Does North Carolina have Powerball tickets?

The latest North Carolina Powerball drawing took place on Saturday, April 8, 2023, offering a jackpot worth $181.5 Million. See the winning numbers from the draw, including which Power Play was selected, right here.

Can you buy Powerball tickets in North Carolina?

You can play Powerball, Mega Millions, Carolina Pick 3, Carolina Pick 4, Carolina Cash 5 and Lucky for Life.

When can you buy Powerball tickets in NC?

The Powerball drawing in North Carolina takes place every Wednesday and Saturday evening at 10:59 pm Eastern Time. The drawing consists of six numbers (5 regular numbers plus one Powerball number). Tickets must be purchased by 9:59 pm Eastern Time on the night of the drawing in order to be eligible to win.

What time does North Carolina stop selling Powerball tickets?

What time will ticket sales stop before the drawing? For the daytime drawing, retail location sales stop at 2:45 p.m. and Online Play sales stop at 2:43 p.m. Online Play sales resume immediately for the next drawing. Retail sales resume at approximately 3:15 p.m.

What's the latest you can play Powerball in North Carolina?

In the Carolinas, ticket sales continue until 9:59 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday nights.

8 Powerball tickets in North Carolina win at least $50,000

What is the latest time you can buy Powerball drawing?

Powerball drawings are held at 9:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Players have until 8:59 p.m. on draw days to purchase Powerball tickets.

Can you buy NC lottery tickets with a debit card?

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.

Do you win anything if you get the Powerball number only?

The Powerball - $4

If your Powerball matches the one that is drawn you will get your $2 ticket purchase back and a couple bucks more, for a total of $4. The odds of your ticket matching only the Powerball is 1 in 38.

What happens if you get all 5 numbers but not the Powerball?

If you get all 5 numbers but not the Powerball, you will win a 'Match 5 Prize' in most Mega Millions and Powerball games. This prize is typically the game's second-highest jackpot and is worth between $1 million and $2 million, depending on the game's jackpot size. However, some states offer larger Match 5 prizes.

What do you do if you win the Powerball?

What are the 5 most common Powerball numbers?

What is the best way to pick Powerball numbers?

Using the most commonly drawn winning numbers can increase your chances of winning. The three most common winning numbers overall are 61, 32 and 63. Other top numbers are 21, 36, 69, 39, 23, 59 and 62. Choosing the most commonly drawn Powerball numbers can increase your odds, namely 24, 18, 4, 10 and 21.

Can I buy North Carolina lottery tickets online?

North Carolina Online Lottery

North Carolina's lottery website offers online ticket sales only. If you live in North Carolina, you can visit NCLottery.com to buy entries to Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life and Carolina Cash 5.

Does North Carolina play Mega Millions?

Mega Millions drawings will be held & televised on Tuesday and Friday at approximately 11:00 p.m. Watch the drawings online or on any of these stations: WRAL Raleigh (ch.5) WITN Greenville, New Bern & Washington (ch.7) WAXN Charlotte (ch.64)

What state won the Powerball?

One Powerball ticket sold in Virginia matched all six balls in Saturday night's drawing to win the $162.6 million jackpot, according to the Powerball website.

What happens if you only get the red Powerball number?

If you correctly select the red 'Powerball number' you are guaranteed to get your money back, with a little extra to boot. Players have to fork out $2 for each ticket they purchase for the chance to win at least $4.

Do you win money if you have 4 numbers in Powerball?

Match all 5 white numbers only — $1 million. Match 4 out of 5 white numbers + Powerball — $50,000. Match 4 white numbers only — $100. Match 3 white numbers + Powerball — $100.

What are the 9 ways to win Powerball?

What is the highest the Powerball has ever been?

1. $2.04 billion. The largest lottery jackpot to date, a Powerball drawing, was won on Nov. 7, 2022.

How is Powerball paid out?

If anyone wins the Powerball lottery jackpot, or another lottery prize, they can choose to receive the payout in one of two ways. They can receive the payout as an annuity, which would be paid in thirty graduated payments over 29 years, or they can receive the Powerball money in a lump sum payment.

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.

How long does it take to get lottery winnings in NC?

For winners receiving a lump sum payment, the NC Lottery will make the electronic payment the same day that winners claim their prize. Generally, the deposit should arrive in the account within 2-3 business days.

How do you play Powerball in NC?