The lottery results for February 22, 2025, brought excitement to countless players across North Carolina and Florida, with hope swinging high as the winning numbers were unveiled. The North Carolina Lottery announced the winning Powerball numbers drawn were 07, 18, 22, 50, and 65, with the Powerball being 15 and the Power Play option set at 2.
For those participating in the Lucky for Life drawing, the winning numbers were 02, 06, 29, 35, and 44, along with the Lucky Ball being 07. Players of the Pick 3 game saw various results as well—with daytime winners taking home numbers 3, 7, 9 and the Fireball being 3. The evening session for Pick 3 yielded the numbers 0, 8, 4 featuring Fireball 1.
Pick 4 participants found luck as well; the day’s nosedive revealed 5, 7, 6, and 3, with Fireball being 0. For the evening drawing, the numbers were 7, 1, 3, and 9, with Fireball showing 4. Meanwhile, the winning Cash 5 numbers announced were 06, 18, 41, 42, and 43, and the Double Play results were 11, 18, 33, 38, and 40.
Florida Lottery fans were equally abuzz with the winning Powerball numbers matching those from North Carolina: 07, 18, 22, 50, and 65, with Powerball holding at 15 and Power Play at 2. Florida's Powerball Double Play numbers were revealed as 09, 18, 26, 35, and 57, with Powerball number being 14. Players eagerly awaited the Lotto numbers which turned out to be 06, 14, 15, 24, 36, and 47, coinciding seamlessly with the state’s Cash4Life results at 04, 29, 39, 40, and Cash Ball being 02.
The Fantasy 5 drawings showcased midday winners who claimed 01, 05, 08, 11, and 19, with the evening results generating numbers 17, 18, 25, 26, and 28. The Cash Pop game featured winners each hour, with the morning winners being 06, the matinee tally at 12, the afternoon capturing 03, the evening securing 13, and late-night admirers reveling with number 07.
Players eager to validate their wins can expect instructions from the North Carolina Lottery. For prizes worth $599 or less, winners are welcome to redeem their prizes at any licensed retailer throughout the state. Greater winnings over $599 must be claimed either via mail or at one of North Carolina's regional offices, where dedicated officials will efficiently assist winners.
Mail-in winners are advised to include their signed ticket, a filled-out prize claim form, and valid copies of their government-issued identification. The lottery encourages personal visits at regional centers, including multiple offices across Asheville, Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, and Wilmington, all operating weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM, with varying prize thresholds.
Florida players, on the other hand, can relish the anticipation surrounding the claim process as well. Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any authorized retail location, with anything beyond requiring attention at district offices or the headquarters, especially for the substantial winnings involving amounts over $1 million.
The regulations dictate public knowledge, so winners' details such as full name, city of residence, game won, date, and winning amounts become public record, providing transparency to the entire process.
It's important for everyone involved to note the schedule for future drawings. The Powerball is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at 10:59 PM, with Mega Millions following suit on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 PM. Daily draws continue with Lucky for Life nightly at 10:38 PM, and Pick 3 and Pick 4 seen during the afternoon and evening hours daily.
The excitement surrounding lottery draws keeps players participating with hope and anticipation. Whether it's the thrill of checking numbers or claiming prizes, both North Carolina and Florida Lottery participants enjoy the dynamic atmosphere each draw brings.