North Carolina Education Lottery

North Carolina Education Lottery

The North Carolina Education Lottery offers a variety of games where players can pick their own numbers. Here’s a detailed look at these pick-your-own-number games provided by the North Carolina Education Lottery:

Carolina Pick 3

  • Draw Times: Three times daily at 3:00 PM and 11:22 PM (ET)
  • Game Details: Pick 3 numbers from 0 to 9. Match all 3 to win the top prize.
  • Additional Information: Players can choose from Straight, Box, Straight/Box, and Combo play types, and the Fireball option allows for additional chances to win.

Carolina Pick 4

  • Draw Times: Twice daily at 3:00 PM and 11:22 PM (ET)
  • Game Details: Pick 4 numbers from 0 to 9. Match all 4 to win the top prize.
  • Additional Information: Players can choose from Straight, Box, Straight/Box, and Combo play types, and the Fireball option allows for additional chances to win.

Carolina Cash 5

  • Draw Times: Daily at 11:22 PM (ET)
  • Game Details: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 43. Match all 5 to win the jackpot.
  • Additional Information: The Cash 5 jackpot starts at $100,000 and grows until someone wins. Players can also add the EZ Match option for a chance to win instantly.

Powerball

  • Draw Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 PM (ET)
  • Game Details: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 69 and 1 Powerball number from 1 to 26. Match all to win the jackpot.
  • Additional Information: Powerball is a national game with jackpots starting at $20 million. Players can add the Power Play option to multiply non-jackpot prizes.

Mega Millions

  • Draw Times: Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 PM (ET)
  • Game Details: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 70 and 1 Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Match all to win the jackpot.
  • Additional Information: Mega Millions is a national game with jackpots starting at $20 million. The Megaplier option can increase non-jackpot prizes.

Lucky for Life

  • Draw Times: Daily at 10:35 PM (ET)
  • Game Details: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 48 and 1 Lucky Ball number from 1 to 18. Match all to win $1,000 a day for life.
  • Additional Information: Lucky for Life offers the unique prize of lifetime winnings, with a secondary prize of $25,000 a year for life.

Cash4Life

  • Draw Times: Daily at 9:00 PM (ET)
  • Game Details: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 60 and 1 Cash Ball number from 1 to 4. Match all to win $1,000 a day for life.
  • Additional Information: Cash4Life offers the unique prize of lifetime winnings, with a secondary prize of $1,000 a week for life.

The North Carolina Education Lottery provides a diverse range of games, allowing players to choose their preferred game mechanics and prize structures. The inclusion of both daily and multi-state games ensures there is something for everyone, whether they prefer the thrill of large national jackpots or the better odds of regional games.