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North Carolina Lottery Numbers Tonight
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National Jackpot Games
North Carolina sells tickets for all three national jackpot games. Powerball's current estimated jackpot is $232M, next drawn Saturday, Sep 12; Mega Millions stands at $209M, next drawn Friday, Sep 11; Millionaire for Life offers a top prize of $1M/yr for life, next drawn Tonight, 11:15 PM ET.
🏆 North Carolina Jackpot Winners
LotteryMap has verified 7 jackpot wins in North Carolina since 2006 — 5 on Powerball and 2 on Mega Millions — spread across 6 cities. North Carolina has produced the most, with 2 of the 7 tracked wins.
The largest was $344.6M, sold at Carlie C's in Hope Mills. The most recent came this year, at West 10th Mart in Roanoke Rapids, worth $209.3M. Average jackpot size for a North Carolina winner works out to $140.4M.
North Carolina's recorded wins span 20 years. Of the 7 winners, 4 are publicly named on record and 3 claimed anonymously.
North Carolina State Games
North Carolina also runs 3 state-only games beyond Powerball and Mega Millions: Cash 5 (5-number draw game), Pick 4 (4-digit numbers game), and Pick 3 (3-digit numbers game).
LotteryMap tracks Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets directly with verified results and odds. State-only draw games like these change by state and over time, so for exact winning numbers, draw times, and odds on these games, the North Carolina Lottery's own site is the accurate source — tap any game above to go straight there.
📅 North Carolina Draw Schedule
North Carolina players can play 3 draw games on the schedule below, all times Eastern. Some games here draw daily, so there's a fresh chance to win almost every night.
That adds up to 12 separate drawings a week across North Carolina's 3 games.
🗓️ Recent North Carolina Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw North Carolina players were eligible for over the past three months — 15 Powerball draws and 15 Mega Millions draws in this window.
For which numbers have come up most and least often across these results, see the hot & cold breakdown below.
Powerball
Mega Millions
🔥 North Carolina Hot & Cold Numbers
These are historical draw-frequency statistics only — not predictions. Every drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency has no effect on future odds. Each number has exactly the same chance of being drawn next time, regardless of how often it's appeared recently.
Over the last 38 Powerball draws North Carolina players were eligible for, 50 came up most often (6 times). Across 25 Mega Millions draws, 48 led the pack (6 times).
On the cold end, 43 has appeared just 1 time in that same Powerball window — the least of any number in play. Among the Powerball itself, 3 has been drawn most often (4x). For Mega Millions, 67 is the coldest main number, showing up only 1 time. The most frequent Mega Ball has been 12 (6x).
🎯 North Carolina Lottery Odds
Official published odds per $1–$5 ticket, by prize tier. Powerball costs $2 to play and pays out something on 1 in 24.9. Mega Millions costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 23. Millionaire for Life costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 8.46. These are the same fixed, official odds nationwide — nothing about buying a ticket in North Carolina specifically changes them.
Powerball ($2/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
Mega Millions ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23
Millionaire for Life ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 8.46
💰 Claiming Your North Carolina Lottery Prize
An unsigned ticket is effectively a bearer instrument — whoever holds it can typically claim it. Sign the back as soon as you confirm a win.
North Carolina gives winners 180 days from the draw date to claim — miss it and the prize is forfeited, no exceptions.
🎲 Related Lottery Games
Every game North Carolina players can buy a ticket for, all 6 in one place — national jackpot draws tracked directly on LotteryMap, state-only games linked out to the official North Carolina Lottery site.
About North Carolina Lottery
North Carolina Lottery — State Details
North Carolina participates in 6 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday), Millionaire for Life (drawn nightly). State-exclusive games include Cash 5, Pick 4, Pick 3.
LotteryMap has tracked 7 jackpot winners in North Carolina, representing $982.9M in verified prize money. The largest recorded North Carolina jackpot was $344.6M, won on June 1, 2019 at Carlie C's in Hope Mills. The luckiest retailer in the state is Carlie C's in Hope Mills, which has sold 1 major winning ticket.
💡 North Carolina joined Powerball and Mega Millions in 2006. Lottery proceeds are fully dedicated to education, including school construction and teacher support programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerball draws at 10:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers shown above. The gold/colored ball must match the Powerball or Mega Ball. You can also use the official North Carolina lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting a North Carolina lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the North Carolina lottery directly.
Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. See the full odds table above for every prize tier, including much better odds for smaller prizes.
No. Lottery drawings are independent random events — a number's recent frequency has zero effect on whether it's drawn next. The hot/cold section above is historical trivia, not a strategy.
Yes — the IRS automatically withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000. North Carolina withholds an additional 5.25% in state tax. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Anonymous above a threshold in North Carolina. Winners of $50 million+ can stay anonymous for 90 days after claiming.
Courier apps are not currently known to be authorized in North Carolina. Tickets generally still need to be purchased in person at a licensed retailer. This can change as state regulation evolves, so it's worth checking current rules if you're specifically looking for an online option.
🏪 Luckiest Lottery Stores in North Carolina
These 2 North Carolina retailers have sold 2 major winning tickets between them, worth $553.9M combined. Carlie C's in Hope Mills tops the list with 1 winning ticket sold.
🏙️ Winning Cities in North Carolina
2 North Carolina cities have produced a verified lottery win, totaling $553.9M in prize money. Hope Mills leads with $344.6M won there.
Other States
LotteryMap tracks live results, jackpot winners, and retailer directories for 46 states — not just North Carolina. See how another state's odds, taxes, and claim rules compare.