North Carolinians who tried their luck in Monday’s Powerball drawing won big prizes as the jackpot continues to increase, reaching $1.2 billion for Wednesday’s drawing.

On Wednesday, North Carolinians can play for a $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot that is worth $596.7 million in cash.

In Monday’s drawing, three lucky $3 Power Play tickets matched four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000. The tickets tripled to $150,000 when the 3X Power Play multiplier hit. The tickets were purchased at:
• Quickie Mart on South Churton Street in Hillsborough
• One Planet on West Street in Pittsboro
• Online Play on the lottery’s website.

Three other lucky $2 tickets matched four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000. The tickets were purchased at:
• Red Mill Quick Stop on Red Mill Road in Durham
• River Bend Fuel Market on U.S. 17 South in New Bern
• Walkertown using Online Play on the lottery’s website.

The odds of matching numbers on four white balls and the Powerball are 1 in 913,000. The winners have 180 days from the drawing to claim their prize.

Players can buy Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location, through Online Play on the lottery’s website or by using the NC Lottery Official Mobile App. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.
Ticket sales from draw games make it possible for the lottery to raise on average more than $2.5 million a day for education. The current Powerball run has raised an estimated $21.1 million for education in the state.