Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Winning Numbers from the North Carolina Education Lottery – Mega Millions, Pick Games & More

If you played the NC Education Lottery on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, it’s time to grab your ticket and double-check those numbers. Here’s everything you need to know — from the winning draws to how you can claim your prize.

🎉 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Winning Numbers

💰 Mega Millions

12 – 39 – 43 – 49 – 55
Mega Ball: 23

🔢 Pick 3

• Day: 3 – 9 – 7 | Fireball: 0

• Evening: 7 – 0 – 2 | Fireball: 8

🔢 Pick 4

• Day: 7 – 9 – 6 – 4 | Fireball: 9

• Evening: 9 – 9 – 8 – 8 | Fireball: 2

💵 Cash 5

18 – 24 – 34 – 38 – 40

✨ Double Play

13 – 22 – 24 – 37 – 40

Feeling lucky? These numbers could mean a big payday!

🏆 How to Claim Your Prize

Before you celebrate too hard, here’s how to cash in:

✔️ Prizes Up to $599

You can redeem these at any North Carolina Lottery retailer. Quick and easy.

✔️ Prizes Over $599

You have two options:

• By mail

• In person at a lottery office

If mailing your claim, send:

• A completed prize claim form

• Your signed ticket

• A copy of your government-issued photo ID

• A copy of your Social Security card

Mail it to:
North Carolina Education Lottery
P.O. Box 41606
Raleigh, NC 27629

Good to know: If your prize is under $600, you don’t need to include ID copies when mailing.

If you’d rather claim in person, sign your ticket, complete the claim form, and bring your ID and Social Security card to a regional office.

📍 Regional Claim Centers

• Asheville Regional Office – Cashes prizes up to $99,999

• Greensboro Regional Office – Cashes prizes up to $99,999

• Charlotte Regional Office – Cashes prizes up to $99,999

• Greenville Regional Office – Cashes prizes up to $99,999

• Wilmington Regional Office – Cashes prizes up to $99,999

• Raleigh Headquarters – Can cash prizes of any amount

All offices are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

⏰ When Are Drawings Held?

Here’s the regular schedule so you never miss a chance to win:

• Powerball: 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

• Mega Millions: 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday

• Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily

• Pick 3 & Pick 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily

• Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily