The North Carolina Lottery had another exciting night of drawings on Saturday, May 23, 2026, giving players plenty of chances to score big prizes. From Powerball to Pick games, here’s a quick and easy look at all the winning numbers.
🎉 Powerball Results – May 23, 2026
The estimated jackpot drawing delivered these winning numbers:
- 04 - 16 - 41 - 48 - 66
- Powerball: 26
- Power Play: 2x
Daily Draw Game Winners
Players checking Pick games can compare their tickets with these results:
Pick 3
- Day: 0-6-7 | Fireball: 4
- Evening: 2-7-5 | Fireball: 8
Pick 4
- Day: 9-2-3-2 | Fireball: 9
- Evening: 8-3-7-0 | Fireball: 7
💰 Cash 5 Winning Numbers
- 01 - 14 - 17 - 19 - 30
Double Play Results
- 11 - 25 - 29 - 31 - 36
Millionaire for Life Results
- 15 - 20 - 30 - 45 - 49
- Bonus Ball: 03
Claiming Your North Carolina Lottery Prize
If your ticket matched any winning numbers, here’s what you need to know:
- Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any authorized North Carolina Lottery retailer.
- Prizes over $599 must be claimed either by mail or in person at an NC Lottery office.
By Mail
Winners need to send:
- A completed prize claim form
- Signed winning ticket
- Government-issued photo ID
- Copy of Social Security card
Mail everything to:
North Carolina Education Lottery
P.O. Box 41606
Raleigh, NC 27629
Prizes under $600 do not require ID or Social Security copies.
📍 North Carolina Lottery Claim Centers
Players can also claim prizes in person at regional offices located in:
- Asheville
- Greensboro
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
- Greenville
- Wilmington
Most regional offices can cash prizes up to $99,999, while the Raleigh headquarters handles prizes of any amount.
North Carolina Lottery Drawing Schedule
Here’s when popular NC Lottery games are drawn:
- Powerball: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
- Mega Millions: Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
- Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
- Pick 3 & Pick 4: Daily at 3 p.m. and 11:22 p.m.
- Cash 5: Daily at 11:22 p.m.
- Millionaire for Life: Daily at 11:15 p.m.
✨ Lottery players across North Carolina are checking tickets today after another packed night of drawings
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