North Carolina, September 10, 2025
News Summary
On September 6, eight players in North Carolina hit significant wins in the Powerball drawing. Each player matched all but one number of the massive $1.8 billion jackpot with their tickets valued at $50,000 each. Three players opted for the Power Play option, doubling their winnings to $100,000. The winning tickets were sold at various locations, and the state’s lottery continues to see record sales driven by digital platforms, emphasizing both opportunities and responsible gambling resources.
North Carolina
Eight Powerball players in North Carolina emerged as significant winners in the September 6 drawing, each matching all but one number of the 1.8 billion dollar jackpot. With the winning number combination of white balls 11-23-44-61-62 and red Powerball 17, the players demonstrated remarkable luck during a drawing that produced prizes worth between $50,000 and $100,000.
Each of the eight winning tickets was valued at $50,000, but three of the winners had opted in for the Power Play option, effectively doubling their prize amount to $100,000. The cost of purchase for these winning tickets ranged between $2 and $3.
Winning Locations
The tickets worth $100,000 were sold at various locations, including:
- Food Lion in Angier
- Speedy Mart in Forest City
- An online player in Durham
Meanwhile, the tickets worth $50,000 were purchased at:
- Food Lion in Fayetteville
- Circle K in Kernersville
- Foust Corner Market in Mebane
- An online player in Angier
- An online player in Raleigh
Jackpot Reset
The 1.8 billion dollar jackpot was shared between two winners from Missouri and Texas, causing the Powerball jackpot to reset to 20 million dollars for the next drawing. To ensure the security of their winnings, the new winners are encouraged to sign their tickets.
In addition to the substantial wins recorded by these players, over 200 other players across the state also claimed smaller prizes by matching combinations of either four white-ball numbers or three white-ball numbers along with the Powerball.
Impact on North Carolina’s Lottery System
The Powerball excitement is part of a larger trend within the North Carolina state-run lottery, which has exceeded one billion dollars in sales for the third consecutive year. This remarkable achievement has been fueled by an increase in sales, especially in digital platforms. In the 2025 fiscal year, North Carolina reported record sales totaling 6.6 billion dollars, with nearly 40% of these sales coming from its digital product, Digital Instants.
As the popularity of lottery games grows alongside the surge in engagement due to population expansion and enticing multistate jackpots, average spending on lottery tickets per North Carolinian stands at approximately 421 dollars annually. This increase reflects not only the enjoyment of the games but also the convenience offered by digital sales channels, allowing players to purchase tickets online.
Responsible Gambling Resources
In light of the allurement of lottery games, North Carolina remains committed to offering resources for problem gambling. Players and individuals seeking help can find support through the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700.
The excitement from the recent Powerball drawing serves as both a reminder of the potential for life-changing wins in the lottery but also highlights the importance of responsible play and the opportunities that digital advancements bring to lottery participants.
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Additional Resources
- WCNC: Powerball Jackpot Winnings in North Carolina
- News Observer: North Carolina Lottery News
- WRAL: NC Lottery Surpasses $1B in Sales
- Wikipedia: North Carolina Lottery
- Google Search: Powerball North Carolina 2025
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