North Carolina Education Lottery Results
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You must be at least 18 years old to play NC Powerball. You just need to fill out a playslip and make sure you purchase your ticket before the deadline of 9:59pm Eastern Time. Enter the same numbers for up to 26 consecutive draws by marking the appropriate box on your playslip. If you want to play a Quick Pick, just ask the retailer or mark the ‘QP’ box on your playslip, and a random set of numbers will be produced by the computer.
Multi-State Mega Millions game details, by Lottery Post. Lottery Post is proud to bring you complete game information for Mega Millions, including the latest lottery drawing results, as well as. The North Carolina Education Lottery was established in 2005 through an act of the North Carolina legislature. Its primary goal is to raise vital funding for education from the pre-school to college levels. The lottery began selling Powerball tickets in 2006 and joined Mega Millions in 2010. South Carolina (SC) Lottery General Information The South Carolina Education Lottery Commission is created as an instrumentality of the State and a public commission, with powers comparable to those exercised by commissions engaged in entrepreneurial pursuits.
If you win a prize of more than $5,000 in North Carolina, it will be subject to state tax at a rate of 5.75 percent, in addition to federal taxes.
You can watch drawings on the following stations, depending on where you are in the state:
| City | Station | Affiliate | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | WLOS | IND | 13 |
| Charlotte | WAXN | FOX | 64 |
| Greensboro | WGHP | NBC | 8 |
| Greenville | WITN | NBC | 7 |
| Raleigh | WRAL | FOX | 5 |
There is a 180-day limit for claiming prizes in North Carolina. You can collect your money from any retailer if you win an award up to $599, but for amounts ranging from $600 to $99,999.99 you need to go to a regional claim office, the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters, or send a claim form by mail.
All prizes of $100,000 or more must be claimed in person from the lottery’s headquarters in Raleigh. To claim your prize, you will need to provide photographic identification and proof of your social security number, along with your winning ticket. The location of the North Carolina Lottery headquarters is as follows:
2728 Capital Blvd #144,
Raleigh, NC 27604
Telephone: (919) 715-6886
If you are claiming your prize by mail, send the required documents to the following address:
North Carolina Lottery HQ
P.O. Box 41606
Raleigh, NC 27629-1606
The addresses for the regional offices are as follows. They are open Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time.
| Location | Address | Telephone Number: |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 16-G Regent Park Blvd. Asheville, NC 28806 | 828-251-6223 |
| Charlotte | 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28269 | 704-523-4898 |
| Greensboro | 20A Oak Branch Drive Greensboro, NC 27407 | 336-218-5724 |
| Greenville | 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A Greenville, NC 27834 | 252-756-7992 |
| Raleigh | 2728 Capital Blvd #144, Raleigh, NC 27604 | 919-301-3637 |
| Wilmington | 123 North Cardinal Extension Drive, Suite 140 Wilmington, NC 28405 | 910-350-2000 |
If you lose a winning Powerball ticket, there is a chance that someone else could find it and cash it in unless you have signed the back of it. North Carolina Education Lottery rules also state that a ticket must be intact and in no way ‘mutilated, altered, reconstituted or tampered with’ in any manner. If the ticket has been sufficiently damaged that all the necessary data is not present, you will not be able to claim your prize.
State law dictates that your name, city and county of residence must be made available to the public if you win a large prize, unless you can produce a valid protective order or Address Confidentiality Program authorization card.
The state lottery was established to help the education system in North Carolina, with a promise that 100 percent of the profits would go towards supporting programs identified by the legislature. Hundreds of millions of dollars are returned to education each year, allowing schools to upgrade important facilities and also boost teaching standards throughout the state.
Out of every dollar spent on Powerball tickets in North Carolina, $0.63 is returned to players as prize money, while $0.26 goes towards education. Retailers receive $0.07, while $0.03 is used to cover administrative expenses and $0.01 is used to advertise lottery games in the state.
North Carolina Education Lottery Past Results
Marie Holmes from Shallotte in North Carolina won a third of one of the largest Powerball jackpots in history when she matched the full winning line to claim a share of the $564 million jackpot on February 11th 2015. A single mother, Marie insisted that her main priority was to use the money to support her four children, one of which had cerebral palsy. She hoped to spread the word about the condition, as well as give some of her winnings to religious and charitable organizations.
Retired firefighter Frank Griffin previously held the record for North Carolina’s biggest win, having landed a jackpot of $141 million on February 6th 2010. Griffin, from Asheville, bought five lines when he stopped for gas on the day of the draw, and decided to take the cash option of $69 million.
North Carolina Mega Millions Prize Amounts
| Numbers Correct | Prize |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | Jackpot |
| 5 of 5 | $1,000,000 |
| 4 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $10,000 |
| 4 of 4 | $500 |
| 3 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $200 |
| 3 of 5 | $10 |
| 2 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $10 |
| 1 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $4 |
| 0 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $2 |
North Carolina Mega Millions Megaplier Prize Amounts
| Numbers Correct | Megaplier 2X | Megaplier 3X | Megaplier 4X | Megaplier 5X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | $2,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 4 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 |
| 4 of 5 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| 3 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $400 | $600 | $800 | $1,000 |
| 3 of 5 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 2 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 1 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 |
| 0 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
North Carolina Mega Millions FAQs
Can I buy a NC Mega Millions ticket online?
If you're in Texas, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oregon, Washington or Pennsylvania you can purchase Mega Millions tickets through Lottery.com at play.lottery.com!
When is the North Carolina Mega Millions?
North Carolina Mega Millions drawings take place twice a week on Tuesday and Friday nights.
What time is the North Carolina Mega Millions drawing?
11:00 PM ET
What is the NC Mega Millions jackpot?
Mega Millions jackpots roll-over until there is a winner or multiple winners. You can find the latest North Carolina Mega Millions jackpot amounts here on the Lottery.com North Carolina Mega Millions Jackpots page.
North Carolina Education Lottery Results Post
Did anyone win the NC Mega Millions?
North Carolina State Lottery
When Mega Millions resets to the minimum jackpot, it’s an indication that one or more players won in the most recent drawing.
What are the NC Mega Millions winning numbers?
View the latest Mega Millions winning numbers in the Lottery.com app or on the Lottery.com website following each drawing here on the North Carolina Mega Millions Results page.
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What are the odds of winning?
Higher than you think! The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.