NC Lottery Results
North Carolina Winning Numbers, Predictions, Prize Payouts & FAQ’s
Most Recent Results & Winning Numbers
Powerball
Wed,01/13 - Prize: 640000000
04 - 19 - 23 - 25 - 49, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 2
Next Draw Information
Saturday, January 16, 2021
MEGA Millions
Tue,01/12 - Prize: 750000000
12 - 14 - 26 - 28 - 33, Mega Ball: 09, Megaplier: 2
Next Draw Information
Friday, January 15, 2021
Lucky For Life
Thu,01/14 - Prize:
03 - 16 - 20 - 21 - 47, Lucky Ball: 10
Next Draw Information
Monday, January 18, 2021
Cash 5
Thu,01/14 - Prize: 110000
- 07
- 13
- 17
- 29
- 37
Next Draw Information
Friday, January 15, 2021
Pick 4 Day
Thu,01/14 - Prize:
1 - 4 - 7 - 0, Lucky Sum: 12
Next Draw Information
Friday, January 15, 2021
Pick 4 Evening
Thu,01/14 - Prize:
3 - 6 - 2 - 3, Lucky Sum: 14
Next Draw Information
Friday, January 15, 2021
Pick 3 Day
Thu,01/14 - Prize:
4 - 3 - 3, Lucky Sum: 10
Next Draw Information
Friday, January 15, 2021
Pick 3 Evening
Thu,01/14 - Prize:
4 - 3 - 2, Lucky Sum: 9
Next Draw Information
Friday, January 15, 2021
NC Lottery Scratchers
Here are some of the top Scratchers are available
Ticket prize
$20
Overall Odds
1 in 3.03*
Prize Range
$20-$2,000,000
JackPot
Prize Left
91.11%
Top3
Prize Left
80%
Total
Prize Left
89.95%
Ticket prize
$1
Overall Odds
1 in 4.79*
Prize Range
$1-$2,100
JackPot
Prize Left
80.77%
Top3
Prize Left
75%
Total
Prize Left
81.75%
Ticket prize
$2
Overall Odds
1 in 4.63*
Prize Range
$2-$20,000
JackPot
Prize Left
78.72%
Top3
Prize Left
80%
Total
Prize Left
80.59%
Latest NC Lottery News
NC man hits $2M lottery jackpot on grocery store stop | Charlotte Observer
A man stopped at a grocery store in Mooresville on Lake Norman, decided to buy a ticket in a new scratch-off lottery game and scored a $2 million jackpot, North Carolina lottery officials said Thursday.
'Still in some shock': North Carolina COVID-19 nurse wins $1 million second-chance lottery drawing
Terri Watkins won a $1 million drawing from the North Carolina Education Lottery, taking home more than $400,000 in cash.
Mom was ‘feeling lucky’ — and bought a lottery ticket that hit the jackpot in NC
A mom with plans to go back to school is getting a boost from a lottery win in North Carolina. Brittney James is one step closer to pursuing a career in dental hygiene after learning her lottery ticket was worth $147,
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
DURHAM, N.C. - Terri Watkins, a nurse who works with COVID-19 patients, had her prayers answered when she got a call from the North Carolina Education Lottery last week. She didn’t believe it at first,
Mega Millions ($750M), Powerball ($640M) jackpots rank among top 10 in US lottery history this weekend. Here's how to play.
The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots rank among the top 10 in U.S. lottery history going into the weekend. Here's what to know about the drawings.
North Carolina nurse who works in COVID-19 unit scores $1M lottery win
A North Carolina nurse who works in the coronavirus unit at a long-term care facility said she is still in shock after winning a $1 million lottery prize.
NC nurse who works with COVID patients wins lottery
One North Carolina nurse now has the pocket change to treat herself to at least some of them. Terri Watkins works in the Covid unit at a long term facility in Durham. And she just won a $1 million jackpot,
NC COVID nurse ‘in shock’ after $1 million lottery win
When Terri Watkins, of Durham, got a call letting her know she had won $1 million, she couldn’t believe her ears, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “I thought
Nurse working in COVID unit wins big in NC lottery — but doesn’t believe it at first
A North Carolina nurse who works on a coronavirus unit hit the jackpot — but she wasn’t convinced at first. Terri Watkins, a Durham resident, told the N.C. Education Lottery she was skeptical when she got a call telling her she scored $1 million in a second-chance drawing.
NC COVID nurse scores $1 million lottery drawing prize | Raleigh News & Observer
A North Carolina nurse who works on a coronavirus unit hit the jackpot — but she wasn’t convinced at first. Terri Watkins, a Durham resident, told the N.C. Education Lottery she was skeptical when she got a call telling her she scored $1 million in a second-chance drawing.
North Carolina Game & Drawing Times
Includes all ticket cut-off times and approximate drawing times.
| Drawing Date & Times | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game | Ticket Cutoff | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Pick 3 Daytime | 2:45 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |
| Pick 3 Evening | 10:59 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Pick 4 Daytime | 2:45 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Pick 4 Evening | 10:59 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |
| Cash 5 | 10:59 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |
| Powerball | 9:59 PM | 10:59 PM | 10:59 PM | |||||
| Mega Millions | 10:45 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |||||
| Lucky for Life | 9:30 PM | 11:45 PM | 11:45 PM | |||||
Specific NC Game Information
Game Information breakdown
| Game | Number of Balls | Number Range | Game Type | Prize Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash 5 | 5 | 1-43 | Daily | Fixed |
| Lucky for Life | 5 | 1-48 | Jackpot | Varied |
| Mega Millions | 5 | 1-70 | Jackpot | Varied |
| Pick 3 Daytime | 3 | 0-9 | Daily | Fixed |
| Pick 3 Evening | 3 | 0-9 | Daily | Fixed |
| Pick 4 Daytime | 4 | 0-9 | Daily | Fixed |
| Pick 4 Evening | 4 | 0-9 | Daily | Fixed |
| Powerball | 5 | 1-69 | Jackpot | Varied |
North Carolina Lottery Tax Information
Lottery winnings are usually taxed, see what your state taxes prizes at below.
North Carolina Residents
| Prize Winnings | State Tax | Federal Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $600-$5,000 | 5.25% | 0% |
| $5,000 and up | 5.25% | 24% |
Non-US & Non-NC Residents
| Prize Winnings | State Tax | Federal Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $600-$5,000 | 5.25% | 0% |
| $5,000 and up | 5.25% | 30% |
NC Lottery Claim Centers
Where to claim your lottery winnings
NC Education Lottery Headquarters
Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite144, Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 301-3637
Asheville Regional Office & Claim Centre
16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 251-6223
Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Centre
20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 218-5724
Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Centre
5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861
(704) 523-4898
Greenville Regional Office & Claim Centre
2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-7992
Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Centre
123 North Cardinal Extension Drive, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2000
NC Lottery FAQ’s
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