North Carolina Lottery results - winning numbers

The legislative foundation of the North Carolina Education Lottery, passed in 2005 through the legislature, is now in place. Then the money resulting from ticket sales has been put to use to fund the construction of education in North Carolina. This financial aid is for all stages, even preschool programming, to college tuition scholarships.

Expanding its role participation, the North Carolina Lottery became a Powerball sponsor in 2006 and then a Mega Millions sponsor in 2010. Further, the lottery has an option to give a multiple of the lottery's own, daily jackpot and scratch card draw.

• In North Carolina, 18 years or older is the age at which it is permitted to play in the North Carolina Lottery.

  In North Carolina, the sale and claiming of lottery tickets is prohibited for adults beyond the age of 18.

• What's the duration to claim my lottery prize?

  There is a window of 180 days starting from the draw date at which you are obliged to submit a prize money claim.

• What should I do if my ticket is lost, stolen, or damaged?

  North Carolina Lottery does not warrant loss, theft, or the destruction of tickets. It's essential to keep your tickets secure. Signing the ticket, therefore, not only can one have the certificate of ownership for the ticket but also you can have the ownership in case the same is lost.

• Yes, it is possible to win a lottery jackpot anonymously, but be advised that there will be repercussions.

  In North Carolina, the identity, city, county, and jackpot value of a jackpot winner are all public knowledge. On the other hand, personal information pertaining to the status of a winner covered by an active protective order or by a personal authorization through the Address Confidentiality Program may be withheld.

• Which lottery games are offered in North Carolina?

  In North Carolina, players can select from any of a number of lottery games offered in the cash draw, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash 5, Lucky for Life, Powerball, and Mega Millions.

• Are North Carolina Lottery winnings subject to taxes?

  Yes, federal and state income tax are levied on all North Carolina lottery jackpots. For instance, the North Carolina Lottery does not withhold federal income tax on some lottery jackpots. For further insight, please refer to our Tax Information section.

• Is it possible to purchase lottery tickets beforehand?

  Of course, you can buy more than one winning ticket for any and all North Carolina Lottery drawings in which the same number can be drawn serially.

• How are North Carolina Lottery funds utilized?

  Funds from the production of lottery tickets for the North Carolina Lottery are being used for a variety of educational programs throughout the state. These subsidies are granted on an annual basis by state lawmakers. Just recently large amounts of money have been allocated. School facilities, staff pay and school building and kindergarten (or pre-K) program offerings.