North Carolina Lottery Results
Latest Powerball and Mega Millions winning numbers plus North Carolina lottery games.
Latest North Carolina Lottery Numbers
Powerball
Sunday, July 19, 2026Powerball: 8 · Power Play: 2x
Mega Millions
Monday, July 20, 2026Mega Ball: 10
Powerball drawings
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday at 10:59 PM ET
Mega Millions drawings
Tuesday & Friday at 11:00 PM ET
Numbers sourced from New York State Gaming Commission via data.ny.gov (data.ny.gov). Updated 7/22/2026, 7:03:30 PM ET. Always verify winning numbers with Powerball or Mega Millions before claiming a prize.
Recent Draws
Powerball
Powerball
Friday, July 17, 2026Powerball: 3 · Power Play: 4x
Powerball
Tuesday, July 14, 2026Powerball: 16 · Power Play: 2x
Powerball
Sunday, July 12, 2026Powerball: 3 · Power Play: 2x
Mega Millions
Mega Millions
Thursday, July 16, 2026Mega Ball: 14
Mega Millions
Monday, July 13, 2026Mega Ball: 22
Mega Millions
Thursday, July 9, 2026Mega Ball: 23
North Carolina Lottery Games
NC Education LotteryCash 5
Daily5 of 43
Rolling jackpot
Pick 3
Twice dailyPick 3 digits
Pick 4
Twice dailyPick 4 digits
Lucky for Life
Daily5 of 48 + Lucky Ball 1 of 18
$1,000/day for life
Prize-claim deadlines and tax withholding vary by state — check your official state lottery site for details.
Other States
Check the latest North Carolina lottery results — Powerball, Mega Millions, and NC Education Lottery draws including Cash 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Lucky for Life. The NC Education Lottery focuses players on Cash 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Lucky for Life as well as the national jackpots.
North Carolina's education-funded lottery sells Powerball and Mega Millions plus Cash 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Lucky for Life. Check this page for recent multi-state results and NC game context.
North Carolina Draw Games
Cash 5 (5 of 43) is North Carolina's daily jackpot-style draw. Pick 3 and Pick 4 run twice daily; Lucky for Life offers a lifetime top prize with a daily multi-state drawing.
Powerball & Mega Millions in NC
Multi-state games are sold at NC Education Lottery retailers. Confirm numbers and prize tiers on nclottery.com before starting a claim.
How to Claim a North Carolina Prize
NC Education Lottery claims follow published deadlines. Retailers pay smaller prizes; larger amounts go through official claim centers or mail-in processes.
Latest North Carolina Lottery News
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North Carolina Lottery — Frequently Asked Questions
- What lottery games are available in North Carolina?
- North Carolina sells Powerball and Mega Millions plus in-state games such as Cash 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Lucky for Life. Exact schedules and ticket prices are set by NC Education Lottery; check the official site for the current draw calendar.
- When are North Carolina lottery drawings?
- Powerball draws Wednesday and Saturday nights; Mega Millions draws Tuesday and Friday nights. North Carolina's own games (Cash 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Lucky for Life) run on their own schedules — daily or multi-day — listed on this page and on the official NC Education Lottery site.
- Where can I check North Carolina lottery results?
- This page lists the latest Powerball and Mega Millions winning numbers for North Carolina players, plus context on NC Education Lottery games. For official prize claims and ticket validation, use NC Education Lottery's website or a licensed retailer.
- What is NC Cash 5?
- Cash 5 is the North Carolina Education Lottery's daily lotto-style game: pick 5 numbers from 1–43. It is separate from Powerball and Mega Millions.