North Carolina Lottery Results

NC has more than 6,000 lottery retailers where you can buy tickets and scratchers. You can also purchase tickets online if you’ve set up an account through the NC lottery website.

All NC lottery prizes are subject to state and federal taxes.

All scratch off tickets must be redeemed within 90 days of the scratcher’s closure date. For draw games players have 180 days to claim a prize from the date of the winning draw.

The NC lottery is not responsible for lost tickets. Players should sign the backs of their tickets to prevent someone else from claiming it. If the ticket is not signed then whoever presents the ticket will get the prize.

Odds of winning differ depending on the game. You can find complete odds listed on scratch off tickets or on the NC lottery website for draw games.

NC lottery players must be at least 18 years old to buy tickets or scratchers.

No, the NC lottery only accepts payment in the form of cash, check, or debit card.

Unfortunately, no. The NC lottery can make the winner’s name, city, and prize information public record.

For NC lottery winnings less than $600, players can redeem their prize at a lottery retailer, lottery office, or through the mail. For prizes worth more than $600 the winners would need to visit a lottery office and bring appropriate documentation and identification.