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Can you play the lottery online in NC?

Yes. We recommend making purchases through the NC Lottery Official Mobile App
NC Lottery Official Mobile App
Buy, Scan, and Earn with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App

The NC Lottery Mobile App is now available for direct download from the Google Play store. at 866-934-0289. IMPORTANT: To download the latest version of the Android app, you must first delete the current version on your phone.
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, which is available in the App Store for Apple devices and Android users can download the app straight from the NC Lottery's website. You can also use your phone's web browser to purchase through our website.
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What happens if you win NC Lottery online?

Online Play Winners

Prizes of less than $600 are automatically deposited into your NC Lottery account. Prizes of $600 up to and including $99,999 must be claimed online.
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Can you buy lottery tickets with a debit card in NC?

You must be at least 18 years of age or older to play. Can I use a credit card to purchase lottery tickets? No. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check, debit card, and gift card at the retailer's discretion.
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Does NC have a lottery app?

The NC Lottery Mobile App is now available for direct download from the Google Play store. at 866-934-0289. IMPORTANT: To download the latest version of the Android app, you must first delete the current version on your phone.
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How do you play the lottery in North Carolina?

How to Play
  1. Pick five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26.
  2. Choose Quick Pick to have the terminal randomly pick numbers for you.
  3. Or simply ask your retailer for a Quick Pick.
  4. Each Powerball ticket is $2 (add Power Play for $1).
  5. Up to five sets of numbers can be played per play slip.
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What lottery is only in North Carolina?

July 2021 - North Carolinians get a daily chance at winning a lifetime supply of cash as the Lucky for Life draw game begins holding daily drawings. The game is the only lottery game in North Carolina to feature a top prize of $1,000 A Day For Life and a second prize of $25,000 A Year For Life.
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Do you have to buy lottery tickets with cash in NC?

Lottery tickets cannot be bought with credit cards, according to the NC Education Lottery. The only acceptable forms of payment are cash and debit cards or a mobile debit card at a lottery vending machine, a lottery spokesman said.
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What apps is lottery ticket on?

You are able to stream Lottery Ticket by renting or purchasing on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and Google Play.
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How do you play one off lottery in NC?

A: With the 1-OFF play type, you can pick any of the possible numbers, 000-999, for Pick 3. You win a prize if one, two or three of your numbers are 1-OFF. There are 26 possible combinations of numbers that win a prize when you Play Pick 3 with the 1-OFF play type.
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How do you enter the second chance lottery in NC?

Log into My Account on calottery.com and submit the 2nd Chance code on your non-winning Scratchers ticket. 2. Scan your code into 2nd Chance using the California Lottery Official App. Entering your non-winning Scratchers ticket into 2nd Chance gives you the chance to win up to $25,000.
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What is the first thing you should do if you win the lottery?

Next, follow these smart steps for lottery winners:
  1. Secure your ticket. Take photos and videos of yourself with the ticket, and then lock the ticket in a safe. ...
  2. Hire an experienced estate lawyer. ...
  3. Set up a trust. ...
  4. Arrange for a media advisor. ...
  5. Go silent. ...
  6. Hire a tax accountant.
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Does lottery winnings affect Social Security?

Your Social Security benefits will not be reduced as a result of winning the lottery, regardless of whether or not you have reached your full retirement age.
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How do you play Mega Millions in NC?

How to Play
  1. Pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25.
  2. Choose Quick Pick to have the terminal randomly pick numbers for you.
  3. Each Mega Millions play is $2 (add Megaplier for $1).
  4. Up to five sets of numbers can be played per play slip.
  5. Select Multidraw to enter up to 26 consecutive drawings.
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How soon after winning lottery do you get the money?

If you elected the cash option or if your prize is only offered in a single payment, your check should arrive approximately six to eight weeks from your claim date. If your prize is to be paid in installments, your first payment should be available within six to eight weeks from your claim date.
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How much tax is deducted from lottery winnings in NC?

North Carolina will tax your lottery winnings just like all other income at a rate of 5.25%. The federal government will also tax your lottery winnings as income, but the percentage depends on your income bracket.
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What states let you remain anonymous when you win the lottery?

Right now only seven states allow lottery winners to maintain their anonymity: Delaware, Kansas, Maryland, North Dakota, Texas, Ohio and South Carolina. And six states also allow people to form a trust to claim prize money anonymously. California entirely forbids lottery winners to remain anonymous.
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Can you remain anonymous in the North Carolina lottery?

In North Carolina, winners of more than $600 don't retain their anonymity, according to Nexstar's WAVY. Here's where you can remain anonymous: Delaware. Kansas: Winners in Kansas can request to remain anonymous.
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How to buy lottery tickets in NC?

To buy lottery tickets online in North Carolina, you'll need to first create an online account with the N.C. Education Lottery, or sign in if you already have an account. Head to nclottery.com/SignIn to sign in with an existing account. Head to nclottery.com/Register to create an account.
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What happens if you get 3 numbers on Powerball?

3 numbers - $7 again.
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Can I play Mega Millions on my phone?

The California Lottery Mobile App is a “must have” for any Lottery fan! Scan any ticket to see if you are a winner and how much you won. Scan your eligible ticket codes to enter weekly 2nd Chance draws for over $200,000 in cash prizes.
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How many people have won on Jackpocket?

More than 1.17 million individual winners on Jackpocket who have won over $190 million in lottery prizes. It's a remarkable achievement for the app which launched nine years ago. Must be 18 or older to play.
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Is there an app to play Powerball and Mega Millions?

The MM & PB app gives you the latest jackpot information and drawing results with push notifications for Mega Millions and Powerball lottery games. It has prize payouts and calculates prize winnings for your purchased tickets.
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Is my Powerball ticket still good if nobody wins?

The answer to your question is yes, your ticket is still good if nobody wins the Powerball. Powerball tickets are valid for a certain amount of time, typically between 90 and 365 days depending on where you purchased the ticket.
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How late can you buy scratch off tickets in NC?

Retailers should sell and redeem lottery games during their normal business hours. The gaming system is operational daily from 5am – 2am.
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Can I cash a NC Lottery ticket in another state?

You can only cash a lottery ticket in the jurisdiction/state in which it was purchased. This includes multi-state lottery tickets such as the Powerball and the Mega Millions. Multi-state lottery tickets are actually sold by the individual state lottery commision for the state in which you buy it.
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