October 25, 2013 By NCEL
Helping students pay the costs of going to college exists as one of the good causes served by the Education Lottery. This year $73.7 million of lottery dollars will go to scholarship and financial aid programs. Total lottery contributions to state now exceed $3 billion.
October 23, 2013 By NCEL
“I had stopped in to play Pick 3 when I thought I’d try my luck,” Staff Sgt. La'Saun McNair said. “I went straight home to tell my mom and my heart started beating so fast, I couldn’t believe it. It was one of the best days of my life.”
October 23, 2013 By NCEL
“I haven’t had a vacation in a long time,” Hilda Martinez said. “I was planning on taking my kids to Florida later this year for a couple of days, but now we’re going to make it a longer trip."
October 21, 2013 By NCEL
Jim Shimburski of Fort Mill, S.C. usually stops for pizza on his way to watch high school football on Friday nights. Last Friday, he stopped for gas and a lottery ticket instead. The change in his routine led to the athletic trainer scoring $100,000 instantly.
October 21, 2013 By NCEL
“I never change my numbers,” said Douglas Humphries, who beat odds of 1 in 575,757 to win the jackpot.
October 16, 2013 By NCEL
Amy Rowland of China Grove is the latest player to win $250,000 playing Mega Millions.
October 16, 2013 By NCEL
“This is crazy,” Martin Hughes said as he held his check for the first time. “I feel like a burden has been lifted off of me.”
October 11, 2013 By NCEL
A lucky Cash 5 ticket purchased at Great Stops on Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh beat the odds to give a $114,634 win to a Raleigh man.
October 11, 2013 By NCEL
“I was in total shock,” Dorothy Bundy said. “I called back three more times just to make sure I wasn’t hearing things. I feel like I’m dreaming and I’m afraid to wake up.”
October 11, 2013 By NCEL
“When I saw I had won, I felt so much relief that I could take care of the things I need to take care of,” Kenneth Florence said as he collected his winnings on Thursday.