North Carolina Lottery Results – Thursday, January 1, 2026
Feeling lucky? The North Carolina Lottery has several exciting draw games, and here’s a quick look at the latest results from Thursday, January 1, 2026.
🎯 Lucky for Life
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Winning numbers: 02-08-17-32-45
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Lucky Ball: 15
🔢 Pick 3
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Day draw: 4-1-6, Fireball: 8
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Evening draw: 0-5-3, Fireball: 6
🔢 Pick 4
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Day draw: 3-5-7-9, Fireball: 1
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Evening draw: 8-1-0-4, Fireball: 1
💰 Cash 5
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Winning numbers: 04-07-16-24-41
🔥 Double Play
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Winning numbers: 23-24-26-35-39
💸 Claiming Your Prize
Wondering how to cash in? Here’s what you need to know:
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Prizes up to $599: Redeem at any NC Lottery retailer.
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Prizes over $599: Submit your ticket by mail or in person at one of the official NC Lottery offices.
Mail: Send your signed ticket, prize claim form, and copies of a government-issued photo ID & Social Security card to:
North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629
In-person: Sign your ticket, complete a claim form, and bring your photo ID & Social Security card to any of these locations:
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Asheville: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–Fri, up to $99,999
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Greensboro: 20A Oak Branch Drive, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–Fri, up to $99,999
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Charlotte: 5029-A West W.T. Harris Blvd., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–Fri, up to $99,999
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Raleigh Headquarters: 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–Fri, any prize amount
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Greenville: 2790 Dickinson Ave., Suite A, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–Fri, up to $99,999
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Wilmington: 123 North Cardinal Dr. Ext., Suite 140, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–Fri, up to $99,999
⏰ When Are the Drawings?
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Powerball: 10:59 p.m., Mon, Wed, Sat
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Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m., Tue & Fri
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Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m., daily
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Pick 3 & Pick 4: 3:00 p.m. & 11:22 p.m., daily
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Cash 5: 11:22 p.m., daily
✅ Quick Tips:
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Double-check your numbers and Fireball picks for extra prizes.
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Keep your tickets safe—prizes over $599 require ID verification.
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Stay up to date with past draws and payouts for all games—it can boost your odds
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