Mega Millions and Powerball Offer Life-Changing Prizes This Weekend WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolinians have their eyes on a combined jackpot exceeding $1 billion as both Mega Millions and Powerball reach astronomical heights this weekend. Mega Millions Reaches Historic Levels Tonight’s Mega Millions drawing features a staggering $680 million jackpot, making it the ninth…… read more »
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North Carolina Lottery Jackpots Soar Above $1 Billion Combined
$1.1 Billion Powerball Drawing Set for Tonight as Labor Day Holiday Continues
RALEIGH – North Carolinians are holding their breath as tonight’s Powerball drawing approaches, with a staggering $1.1 billion jackpot on the line that could transform someone’s Labor Day weekend into an unforgettable celebration. The massive prize represents the fifth-largest jackpot in Powerball history. Winners who claim the top prize can choose between the full $1.1…… read more »
Raleigh Woman Named Finalist for $1 Million NASCAR Powerball Playoff Prize
RALEIGH, NC – A Raleigh woman is one step closer to a potential $1 million payday after being selected as one of 16 finalists in the NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ promotion. Patricia Hockaday was announced as a finalist during Saturday night’s broadcast of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on NBC. Her selection…… read more »
Powerball Jackpot Soars to $700 Million, Largest Prize in Over a Year
WAYNE COUNTY, NC — North Carolina lottery players will have the opportunity to compete for a massive $700 million Powerball jackpot today, marking the largest prize offered in more than a year. The record-setting jackpot gives winners the choice between a $700 million annuity paid over 30 years or an immediate lump sum payment of…… read more »
North Carolina Players Chase Largest Powerball Jackpot of 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina lottery players have a chance to win the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year this Saturday, with a massive $565 million prize at stake. The winner can choose between the full $565 million paid out as an annuity over 30 years or an immediate cash payment of $258.8 million before…… read more »
$426M Powerball Prize Up for Grabs — Odds Stand at 1 in 292 Million
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Powerball jackpot reached $426 million for Monday night’s drawing, offering winners the choice between the full annuity amount or a $193.5 million cash option. Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery, expressed optimism about the potential for a North Carolina winner. “Tonight could deliver a life-changing moment for…… read more »
Greensboro Player Strikes Gold with $1.16 Million Digital Lottery Jackpot
RALEIGH, N.C. — A fortunate lottery player from Greensboro became an instant millionaire on Friday after winning a $1.16 million jackpot on a digital instant game, North Carolina Education Lottery officials announced. Epic Jackpot Win on Wheel of Bonuses Game The winner purchased a $2 Wheel of Bonuses ticket through the lottery’s online platform and…… read more »
Wilson County Mother Wins $4.7 Million in Digital Lottery Game, Second-Largest Prize in NC History
RALEIGH, N.C. – A mother of five from Elm City experienced the shock of a lifetime when a $1 digital instant game ticket transformed her family’s future, awarding her a $4.7 million jackpot in what marks the second-largest digital instant prize in North Carolina lottery history. Cesaltina Ribeiro, who recently became a grandmother, immediately reached…… read more »
North Carolina Woman Turns $5 Into $150,000 Lottery Win
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Hertford woman struck it rich last week when her $5 gamble paid off with a $150,000 jackpot on a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off ticket. Barbara Dean purchased the winning Xtreme Cashword ticket at All American Mart on East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in High Point. The convenience store sale…… read more »
Lucky Streak: Winston-Salem Man Wins $10 Million After $10,000 Lottery Win Just Days Earlier
WINSTON-SALEM — A Winston-Salem construction business owner is celebrating a life-changing $10 million lottery win after following his instincts to purchase a $50 scratch-off ticket on Thursday. Christopher Sink said he felt an urge to buy the ticket, and his gut feeling proved to be worth millions. “Sometimes you have a gut feeling,” Sink said.…… read more »
