:14 - Jan W.

Forever grateful!!

2/10/2026 06:36 - Muriel W.

Lady Luck be on my side. Hoping!NC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you, Muriel!

2/08/2026 06:47 - kevin l.

i would share with friends and family, then use my winnings to buy more tickets.

2/07/2026 09:03 - keith m.

I could play if the site would credit my points....

2/06/2026 03:51 - Eric S.

I would buy a house and or a truck and donate to the children's Hospital if I could by grace of GOD win the lottery. Amen

2/05/2026 11:24 - Brandon W.

18 34yrs old but im feeling 500000

2/05/2026 02:35 - Brandon W.

Good luck

2/05/2026 03:28 - Brandon W.

Can I winNC Lottery
Hi, Brandon! Be sure to comment on the giveaway posts on Facebook and Instagram to enter for a chance to win in this promotion. Good luck!

2/04/2026 08:53 - Marissa V.

Wow

2/04/2026 08:50 - Marissa V.

Praying

2/04/2026 03:27 - JONATHAN L.

I am the first winner today on Instagram. I couldn't be happier ! Its worth entering !!NC Lottery
Congratulations again on the win, Jonathan! Thanks so much for participating in our promo, and we're wishing you lots of continued luck in the future.

2/04/2026 10:19 - Amber T.

I wish everyone could win $50,000 at some point! That’s not a lot… just enough to help out. We all know how fast that can go but it would be helpful to many! Best of Luck Everyone! I’ll keep dreaming… maybe one day ????

2/04/2026 09:12 - Kolby P.

2026 is gonna be my yearNC Lottery
We're wishing you lots of luck, Kolby!

2/04/2026 08:43 - keith m.

I'm still missing points on the collect your hearts promo?NC Lottery
We're sorry if you haven't received the expected number of points! Please reach out to our Online Support team at https://nclottery.com/Help and our team can look into this further for you.

2/04/2026 08:03 - Casonya H.

Pick me to win waiting patiently

2/03/2026 09:07 - sandra j.

If I were to win I would pay bills and donate to Humane Society

2/03/2026 08:48 - Brenda K.

I feel lucky this month. I am keeping my fingers crossed!??NC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you as well, Brenda! Good luck!

2/03/2026 07:54 - Donna R.

No vacation since 2021 -- I would pay off my car and then take it on a nice vacation (where it does not snow...) Right now kinda wondering where that might be!

2/03/2026 05:56 - john T.

@NCEL . My question from below was tiptoed around and still didn’t answer the problem . The website said it updated feb 2 . Which was Monday before the new 500xs scratch was released , but there was already a 4000$ winner before the release ?? So they would to have won it in January before the release date ?? Shady !NC Lottery
Apologies for the confusion, John! Tickets are shipped early to retailers to ensure that they are there in time for First Tuesday. Sometimes, these tickets can go on sale a bit early depending on delivery, holiday schedules, etc. and we may see an early winner like we did here.

2/03/2026 05:45 - David C.

2/03/2026 05:15 - Rudolph P.

@NCEL, I think John T. was referring to how winning tickets are cashed in before 1st Tuesday. In my case, the store got their tickets Friday I think and the cashier put them out Saturday which is fine. I know stores do get tickets early and they are told to put them out before 1st Tuesday if possible.

2/03/2026 04:00 - Stacy R.

2026 IS GOING TO BE MY YEAR. ?? GO BIG OR GO HOME!!NC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you, Stacy!

2/03/2026 12:53 - White B.

I would love to win I’ve been waiting for this moment for years and it’s my time to shine and win big

2/03/2026 12:21 - john T.

So @ncel explain to me , today feb 3rd there are already over 100 payouts on the 500xs scratch ticket that came out today . Not to mention all lottery offices were closed mon 2nd due to snow , so those payouts had to come last week .? So do certain retailers get a privilege the rest of us can’t get??NC Lottery
Hi, John! Prizes up to $600 can be claimed at retailers across the state. New games are popular with our players, so we can often see lots of wins from a ticket soon after the release of the game. Our security teams look into every win and lottery prizes are only awarded when there is no evidence to suggest something is wrong.

2/03/2026 12:02 - Nancy T.

I would pay my medical bills and help my new grandson.

2/03/2026 11:48 - Delvia F.

did i win

Search for Hidden Messages in our Social Media Giveaway for a Chance to Win Scratch-offs

February 3, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:00 AM

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