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Jackpot Estimate $171 Million Cash Value $78.7 Million Next Drawing Sat, Nov 23 Latest Drawing Wed, Nov 20
16 30 60 62 64 25
POWERPLAY X3
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Jackpot Estimate $453 Million Cash Value $209.6 Million Next Drawing Fri, Nov 22 Latest Drawing Tue, Nov 19
5 35 50 51 59 8
MEGAPLIER X4
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Jackpot Estimate $110,000 Next Daily Drawing Thu, Nov 21 Latest Drawing Wed, Nov 20
1 5 9 15 27
DoublePlay
1 19 20 21 38
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Top Prizes $1,000/day for life or $25,000/year for life. Next Daily Drawing Thu, Nov 21 Latest Drawing Wed, Nov 20
3 29 30 39 45 13
 
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Latest Daytime Drawing Wed, Nov 20
4 6 7 1 2
Latest Evening Drawing Wed, Nov 20
5 1 1 2 7
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Latest Daytime Drawing Wed, Nov 20
7 3 5 1
Latest Evening Drawing Wed, Nov 20
9 8 2 6
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Getting registered is easy. From the Sign In screen, select – Create Your Account.
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2. Deposit

Once registered, select Deposit Funds within the My Account screen or the User Menu.
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Digital Instants

Draw Games

Powerball Logo
Jackpot Est $171 Million Cash Value $78.7 Million
Next Drawing Saturday, Nov 23
Mega Millions Logo
Jackpot Est $453 Million Cash Value $209.6 Million
Next Drawing Friday, Nov 22
Cash 5 Logo
Jackpot Est $110,000
Next Drawing Thursday, Nov 21
Lucky For Life Logo
Top Prize $1,000/day for life or
$25,000/year for life.
Next Drawing Daily Drawings
Pick 4 Logo
Win Up To $5,000
Next Drawing Twice Daily
Pick 3 Logo
Win Up To $500
Next Drawing Twice Daily

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to set up an account?
To set up an NC Education Lottery account, it takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes, provided there are no issues verifying your identity. Please ensure that all your personal information is correct and matches your legal identity to avoid delays.
What types of bank accounts and payment methods can be used to fund my balance?
You can use a debit card, Online Banking, ACH Bank Transfer with a checking account, or PayPal (using a bank account only as credit cards and debit cards are not permitted).
What is geolocation and why do you have to be geo located to purchase online?
You must be physically located in North Carolina, and are not on federally recognized tribal lands, at the time that you make a purchase or deposit funds. All purchases and deposits must be made within North Carolina borders and will be checked with geo location technologies on your desktop or mobile device.
If you have trouble geo locating, please the Customer Support Center at 1-866-934-0289 or follow the troubleshooting steps outlined in the FAQs below.
What are digital instant games?
Digital Instants are instant win games of chance that are played through the lottery’s Online Play platform on its website and through the NC Lottery Official Mobile App. Prizes you win are transferred electronically to your online account or claimed at a lottery office.
How do I play digital instant games?
You play digital instant games using the lottery’s Online Play program, either on nclottery.com or the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.
How long will it take me to receive funds after I request a withdrawal from my winnings account?
The first time you make a withdrawal request or the first withdrawal request to a specific payment method, it will take up to 2 business days once all requested documents are received. Here are some general guidelines for processing time:
  • ACH - Bank Transfer: Upon approval, funds are deposited within 3 - 5 business days
  • PayPal: Upon approval, funds are deposited within 1-2 business days
  • Withdrawal to VISA debit: Upon approval, funds are deposited within 1-2 business days
  • Online Banking: Upon approval, funds are deposited within 1-2 business days
  • Check: Upon approval, the check should be received via mail in 7-10 business days

Online Play Self Management Tools

Resources to help you manage how and when you play.

You can set deposit limits.

When you buy our games online, you have the option to set deposit limits. A decrease in your deposit limit will be effective immediately. An increase in your deposit limit will be effective in 48 hours.

Deposit Limits

You can set loss limits.

When you buy our games online, you have the option to set a limit on losses.

Loss Limits

You can keep track of your win/loss records.

You can access your win/loss statement to help you make smart decisions about your play. The document is at the bottom of your Transaction History screen.

Transaction History

You can stop yourself from playing.

When you buy our games online, you have the option to exclude yourself from purchasing lottery tickets. You may temporarily or permanently exclude yourself by contacting the NCEL Online Play Support Center at 1-866-934-0289 or by setting this option yourself.

Self Exclusion

For more information on how to manage your lottery play, visit ncplaysmart.com

NCLottery App
Play online and scan tickets with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App
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