North Carolina Lottery Results

The North Carolina Lottery

100% of North Carolina Lottery net proceeds go directly to benefit the state's education, with the current figure sitting at more than $5.5 billion since its inception.
Game Result Est. Jackpot Next Draw
Pick 3 Daytime
  • 7
  • 7
  • 6
  • 3
  • FB: FB
Top Prize
$500
Next Draw
Top Prize
$500
Game Result Est. Jackpot Next Draw
Pick 3 Evening
  • 4
  • 0
  • 9
  • 1
  • FB: FB
Top Prize
$500
Next Draw
Top Prize
$500
Game Result Est. Jackpot Next Draw
Pick 4 Daytime
  • 9
  • 8
  • 3
  • 8
  • 7
  • FB: FB
Top Prize
$5,000
Next Draw
Top Prize
$5,000
Game Result Est. Jackpot Next Draw
Pick 4 Evening
  • 3
  • 0
  • 1
  • 8
  • 0
  • FB: FB
Top Prize
$5,000
Next Draw
Top Prize
$5,000
Game Result Est. Jackpot Next Draw
Cash 5
    • Main draw
    • 6
    • 12
    • 17
    • 28
    • 29
Est. Jackpot
$100,000
Next Draw
Est. Jackpot
Updating
Game Result Est. Jackpot Next Draw
Powerball
  • 9
  • 30
  • 53
  • 55
  • PB: 62
  • Power Play: x3
Est. Jackpot
$149 Million
Next Draw
Est. Jackpot
$164 Mill.
Game Result Est. Jackpot Next Draw
Mega Millions
  • 15
  • 23
  • 53
  • 57
  • MB: 61
  • Megaplier: x3
Est. Jackpot
$228 Million
Next Draw
Est. Jackpot
Updating
Game Result Est. Jackpot Next Draw
Lucky for Life
  • 4
  • 25
  • 32
  • 35
  • 40
  • 9
  • LB: LB
Top Prize
$1,000
Next Draw
Top Prize
$1,000

Lottery Games in North Carolina

As a resident of North Carolina, you can take part in the following North Carolina Lottery games:
Game Prize Type Numbers Sales Close
Pick 3 Daytime Top Prize 3 from 0-9 2:45 p.m.
Pick 3 Evening Top Prize 3 from 0-9 10:59 p.m.
Pick 4 Daytime Top Prize 4 from 0-9 2:45 p.m.
Pick 4 Evening Top Prize 4 from 0-9 10:59 p.m.
Cash 5 Jackpot 5 from 1-43 10:59 p.m.
Powerball Jackpot 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 9:59 p.m.
Mega Millions Jackpot 5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25 10:45 p.m.
Lucky for Life Top Prize 5 from 1-48 + 1 from 1-18 9:30 p.m.

North Carolina Lottery Game Schedule

Below is an overview all all the lottery games played in North Carolina:
Game Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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.
Mega Millions ... ... 11:00 p.m. ... ... 11:00 p.m. ...
Lucky for Life ... 11:45 p.m. ... ... 11:45 p.m. ... ...

North Carolina Lottery History

North Carolina has one of the United States' youngest lottery systems, having been enacted in 2005. The North Carolina State Lottery Act created the 9-member Lottery commission who was charged with overseeing all aspects of the education lottery

Contact Information

Phone: (866) 934-0289
Postal Address: NCEL, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629-1606

Claim Centers

Below is the list of North Carolina lottery claim centers with their address, timings and other details:
Name Address Phone Days Timings Hollidays
NC Education Lottery Headquarters
Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite144, Raleigh, NC 27604
 (919) 301-3637 Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed
Asheville Regional Office & Claim Centre
16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806
 (828) 251-6223 Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed
Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Centre
20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407
 (336) 218-5724 Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed
Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Centre
5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861
 (704) 523-4898 Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed
Greenville Regional Office & Claim Centre
2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834
 (252) 756-7992 Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed
Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Centre
123 North Cardinal Extension Drive, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405
 (910) 350-2000 Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed

North Carolina Lottery Facts

  • Players need to be 18 years old or older.
  • In North Carolina, you have 180 days from the date of the draw to redeem your winning tickets.
  • In the state of North Carolina, winner’s names, city, county, and the amount they win is a matter of public record
  • You cannot buy tickets through the mail or over the phone
  • Prizes of $99,999 or less can be claimed through the mail.
  • All lottery prizes are subject to federal and state taxes in North Carolina
  • In North Carolina you can purchase multiple tickets for consecutive draws in advance