NC Lottery

North Carolina Education Lottery Results

 

Latest Powerball

06 December 2023
2 12 37 56 65 21
Next Jackpot on 09 December 2023
Jackpot Price
$468,000,000

Latest MEGA Millions

05 December 2023
18 35 40 64 67 18
Next Jackpot on 08 December 2023
Jackpot Price
$395,000,000

Latest Lucky For Life

07 December 2023
3 11 17 18 38 2
Next Jackpot on 08 December 2023
Jackpot Price
$1,000

Latest Cash 5

07 December 2023
8 14 21 23 42
Next Jackpot on 08 December 2023
Jackpot Price
$477,000

Latest Pick 4 Day

07 December 2023
0 5 8 7 8
Next Jackpot on 08 December 2023
Jackpot Price
$5,000

Latest Pick 4 Evening

07 December 2023
3 5 9 4 1
Next Jackpot on 08 December 2023
Jackpot Price
$5,000

Latest Pick 3 Day

07 December 2023
1 8 0 3
Next Jackpot on 08 December 2023
Jackpot Price
$500

Latest Pick 3 Evening

07 December 2023
5 5 7 1
Next Jackpot on 08 December 2023
Jackpot Price
$500

About North Carolina Lottery

The North Carolina Education Lottery, with lottery headquarters in Raleigh, is a win-win scenario. The person with the winning ticket could take home millions, while other participants help fund education in North Carolina. Since the lottery's inception in 2005, more than $8 billion has gone to North Carolina schools. Governor Mike Easley signed this lottery into existence, and 100% of the lottery's net profits benefit the state's education system. Funds are distributed to causes like school construction, financial aid, staff salaries, and pre-kindergarten programs. In 2021, the lottery impacted at least 90,000 North Carolina residents and students throughout the state.

Game Schedule

Game Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Pick 3 Daytime 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Pick 3 Evening 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m.
Pick 4 Daytime 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Pick 4 Evening 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m.
Cash 5 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 11:22 p.m.
Powerball   10:59 p.m.   10:59 p.m.     10:59 p.m.
Mega Millions     11:00 p.m.     11:00 p.m.  
Lucky for Life 11:45 p.m. 11:45 p.m. 11:45 p.m. 11:45 p.m. 11:45 p.m. 11:45 p.m. 11:45 p.m.
All times are in Eastern Time.
Game Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Pick 3 Daytime 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m.
Pick 3 Evening 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m.
Pick 4 Daytime 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m.
Pick 4 Evening 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m.
Cash 5 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m.
Powerball   9:59 p.m.   9:59 p.m.     9:59 p.m.
Mega Millions     10:45 p.m.     10:45 p.m.  
Lucky for Life 9:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
All times are in Eastern Time.

Claiming Prizes

Here's the process for claiming North Carolina Lottery prizes.

To claim a prize by mail, send the signed winning ticket to:

NCEL,
P.O. Box 41606
Raleigh, NC 27629-1606

When claiming prizes of $600 or more, you must also include a completed claim form, proof of your Social Security card, and a copy of your ID.

Keep a copy of all claim documents for your records.

Options for Claiming

Prize Options
$599 or less Option 1 Claim at any local retailer.
Option 2 Claim at any North Carolina Lottery claim center.
Option 3 Claim at the North Carolina Lottery Headquarters.
Option 4 Claim by mail.
$600 to $99,999 Option 1 Claim at any North Carolina Lottery claim center.
Option 2 Claim at the North Carolina Lottery Headquarters.
Option 3 Claim by mail.
$100,000 or more Claim at the North Carolina Lottery Headquarters.
Prize Options
Under $600 Winnings will be deposited into your NC Education Lottery account.
$600 to $99,999.99 Submit an online claim to process your winnings.
$100,000 or more Submit an online claim. Then, claim your prize in person at the North Carolina Lottery Headquarters.

Tax Information

Here are the taxes withheld from the lottery winnings of U.S. citizens or residents.

North Carolina Lottery tax withholdings on winnings from $600 to $5,000 for U.S. citizens or residents
Winnings Tax Percentage
$600 to $5,000 State Tax 5.25%
Federal Tax 0%
    Total: 5.25%
North Carolina Lottery tax withholdings on winnings over $5,000 for U.S. citizens or residents
Winnings Tax Percentage
Over $5,000 State Tax 5.25%
Federal Tax 24%
    Total: 29.25%

If the winner is not a U.S. citizen or resident, the taxes withheld by the North Carolina Lottery are different.

North Carolina Lottery tax withholdings on winnings of $600 to $5,000 for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents
Winnings Tax Percentage
$600 to $5,000 State Tax 5.25%
Federal Tax 0%
    Total: 5.25%
North Carolina Lottery tax withholdings on winnings over $5,000 for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents
Winnings Tax Percentage
Over $5,000 State Tax 5.25%
Federal Tax 30%
    Total: 35.25%

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What NC Lottery drawing is tonight?

The NC Education Lottery features several different games. Each has different rules and drawing days. Here is a breakdown of when drawings occur:

 Mega Millions

The Mega Millions drawing is every Tuesday and Friday. The game allows you to pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and one mega ball from 1 to 25. The grand prize rolls over and updates regularly on the lottery website. You can win the main jackpot by matching all five white balls and the one yellow mega ball. The second prize always is $1 million and pays out by matching the five white balls. If you want to increase the prize, you can wager an additional $1 per play in what's known as a Megaplier.

Powerball

The Powerball drawing occurs three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Powerball allows you to pick five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. Powerball jackpots regularly update in between each drawing. The Powerball offers a $1 million prize for correctly guessing the five white balls. You can win the Powerball top prize if you correctly guess all of the balls. However, you can use the Double Play or Power Play feature for an additional $1 per play, increasing your overall odds.

Lucky for Life

The Lucky for Life game has a drawing every day. For a $2 ticket, you have the chance to win $1,000 a day for the rest of your life. The game has you pick five numbers from 1 to 48. You also select one Lucky Ball from 1 to 18. If you get all of the balls correct, you win. If you only get the first five balls correct, you receive the second prize, which is $25,000 a year for the rest of your life.

Cash 5, Pick 4, and Pick 3

The Cash 5, Pick 4, and Pick 3 games all have daily drawings. The Pick 4 and Pick 3 games have drawings in the morning and the evening. The Cash 5 games have players choose five numbers from 1 to 43 for a chance to win up to $100,000. The Pick 4 games have players pick four numbers from 0 to 9 for a chance to win up to $5,000. The Pick 3 game has players pick any three numbers from 0 to 9 for a chance to win up to $500.

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