How to buy lottery tickets in NC?

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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NC Lottery Official Mobile App (Android)

, which is available in the App Store for Apple devices and Android users can download the app straight from the NC Lottery's website.

How do you play the lottery in NC?

Can I purchase NC Lottery tickets online?

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. Customers may buy tickets one at a time or purchase entries in advance to multiple drawings.

Can you buy lottery tickets with a debit card in North Carolina?

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 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 is the first thing you should do if you win the lottery?

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.

What time does NC stop selling lottery tickets?

For the evening drawing, retail location sales stop at 11 p.m. and Online Play sales stop at 10:58 p.m. Online Play sales for the next drawing resume immediately. Retail sales resume at approximately 11:30 p.m. For retail sales, the time between when sales stop and when they resume is referred to as a draw break.

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.

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.

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.

Can you buy Mega Millions in NC?

Buy, Scan, and Earn with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App

Buy Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, or Cash 5 tickets with Online Play and view drawing results. Scan or enter your tickets into Lucke-Rewards to collect points.

Is there an app for NC Lottery?

The NC Lottery Official Mobile App makes playing the lottery even more fun with the thrill of possibility at your fingertips! With more ways to play, earn, and win, there's no better time to download the NC Lottery Official Mobile App than right now!

What to do if you win the lottery in NC?

You should call Player Services at 877-962-7529 before you go the NCEL office in Raleigh. They will verify your numbers and give you instructions on what to do next. Let them know when you plan to go to the NCEL office and also call the NCEL office and let them know as well.

How do you play Mega Millions in NC?

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.

Can you play Powerball or Mega Millions online?

In some states, you can. Mega Millions is played in nearly every state, except these five, as well as Washington, D.C. In some, you can purchase Mega Millions tickets online. In some states, Mega Millions players can use third-party service options to purchase tickets.

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.

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.

Do lottery tickets expire in NC?

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How do you win the Powerball?

Match all five numbers plus the Powerball to win the jackpot, or match any of the non-jackpot-winning combinations to win other great cash prizes! All POWERBALL prizes are set payouts, with the exception of the jackpot prize. The jackpot prize will be shared among winners in all POWERBALL states.

Do Powerball numbers have to be in order?

Do I have to match the numbers in the exact order drawn? Powerball® tickets print the white ball numbers in numerical order of a given play. You can match the white ball numbers in any order of a given play to win a prize. The red Powerball number of a given play on your ticket must match the red Powerball drawn.

Do you pay taxes on $1000 lottery winnings in NC?

North Carolina will tax your lottery winnings just like all other income at a rate of 5.25%.

How much tax do you pay on a $5000 lottery ticket in NC?

If you win $600 or more, the lottery will withhold 5.25% of your winnings for state taxes. If you win $5,000 or more, the lottery will withhold 24% of your winnings for federal taxes.

How long does it take for lottery winnings to hit your bank account?

Regardless of how you choose to receive your lottery winnings, you can expect to receive your first check in the mail within six to eight weeks from the date that you filed the claim. If you choose a lump sum payment, you'll receive the full prize amount (minus taxes) in one fell swoop.