North Carolina Lottery
Results, scratch-off odds, and tax calculator for North Carolina lottery games.
Scratch-Off Odds
Best scratch-off tickets ranked by odds and remaining prizes in North Carolina
Draw Results
Latest Powerball, Mega Millions, and North Carolina state game results
Tax Calculator
North Carolina state tax: 4.50%
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
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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.