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Davidson County man ‘really glad’ to share $362,242 Cash 5 jackpot won with Online Play

January 23, 2021 Posted by Player at 10:25 AM

Timothy Chandler tried his luck on a Cash 5 ticket and found himself one of two winners to hit the $362,242 jackpot.

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Mega Millions jackpot raised to $1 billion for Friday’s drawing

January 22, 2021 Posted by Player at 1:56 PM

North Carolinians playing Mega Millions on Friday night will have their chance at winning a billion-dollar jackpot.

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Coming up soon: Deadline to enter Lucke-Rewards, second-chance drawings

January 22, 2021 Posted by Player at 12:10 PM

One month of fun down, 11 more to go. The fun and chances to win some serious $ keeps going through the 31st.

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$348,684 Cash 5 jackpot goes to Winston-Salem man

January 22, 2021 Posted by Player at 10:35 AM

He tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and took home the $348,684 jackpot.

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North Carolinians try for $970 million Mega Millions jackpot, raising money for education, too

January 22, 2021 Posted by Player at 9:28 AM

As the Mega Millions jackpot, and the excitement around it, continues to grow, the amount of money raised for education grows too.

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Gaston County woman wins ‘Mega Bucks’ with $200,000 top prize

January 21, 2021 Posted by Player at 4:00 PM

She turned a $5 scratch-off ticket into a $200,000 win.

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Boss’ Christmas gift turns into $200,000 bonus for Charlotte landscaper

January 21, 2021 Posted by Player at 10:04 AM

A Christmas goodie bag from his boss delivered the goods for Ta’Von Batts to the tune of $200,000.

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$642,767 Cash 5 jackpot win leaves Craven County retiree feeling ‘blessed’

January 20, 2021 Posted by Player at 10:06 AM

When the Cash 5 jackpot got above $500,000 Charlie Bennett decided to try his luck at the jackpot and ended up taking home $642,767.

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Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots reach historic highs, totaling $1.6 billion

January 19, 2021 Posted by Player at 3:49 PM

First time in history both games have simultaneous jackpots over $700 million.

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Buncombe County man bags ‘extreme’ $100,000 prize

January 19, 2021 Posted by Player at 2:01 PM

David Sweeting of Alexander watched his $25 ticket reveal a $100,000 prize.

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Haywood County mom to use $100,000 Powerball win for twin’s education

January 19, 2021 Posted by Player at 9:06 AM

For Patti Pinkston of Canton, a $100,000 Powerball prize will help pay for her children’s education.

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Four new Fast Play games go on sale today

January 17, 2021 Posted by Lucke-Zone at 9:20 AM

Excited about jackpots? You can win one of these instantly!

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Jackpots aren’t the only thing on the rise this weekend

January 15, 2021 Posted by Lucke-Zone at 5:24 PM

Watch out. Some player report they are hearing from scammers.

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Cabarrus County retiree scores $440,643 Cash 5 jackpot on her first try

January 15, 2021 Posted by Lucke-Zone at 2:36 PM

Phyllis Davis decided to purchase her first Cash 5 ticket and it ended up winning her a $440,643 jackpot.

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Guilford County man’s ‘heart dropped’ when he realized $150,000 win

January 15, 2021 Posted by Player at 10:31 AM

Aweis Mohamed of Greensboro thought he had won $1,000 on a scratch-off ticket but, much to his surprise, it was worth a whole lot more.

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Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots move into top 10 territory

January 14, 2021 Posted by Player at 5:33 PM

Second time in history both games have simultaneous jackpots over $600 million.

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Giveaway: Find these tickets in our photo hunt

January 14, 2021 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:00 PM

Find the freshest chances to win! Locate all of the new tickets hidden in the photo on Facebook for a chance to win 40 instant scratch-offs.

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First 100X The Cash prize brings $2 million win to Catawba County man

January 14, 2021 Posted by Player at 10:57 AM

Christopher Martin of Newton tried his luck on a new 100X The Cash ticket and saw it reveal the first $2 million top prize.

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$147,107 Fast Play jackpot will help Cumberland County mom return to school

January 14, 2021 Posted by Player at 9:03 AM

For Brittney James of Fayetteville, winning a $147,107 Fast Play jackpot means a new opportunity to further her education.

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Five NC counties share $60 million for new school construction projects

January 13, 2021 Posted by Player at 9:14 AM

Five school systems just got the news that they will share $60 million in money raised by the lottery to help build new schools.