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Digital instants have arrived

Digital instant lottery games are officially here! The North Carolina Education Lottery is committed to keeping its games fresh and exciting for our players. We are excited to offer a new way to play with the introduction of digital instant games starting today. These new lottery instant win games are played exclusively online on the lottery's…

Lottery ・ 14 March 2024

The Stanly News And Press

Stanly County man wins jackpot, his second big Cash 5 win

RALEIGH - Danny Tarlton of Locust won a Cash 5 jackpot years ago and on Sunday he got lucky again with a $134419 Cash 5 jackpot win. He previously won a $138454 jackpot in January 2012. Tarlton bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from the Refuel on West Main Street in Locust. He arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to collect his prize and, after…

Winnings ・ 13 March 2024

CBS 17

NC Lottery: Durham Harris Teeter fast play ticket wins $153,919

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) - A ticket sold in Durham for one of the North Carolina Education Lottery's Fast Play Progressive games was a big winner Tuesday. The $5 20X the Cash ticket won 50% of the progressive jackpot, which equaled a prize of $153919. The lucky ticket was bought at Harris Teeter #224, located at 1125 N.C. 54 in Durham. According to the…

Lottery ・ 23 February 2024

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Mega Millions and Powerball weekend jackpots total over $750 million

Mega Millions and Powerball players in North Carolina can have fun this weekend playing for jackpots that total $763 million. A Mega Millions winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $457 million jackpot as an annuity or $216.8 million in cash. A Powerball winner on Saturday would have the choice of taking home the $306 million…

Lottery ・ 19 February 2024

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Greensboro friends win $158,535 jackpot after buying $5 ticket together

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - Greensboro residents Mark Cockman, Jeffrey Jaeger and Gary Selders play the lottery together and won a $158535 jackpot Wednesday, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "We all looked at one another thinking, 'You've got to be kidding me,'" Cockman said. Jaeger said he enjoys the group dynamic of playing the…

Winnings ・ 24 January 2024

Fox 8

North Carolina man wins $324,439 jackpot after buying $5 lottery ticket at convenience store

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) - Charles Brooks, of Newport, bought a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $324439 jackpot. Brooks bought his winning 20X The Cash ticket from Jim Dandy on U.S. 70 in Morehead City on Dec. 30. When Brooks bouht his ticket, the jackpot stood at $648878. Since Brooks bought a $5 ticket, he received 50% of the progressive…

Winnings ・ 06 January 2024

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Powerball offers chance at $535 million jackpot this weekend

The Powerball jackpot grows $35 million larger, offering $535 million in this weekend's drawing. A winner Saturday night could claim the jackpot as a $535 million annuity or $257.6 million in cash. "Who wouldn't want to start the holidays with a $535 million jackpot," said Mark Michalko, executive director of the N.C. Education Lottery. "The…

Winnings ・ 18 December 2023

The Johnston County Report

Johnston County Man ‘Ecstatic’ Over $120,000 Jackpot Win

FOUR OAKS - Bryan Caves of Willow Spring called his wife immediately to tell her the good news after his Cash 5 ticket delivered them a $120000 jackpot. "She couldn't believe it so she drove to the store to double-check it," he laughed. Caves said he only bought the Cash 5 ticket because he was hoping to win a prize in the November Bonus Cash…

Winnings ・ 01 December 2023

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North Carolina: Greensboro man wins $1 million Mega Million lottery prize, plans to buy house

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Lottery ・ 29 November 2023

Star News Online

Wilmington woman has winning lottery ticket in NC Education Lottery

A woman from Wilmington is taking home a $100000 prize after purchasing a $3 Power Play lottery ticket using Online Play, according to a news release from NC Education Lottery. Amanda Bryant's Quick Pick ticket scored her a $50000 prize on the Nov. 13 drawing, after matching the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball. The prize doubled…

Lottery ・ 29 November 2023

Greenboro Local News

Mega millions lottery ticket unclaimed in North Carolina

One lucky winner has 180 days to claim their million-dollar lottery prize. GREENSBORO, N.C. - Someone purchased a $1 million Mega Millions ticket from a store in Greensboro. The lucky winner has 180 days to claim the prize from the drawing. They bought the $2 ticket a the Sumner Food Mart and Hardware on Old Randleman Road. The ticket matched the…

Lottery ・ 20 November 2023

CBS 17

NC lottery: Cash 5 jackpot won by Raleigh man

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - A Raleigh man is now a few hundred thousand dollars richer after buying a North Carolina Education Lottery ticket online. Adam Silverman purchased a $1 Cash 5 ticket using Online Play on the NC Lottery official mobile app. That lucky ticket matched all five numbers in Monday night's jackpot, netting him a $448884…

Lottery ・ 19 November 2023

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‘Digital instant’ games expand NC lottery offerings

RALEIGH - North Carolina's lottery has expanded its offering of online games, which officials project could bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional revenues to the state-run operation in the coming years. The North Carolina Education Lottery launched a set of "digital instant" games Wednesday. The state lottery commission approved…

Lottery ・ 18 November 2023

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NC Lottery now offering no-scratch 'digital instants' on computer, mobile devices

The NC Education Lottery launched a new set of digital games Wednesday, offering players the chance to win instantly without having to scratch off a ticket. The lottery is promoting eight versions of the "digital instants" games. The games require users to create an account or sign in through the lottery's website and provide identifying…

Mobile ・ 16 November 2023

WNCT

Davidson County man collects $251,758 Cash 5 jackpot win

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) - Krystian Morrison of Denton tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $251758 jackpot on Nov. 4. Morrison bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket using Online Play. His ticket matched all five numbers to win the jackpot. The odds of matching numbers on all five balls are 1 in 962598. Morrison claimed his prize at lottery…

Winnings ・ 12 November 2023

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Rowan County man enjoys $144,631 Cash 5 jackpot win

RALEIGH - Edward Woods of Cleveland took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $144631 jackpot. Woods bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from Community Grocery & Hardware on Statesville Boulevard in Cleveland. His ticket matched all five numbers to win the jackpot in the Oct. 26 drawing. The odds of matching numbers on all five balls are 1 in…

Winnings ・ 03 November 2023

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‘Still kind of in shock’: North Carolina man wins $236,439 jackpot after buying $10 ticket at convenience store

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) - David Shafer, of Benson, won a $236439 Fast Play jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "I always joked with people at stores that I want the ticket that will take me to Raleigh," Shafer said. "I'm still kind of in shock though." Players who win big lottery prizes like Shafer's jackpot win are…

Winnings ・ 31 October 2023

WNCT

Cleveland County mom started crying after $394,216 jackpot win

RALEIGH, N.C. - Kings Mountain resident Ashley Helms and her fiancé are preparing for the birth of their second child and a $394216 Cash 5 jackpot win came'at the perfect time.' "We are expecting our second baby in about three months," Helms said. "This will definitely help us prepare for that." Helms bought her lucky Quick Pick using Online Play.…

Winnings ・ 30 October 2023

CBS 17

NC Lottery: Benson man wins Fast Play jackpot on 50X The Cash ticket

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - David Shafer had often thought about winning it big. His day finally came Wednesday as he went to lottery headquarters to claim his prize after winning $236439 in a Fast Play jackpot. "I always joked with people at stores that I want the ticket that will take me to Raleigh," said the Benson resident. "I'm still kind of in…

Winnings ・ 26 October 2023

Shelby Star

Kings Mountain woman celebrates lottery win

Kings Mountain resident Ashley Helms and her fiancé are preparing for the birth of their second child and a $394216 Cash 5 jackpot win came'at the perfect time.' "We are expecting our second baby in about three months," Helms said. "This will definitely help us prepare for that." Helms bought her lucky Quick Pick using Online Play. Her ticket…

Lottery ・ 25 October 2023

WCCB Charlotte

Cleveland County Mom Started Crying After $394,216 Jackpot Win

RALEIGH, N.C. (News Release) -Kings Mountain resident Ashley Helms and her fiancé are preparing for the birth of their second child and a $394216 Cash 5 jackpot win came'at the perfect time.' "We are expecting our second baby in about three months," Helms said. "This will definitely help us prepare for that." Helms bought her lucky Quick Pick using…

Winnings ・ 24 October 2023

WRAL

Sanford man wins $100,000 Powerball prize

A Sanford man won $100000 playing the Powerball lottery on Saturday. James Blalock bought a $3 Power Play ticket from the Carbonton Road Short Stop. Blalock matched four of the five possible white balls, along with the red Power to win $50000. His prized doubled after the 2x multiplier hit. Blalock claimed his prize on Monday at lottery…

Winnings ・ 24 October 2023

Fox 8

North Carolina Powerball ticket wins $1 million; beating 1 in 11.6 million odds

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WGHP) - Someone in the Tar Heel State is the lucky winner of a $1 million lottery prize after matching all five white balls in Saturday's Powerball drawing. The winning $2 ticket was purchased in Charlotte. It matched all five white balls, beating 1 in 11.6 million odds. The ticket was the only seven-digit winner and was the…

Lottery ・ 23 October 2023

CBS 17

NC Lottery: Tickets sold in Cary, Durham win Cash 5 jackpot

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - There were not one, not two, but three jackpot winners after Tuesday night's Carolina Cash 5 drawing, and a couple of those tickets were sold in the Triangle. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, three tickets matched all five balls to win, sharing the $1.1 million jackpot. Each ticket won $394216 after the…

Winnings ・ 19 October 2023

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Winning $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Zebulon; Powerball Jackpot passes $1 billion

There may not have been a Powerball jackpot winner, but a lucky ticket purchased in Zebulon, North Carolina won $2 million in Saturday's drawing. Purchased as a $3 Power Play ticket at Murphy Express on East Gannon Avenue in Zebulon, it matched all five white ball numbers initially winning $1 million. The prize doubled to $2 million when the 2X…

Lottery ・ 02 October 2023

Fox 8

North Carolina man plans to buy home for family with $827,339 lottery win

JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) - Chad Lequire, of Whittier, said he plans to buy a home for his family after a $10 Fast Play ticket won him a $827330 jackpot on Wednesday, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "I still can't believe it right now to be honest with you," Lequire said. He bought his winning Big Bucks Bingo ticket early…

Lottery ・ 30 September 2023

WNCT

Powerball offers $785 million jackpot tonight, fourth largest in its history

by: Jonathan LaRowe, NC Education Lottery RALEIGH, N.C. - The Powerball jackpot just jumped into the top 5 in the game's history as it checks in at $785 million for Monday's drawing. A winner tonight could claim the prize as a $785 million annuity or $367 million in cash. Monday's $785 million jackpot stands at No. 4 on the list of largest…

Lottery ・ 26 September 2023

FOX Carolina

TICKETS READY: Powerball $672 million jackpot drawing happens tonight

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Get your tickets ready! The 10th largest jackpot drawing in Powerball history is happening Wednesday night. The winner could claim the jackpot as an annuity or $320.5 million in cash. "Powerball is known as a game that offers life-changing prizes and we have seen that more than ever in 2023," said Mark Michalko,…

Winnings ・ 21 September 2023

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Powerball jackpot reaches top 10 in Powerball history

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Lottery ・ 19 September 2023

Fox 8

North Carolina aunt wins $120,706 off $2 ticket, shares jackpot with nephew

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) - Eleas Ottley, of Wake Forest, bought a $2 Fast Play ticket Sunday morning and won a $120706 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Ottley bought her winning 10X The Cash ticket from Hasty Mart on South Bickett Boulevard in Louisburg. At the time of her purchase, the jackpot stood at $603530. Since she…

Winnings ・ 13 September 2023

WNCT

For the third time this year, the Powerball jackpot hits half a billion dollars or more

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Powerball jackpot continues to grow as it now stands at $500 million for Saturday's drawing. The jackpot increased by over $35 million after nobody won the big prize in Wednesday's drawing. A winner on Saturday night could claim the jackpot as a $500 million annuity or $242.4 million in cash. The $500 million jackpot represents…

Lottery ・ 10 September 2023

WRAL

Another gambling expansion in NC as lottery approves digital instant games

A new form of online gambling is coming to North Carolina later this year. The North Carolina Education Lottery Commission voted Tuesday evening to offer digital instant games online beginning by Nov. 15. The commission likened the games to digital scratch-off tickets. North Carolina lawmakers approved online sports betting earlier this year. That…

Lottery ・ 16 August 2023

Star News Online

Wilmington man wins NC lottery Cash 5 jackpot

Luck seems to keep running in the family of Jose Cerro Ordonez, a Wilmington resident who won a $726439 Cash 5 jackpot on Sunday night. He bought his $1 Quick Pick ticket for Sunday's drawing using Online Play, according to a news release from the North Carolina Education Lottery. Ordonez said he eventually stopped at some numbers that he liked…

Winnings ・ 09 August 2023

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Iredell County woman celebrates $1 million win

Lynne Lepley of Statesville wanted a piece of the Mega Millions jackpot as it climbed higher and higher last week, and ended up landing on a $1 million prize. "It's a thrill!" she exclaimed as she claimed her prize Thursday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. Lepley bought her $2 Mega Millions ticket through Online Play for the July 21 drawing. Her…

Lottery ・ 28 July 2023

WITN

Lucky NC winners snag $1 million in Mega Millions drawing

RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - A great start to the weekend for players who bought two Mega Millions tickets in North Carolina worth $1 million each in Friday's drawing. One winner purchased their ticket at the Pikeville Mini Mart on South Goldsboro Street in Pikeville. The other winner purchased their ticket through Online Play. Both $2 tickets matched…

Lottery ・ 23 July 2023

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Charlotte man collects a $100,000 Powerball prize

RALEIGH - Fekri Soussi of Charlotte tried his luck on a $3 Power Play ticket and won a $100000 prize in Monday's Powerball drawing. Soussi bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from Adams Mart on Elm Lane in Charlotte. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50000. His prize doubled to $100000 when the 2X multiplier…

Lottery ・ 11 June 2023

Shelby Star

Winning ticket sold in Kings Mountain

One lucky ticket purchased in North Carolina for Saturday's Powerball drawing matched all five white balls to win a $1 million prize. The lucky winner purchased the $2 ticket from the Circle K on Cleveland Avenue in Kings Mountain in Cleveland County. The $1 million ticket was one of two in Saturday's drawing with the second occurring in…

Winnings ・ 08 June 2023

Fox 8

Texas man wins $150,000 Powerball jackpot after buying $3 ticket in Graham while traveling

GRAHAM, N.C. (WGHP) - While traveling through Alamance County, Erdiw Rios Mariscal, of Katy, Texas, bought a $3 Powerball ticket and won a $150000 prize. Mariscal bought his winning ticket from Pilot Travel Centers on Jimmie Kerr Road in Graham. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50000 in the March 29…

Winnings ・ 05 May 2023

Greenboro Local News

Guilford County man wins six figures from Cash 5 jackpot

Jerry Miller spent a $1 Cash 5 ticket, winning half of $785068 in the Online Play on the NC lottery's website. A Winston-Salem native won the other half. WHITSETT, N.C. - Alex play, "For the Love of Money" by the O'Jays. Jerry Miller of Whitsett tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won half of a $785068 jackpot. Miller purchased his lucky…

Winnings ・ 30 April 2023

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North Carolina man wins half of $785,068 Cash 5 jackpot

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Incidents ・ 27 April 2023

Fox 8

‘Couldn’t believe it’: North Carolina woman wins $137,093 lottery jackpot after buying $10 ticket at gas station

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WGHP) - Shirley Ross, of Roanoke Rapids, stopped at the Speedway by her house to get her usual morning coffee, bought a Fast Play ticket and won a $137093 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "I was so excited. I didn't know how to act," she said. "I just couldn't believe it." Ross, 40, bought her…

Winnings ・ 08 April 2023

WBTV

Matthews woman wins jackpot years after $1 million win

MATTHEWS, N.C. (WBTV) - Nha Duong of Matthews won her second big lottery prize when her $1 Cash 5 ticket produced a $336759 jackpot. She previously won $1 million on a Hit $5000 scratch-off in October 2018. Duong purchased her lucky Quick Pick ticket from the Circle K on Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Matthews. She matched all five white balls in…

Winnings ・ 07 April 2023

Fox 8

Friday Mega Millions jackpot increases to $414 million

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - One lucky winner could take home $414 million in Friday's Mega Millions jackpot. A North Carolina winner could choose to take home the jackpot as an annuity or $221 million in cash. The last jackpot win happened in the Jan. 31 drawing when one ticket in Massachusetts took home the $31 million jackpot. That win was the fourth…

Lottery ・ 07 April 2023

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Union County woman celebrates $1 million Mega Millions win

RALEIGH - Anna Papp of Monroe took a chance on a $2 Mega Millions ticket in Tuesday's drawing and won a $1 million prize. Papp bought her lucky Quick Pick ticket from the Food Lion on Idlewild Road in Indian Trail. She matched numbers on all five white balls in the drawing. Papp became one of three players across the country to win $1 million in…

Lottery ・ 16 March 2023

Fox 8

‘So excited’: North Carolina man wins $504,104 jackpot, plans to remodel home

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) - When Kim Cantu, of Greenville, won a $504104 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "The clerk just told me he couldn't cash the ticket in the store because it was too large to pay out," Cantu said. "I thought it was maybe $500." After leaving the store, Cantu went home and checked his numbers…

Winnings ・ 09 March 2023

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Gaston County man wins $110,000 jackpot off $1 ticket

STANLEY, N.C. (WBTV) - Timothy Hollis of Stanley matched all five of his numbers to take home the $110000 jackpot win for the Feb. 6 Cash 5 drawing. Hollis bought his ticket for $1 from Circle K on N.C. 27 South in Stanley. He stopped by lottery headquarters Monday to claim his prize. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home…

Winnings ・ 23 February 2023

ABC 11

Teresa Logan gambles $1 on Cash 5 NC lottery ticket and takes home the whole jackpot of nearly $500K

That's what a Fayetteville woman yelled to her husband after realizing her $1 lottery Cash 5 ticket was worth $491451. Teresa Logan,60, told NC Education Lottery (NCEL) officials she bought her ticket by using the lottery's Online Play. Logan said she and her husband like to play the Cash 5 on their phones. The night she won Logan said her husband…

Lottery ・ 01 February 2023

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Cabarrus County man wins $100,000 Powerball prize

RALEIGH - Michael Kindley from Concord tried his luck on a $3 Powerball ticket and won a $100000 prize in the Jan. 14 drawing. Kindley bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket using Online Play through the lottery's website. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50000. The prize doubled to $100000 when the 2X Power Play…

Lottery ・ 31 January 2023

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Cabarrus County man ‘happily shocked’ after $182,073 jackpot win

RALEIGH - Cedric Bass of Kannapolis said he couldn't believe it when his $1 Cash 5 ticket produced a $182073 jackpot in Friday's drawing. "I was happily shocked," he said. Bass purchased his lucky ticket from the Han-Dee Hugo's on North Cannon Boulevard in Kannapolis. He matched all five white balls in the drawing to win the jackpot. Another lucky…

Winnings ・ 11 January 2023

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North Carolina lottery Mega Millions $940M jackpot up for grabs

MILLION. AND IF THAT'S NOT ENOUGH TO GET YOU TO BUY A TICKET, MAYBE THIS WILL MEGA MILLIONS. THE NEXT DRAWING ON FRIDAY WILL The fourth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions game history will be drawn Friday night.Currently, the jackpot is at $940 million, making it the sixth-largest jackpot in U.S. history. A North Carolina winner would have the choice…

Lottery ・ 05 January 2023

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NC Mega Millions jackpot soars to $640 million

AFTER TAXES AND THE END OF 2022 COULD BE A VERY LUCKY MOMENT FOR ANOTHER TRIED RESIDENT. NO ONE HAS WON THE MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT YET. NEXT DRAWING IS FRIDAY AND IT'S WORTH ABOUT $640 MILLION. IF SOMEONE WINS THIS, THEY COULD WALK AWAY WITH PRIZE A $330 MILLION AT THE SAME TIME. NO ONE HAS WON LAST NIGHT'S POWERBALL DRAWING. THE CURRENT JACKPOT NOW…

Lottery ・ 30 December 2022

Fox 8

North Carolina man wins $120,000 lottery jackpot with numbers inspired by son

WILSON, N.C. (WGHP) - Joseph Gardner Jr., of Wilson, who uses inspiration from his son to pick his numbers, won a $120000 jackpot after buying a $1 ticket, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "I've been playing a combination of my son's birthday and the sports jersey numbers he used to wear," Gardner said. Gardner, 60, matched all…

Winnings ・ 22 December 2022

Greenboro Local News

Winner in Thanksgiving Day Cash 5 drawing wins millions

RALEIGH, N.C. - Someone who bought a $1 Carolina Cash 5 ticket in Raleigh won a $1.8 million jackpot in the Thanksgiving Day drawing. The lucky winner bought the ticket through the lottery's Online Play program. The winner became the third largest in the history of the game. In order to win the $1860192 jackpot, the ticket matched the numbers on…

History ・ 20 December 2022

Fox 8

Charlotte man wins $100,000 jackpot after buying $1 lottery ticket

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WGHP) - Eric Stajos, of Charlotte, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $110000 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Stajos bought his winning Quick Pick ticket using Online Play on the lottery's website. He matched all five white balls in the drawing to win the jackpot on Dec. 9. Stajos arrived at lottery…

Winnings ・ 17 December 2022

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NC Lottery's Mega Millions jackpot rises to $379 million

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $379 million THIS IS BREAKING NEWS. AND WE ARE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OUT OF MOORE COUNTY THIS AFTERNOON. DUKE ENERGY NOW SAYS THAT THAT SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT THAT WAS DAMAGED OVER THE WEEKEND IS REPAIRED. DUKE ENERGY SAYS THAT IT DOES EXPECT THAT POWER TO BE FULLY RESTORED BY THIS EVENING. IF YOU REMEMBER, POWER WAS…

Lottery ・ 08 December 2022

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Gaston County woman wins $310,492 jackpot

RALEIGH - Deborah Pietrucha of Mount Holly tried her luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $310492 jackpot. Pietrucha purchased her lucky ticket for the Oct. 29 drawing using Online Play on the lottery's website. She arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to collect her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home…

Winnings ・ 01 December 2022

Fox 8

NC woman wins $591,449 jackpot on Thanksgiving

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WGHP) - Rosa Pittman, of Rocky Mount, bought a $10 Fast Play ticket on Thanksgiving Day and won a $591449 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Pittman bought her winning Big Bucks Bingo ticket at the 301 Convenient Mart on North Wesleyan Boulevard in Rocky Mount. She arrived at lottery headquarters Monday…

Winnings ・ 30 November 2022

WCCB Charlotte

Thanksgiving Lottery Winner To Claim $1.8 Million Jackpot

RALEIGH, N.C. (Release) - Someone who bought a $1 Carolina Cash 5 ticket in Raleigh won a $1.8 million jackpot in the Thanksgiving Day drawing. The lucky winner purchased the ticket through the lottery's Online Play program, either on the lottery's website or on the NC Lottery Official Mobile App. The win became the third largest in the history of…

Winnings ・ 25 November 2022

Fox 8

NC woman wins $310,492 jackpot after buying $1 ticket

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. (WGHP) - Deborah Pietrucha, of Mount Holly, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $310492 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Pietrucha bought her winning ticket for the Oct. 29 drawing using Online Play on the lottery's website. She arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to collect her prize. After required…

Winnings ・ 11 November 2022

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Forsyth County woman bought $3 lottery ticket and won $100,000

A Winston-Salem woman took a chance at the $3 Powerball ticket and won a $100000 prize.Whitney Pakalka bought her lucky ticket using Online Play on the lottery's website. Her combination matched the numbers on four white balls and the Powerwall to win $50000 in the Aug. 15 drawing.The prize doubled to $100000 when the 2X Power Play multiplier…

Lottery ・ 12 September 2022

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Charlotte woman wins nearly $400,000 jackpot using Online Play

CHARLOTTE - A Charlotte woman bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket using Online Play that turned into a $388927 jackpot win. Heather Malo, 48, said she found about the win when she saw a notification email that looked a little different. Once she realized she had hit the jackpot, she said she hugged and kissed her husband. "When I saw how much it was, I might…

Winnings ・ 04 September 2022

Gaston Gazette

Gastonia man wins $100k in Powerball drawing

Dennis Francis of Gastonia used the numbers from his birthday to play Powerball, and they won him a $100000 prize. "I was like, "Wow, this is wonderful,'" Francis said. Francis, 62, said the winning numbers came directly from his birth date. After he realized he won, he roused his wife to tell her the good news. "I said "Wake up, I just won…

Winnings ・ 31 August 2022

Yes Weekly

Winston-Salem man collects $322,865 Cash 5 jackpot

RALEIGH - Rolf Ozamiz of Winston-Salem took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won the $322865 jackpot in the March 3 drawing. Ozamiz claimed his prize two days before his ticket's expiration date. Winners have 180 days to claim their prize before it expires. Ozamiz bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from the Speedway on Yadkinville Road in…

Winnings ・ 30 August 2022

The Robesonian

Maxton woman can buy ‘dream home’ after $756,362 jackpot

MAXTON - Linda McCain said she started hollering after her $1 Cash 5 ticket turned into a $756362 jackpot win. "I can finally get my dream home," said McCain, who is from Maxton. "Now I can have something I can call my own." McCain, 54, said she first checked the numbers late at night after the Aug. 18 drawing but she didn't believe her eyes so she…

Winnings ・ 30 August 2022

Greenboro Local News

Two NC residents win major prizes from Monday Powerball drawings

Two NC residents won major prizes in Monday's drawings. RALEIGH, N.C. - A Clay County resident bought a Powerball ticket from a grocery store for Monday's drawing and won a $1 million prize, the largest prize won nationally in the drawing. The lucky winner bought the ticket at the Ingles on U.S. 64 East in Hayesville. The odds of matching numbers…

Lottery ・ 16 August 2022

Winston-Salem Journal

Winston-Salem man wins $110,000 lottery jackpot on $1 ticket

A Winston-Salem man won the $110000 Cash 5 jackpot on a $1 ticket in the July 28 drawing, state officials said. Eric Newton of Winston-Salem bought a Quick Pick ticket on the lottery's website. He arrived at lottery headquarters in Raleigh on Friday to claim his prize. After tax withholding, Newton walked away with $78111. Cash 5 is one of four…

Winnings ・ 15 August 2022

ABC 11

$1 million and 3 other big prizes won in NC in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Four lucky winners in NC won big prizes ranging from $10000 to $1 million in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing. The $1 million winner, one of four nationally, purchased the ticket at the Lake Wylie Mini Mart on Union Road in Gastonia. The lucky ticket purchased matched all five white balls in the drawing. Two tickets won…

Lottery ・ 09 August 2022

Fox 8

NC woman wins $659,989 jackpot after buying $1 ticket

LINCOLNTON, N.C. (WGHP) - Pamela Halsten from Lincolnton bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won the $659989 jackpot in the Easter Sunday drawing, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Halsten bought her winning Quick Pick ticket from the Ingles Market on East Main Street in Lincolnton. She arrived at the lottery headquarters Tuesday to…

Winnings ・ 03 August 2022

Neuse News

Four big prizes, including $1 million, won in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing

Friday's drawing offers a $630 million jackpot, 5th largest of game RALEIGH - Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing produced four big wins in North Carolina including one prize of $10000, two $30000 prizes, and a fourth prize of $1 million. The lucky $1 million winner, one of four nationally in the drawing, purchased the ticket at the Lake Wylie Mini…

Lottery ・ 22 July 2022

WWAYTV3

$1 million prize won in North Carolina in Saturday’s Powerball drawing

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) - Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at a Charlotte grocery store for Saturday's drawing won a $1 million prize. The lucky $1 million winner purchased the ticket at the Harris Teeter on South Tryon Street in Charlotte. The $2 ticket matched the numbers on all five white balls. The odds of matching numbers on all five white…

Lottery ・ 18 July 2022

The Coastland Times

Million dollar lottery ticket purchased at North Carolina grocery store

Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at a North Carolina grocery store for Saturday's drawing won a $1 million prize, according to a press release from the North Carolina Education Lottery. The lucky $1 million winner purchased the ticket at the Harris Teeter on South Tryon Street in Charlotte. The $2 ticket matched the numbers on all five white…

Lottery ・ 18 July 2022

Fox 8

Fast Play jackpot won after reaching all-time high

Winnings ・ 12 July 2022

WCCB Charlotte

Mega Millions Jackpot Surges To $440 Million, Highest In Over A Year

RALEIGH, N.C. (News Release) - The Mega Millions jackpot rolls on as it reached $440 million for Tuesday night's drawing. The $440 million prize sits at the highest level that a Mega Millions jackpot has reached in more than a year. The last time the jackpot reached this level occurred on May 21, 2021, when a winning group in Pennsylvania took home…

Winnings ・ 12 July 2022

WKML 95.7

Could Someone in North Carolina Win $370 Mega Millions Jackpot?

The second half of the year is kicking off with the bang in North Carolina, as the Mega Millions jackpot has skyrocketed up to $370 million. And if a lucky player in the North Carolina Education Lottery were to win that jackpot Tuesday night, they'd have the choice of that $370 million as an annuity, or a measly $213.3 million in cash. "What a…

Winnings ・ 06 July 2022

Fox 8

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $370 million

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) - The Mega Millions jackpot grew another $10 million this week, bringing its total size for Tuesday night's drawing to $370 million, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. A North Carolina winner of that jackpot would have the choice of taking the $370 million as an annuity or $213.3 million in cash. The Mega…

Winnings ・ 06 July 2022

WRAL

Orange County man wins $953K in Cash 5 jackpot

An Efland man won a $953275 jackpot on Tuesday on a $1 Cash 5 ticket. Vann Ray bought his Quick Pick ticket from the Efland M-Mart on Mount Willing Road. On Wednesday, he arrived at lottery headquarters to collect his prize. After state and federal tax withholdings, Ray took home $676921. Cash 5 is one of four lottery games in North Carolina where…

Winnings ・ 01 July 2022

Fox 8

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $328 million, Powerball jackpot to $365 million

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) - Both Mega Millions and Powerball prizes have topped $300 million in this week's drawings, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot stands at a $328 million annuity that is worth $186.3 million in cash. Powerball's jackpot climbed to $365 million, or $207.5 million cash, for…

Winnings ・ 28 June 2022

Insurance Newsnet

Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots top $600 million combined

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) -- Both Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have topped $600 million, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot stands at a $290 million annuity that is worth $162.3 million in cash. The Powerball jackpot stands at a $312 million annuity that is worth $175.1 million in cash for…

Lottery ・ 23 June 2022

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Cabarrus County woman wins $110,000 jackpot

Bonnie Summers of Concord tried her luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $110000 jackpot in last Thursday's drawing. Summers bought her lucky Quick Pick ticket from Sedgefield Family Fare on High Point Road in Greensboro. She arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday to collect her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took…

Winnings ・ 08 June 2022

WCCB Charlotte

South Carolina Man Collects $183,287 Cash 5 Jackpot

SHELBY, N.C. (News Release) - Bradley Smith of Cowpens, S.C. tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $183287 jackpot in Tuesday's drawing. Smith bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from Swifty's on North Post Road in Shelby. He arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to collect his prize and, after required state and federal tax…

Winnings ・ 02 June 2022

The Johnston County Report

Johnston County Man “A Happy Camper” After $402,887 Jackpot

PRINCETON - Joseph Eonta of Princeton said he became a happy camper after his $1 Cash 5 ticket won a $402887 jackpot. "I looked and I said'daggum that looks like it might be the number,'" Eonta said. Eonta said he chose the winning numbers based on his daughters' and granddaughters' ages. "I'm thrilled to death," Eonta said. "This will help me…

Winnings ・ 21 May 2022

The Johnston County Report

Harnett County Woman Wins $834,910 Cash 5 Jackpot

LILLINGTON - Katie Bailey of Lillington took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $834910 jackpot. Bailey bought her Quick Pick ticket for the April 29 drawing from the Food Lion on West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard where she works. The purchase occurred during a visit to the store while Bailey was not working. She arrived at lottery…

Winnings ・ 18 May 2022

The US Sun

I won a lottery jackpot using simple equation we all know

A SIMPLE equation known by virtually everyone has landed one man a lottery jackpot, with a payday worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now, he's shared his secret formula for success. Jonathan Ruby of Raleigh, North Carolina is a self-professed math lover, who just won a $192941 state jackpot on May 11. The 64-year-old bartender bought a $1 Cash…

Winnings ・ 14 May 2022

The Johnston County Report

Wendell Woman Wins $150,000 Paying Powerball

WENDELL - Donna Knowles of Wendell tried her luck on a Powerball ticket and won a $150000 prize. Knowles' $3 Power Play ticket matched numbers on four white balls and the Powerball in the April 30 drawing to win $50000. Her prize tripled to $150000 when the 3X multiplier hit. Knowles purchased her ticket using the Online Play option on the…

Winnings ・ 12 May 2022

STL News

Jonathan Ruby wins $192,941 jackpot

Raleigh, NC (STL.News) Jonathan Ruby of Raleigh said he has always liked the number pi, so he used those numbers on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $192941 jackpot. "I've always been an extremely big math person," Ruby said. "I picked my numbers based on pi." Ruby said the number pi, which starts with 3.1415, has popped up in several different…

Winnings ・ 10 May 2022

WWAYTV3

Powerball celebrates 30th anniversary, game has raised $1.1B for NC education

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) - The Powerball game celebrates its 30th anniversary this week as North Carolinians get the chance to play for a life-changing jackpot that now stands at $370 million. Powerball ticket sales began 30 years ago today -April 19th, 1992 - with jackpots starting at $2 million. Now the Powerball jackpot starts at $20 million. Players…

Lottery ・ 19 April 2022

WWAYTV3

$325 million jackpot up for grabs in Saturday’s Powerball drawing

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) - The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing continues to grow, reaching an estimated $325 million. A winner in North Carolina could take home the jackpot as an annuity paying out the $325 million over 29 years or choose to take home $201.2 million in cash. One way that many North Carolinians enjoy playing Powerball is…

Winnings ・ 14 April 2022

WRAL

Powerball jackpot climbs to $268 million

The jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing is now over a quarter of a billion dollars. The winner could take home the jackpot as an annuity paying out $268 million over 29 yeas of take home $171.1 million in cash. "We're waiting on Saturday night to see if someone can bring this jackpot home to North Carolina," said Mark Michalko, executive…

Winnings ・ 08 April 2022

WCCB Charlotte

Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Jumps To $222 Million

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) - The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing now tops $200 million, offering its winner a prize of an estimated $222 million. A winner in North Carolina could take home the jackpot as an annuity paying out the $222 million over 29 years or choose instead to take home $140.5 million in cash. "Saturday night…

Winnings ・ 01 April 2022

Star News Online

Pender woman wins big on $10 ticket in NC Lottery

A Pender County woman tried her luck on a $10 lottery ticket and scored a $134857 jackpot. Corinne Leontieff, 35, of Hampstead, said she'll use her winnings to pay some bills, invest and save for her son's future. "I was in shock of course," she said. "Still kind of in shock." According to a news release from the North Carolina Education Lottery,…

Winnings ・ 25 March 2022

FOX 46

Gaston County man wins $192,180 Cash 5 jackpot

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) - Michael McGinnis of Mount Holly tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $192180 jackpot in Wednesday's drawing. McGinnis bought his lucky ticket using Online Play. He arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to collect his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home…

Winnings ・ 15 March 2022

Sandhills Sentinel

Pinehurst man wins $100,000 jackpot

Samphant Vanamathi, of Pinehurst, tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won the Friday night jackpot of $100000. Vanamathi bought his lucky Cash 5 ticket from the Harris Teeter on Ivey Lane in Taylortown. Vanamathi arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to collect his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home…

Winnings ・ 08 March 2022

STL News

Pamela Griffin wins $263,465

Raleigh, NC (STL.News) Pamela Griffin of Marshville said she saw how high the Fast Play jackpot was so she took a chance on a $10 ticket and was stunned when she hit the $263465 jackpot. "I was just in utter shock," Griffin said. "Completely dumbfounded." Griffin said she thought she won $20 at first and then maybe $200 but the amount kept getting…

Bingo ・ 23 February 2022

The Times News

Alamance County woman found winning lottery ticket before it expired

Ana Maya, a 32-year-old customer service worker in Graham, must feel like the luckiest person alive after she found her winning lottery ticket less than three weeks before it was set to expire, according to a news release. Maya had been looking for her winning ticket for more than five months so she could claim her Cash 5 jackpot just before the…

Lottery ・ 17 February 2022

Neuse News

Lenoir County man wins $1 million playing Powerball

Matthew Muston of Kinston took a chance on a Powerball ticket in Wednesday's drawing and won a $1 million prize. Muston's $2 ticket matched numbers on all five white balls to win $1 million. He purchased his ticket using the Online Play option on the lottery's website. He claimed his prize Friday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh and, after…

Winnings ・ 15 February 2022

Neuse News

Four big prizes, including $1 million, won in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing

Lottery ・ 12 February 2022

The Johnston County Report

Wayne County Man Pockets $100,000 Cash 5 Jackpot

RALEIGH - Larry Armwood of Goldsboro tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $100000 jackpot. Armwood bought his lucky ticket from the Food Lion on East Ash Street in Goldsboro. His ticket matched all five numbers in the Jan. 30 drawing. He claimed his prize Friday at lottery headquarters and, after required state and federal tax…

Winnings ・ 12 February 2022

Yes Weekly

Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing offers a $300 million jackpot

RALEIGH - North Carolinians have the chance to win a $300 million jackpot in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing. A winner in North Carolina could take home the jackpot as an annuity paying out the $300 million over 29 years or choose instead to take home $206.7 million in cash. While playing for the growing jackpot, North Carolinians have won other…

Winnings ・ 06 February 2022

WNCT

Onslow County retired Army veteran wins $100,000 jackpot

RALEIGH, N.C. - Steven Sturdavant of Jacksonville said he wanted to make sure he wasn't dreaming after a $1 Cash 5 ticket turned into a $100000 win. Sturdavant, a 63-year-old former Army staff sergeant, said he first checked the Jan. 28 Cash 5 results early Saturday morning and he thought the winning numbers looked similar, but he went right back…

Winnings ・ 03 February 2022

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Charlotte woman takes home $444,351 Cash 5 jackpot

Beverley Stuart of Charlotte took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $444351 jackpot. Stuart bought her lucky ticket from the QuikTrip on Albemarle Road in Charlotte. Her ticket matched all five numbers in the Jan. 7 drawing. She claimed her prize Monday at lottery headquarters and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home…

Winnings ・ 02 February 2022