North Carolina Lottery

Results, scratch-off odds, and tax calculator for North Carolina lottery games.

North Carolina Lottery Tax at a Glance

Federal Tax Rate

Up to 37%

Top marginal bracket

North Carolina State Tax

4.50%

On lottery winnings

Combined Max Rate

41.50%

Federal + state

Recent Lottery Results

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Apr 11, 2026
6474953606Jackpot: $45M
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Apr 6, 2026
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Apr 10, 2026
3183642496Jackpot: $110M
Apr 7, 2026
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Apr 3, 2026
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Available Games in North Carolina

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North Carolina Lottery Overview

The North Carolina lottery offers a variety of draw games and scratch-off tickets. Players in North Carolina can participate in multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as state-specific games. North Carolina imposes a 4.50% state income tax on lottery winnings in addition to federal taxes.

Use our North Carolina lottery tax calculator to estimate your take-home winnings after both federal and state taxes. Check our scratch-off odds rankings to find the best tickets to buy in North Carolina based on remaining prizes and overall odds.

About the North Carolina Lottery

North Carolina Education Lottery launched in 2005. The state taxes winnings at 4.5%. Carolina Cash 5 and Pick 3 are popular games. All proceeds fund education in North Carolina.

Lottery Guides for North Carolina Players