The excitement surrounding lottery draws captured the attention of many on March 1, 2025, with several states reporting hot numbers and big winners.
Starting with South Dakota, the winning numbers for the Powerball drawing were 02-23-36-44-49, with the Powerball being 25. The Power Play multiplier stood at 3, promising lucky players additional winnings. For those hoping to strike it rich with Lucky For Life, the winning numbers were 12-25-28-30-43, and the Lucky Ball was 03. The Lotto America game maintained its popularity with winning numbers of 08-09-13-33-41, where participants had to keep track of the Star Ball, which was 06. Dakota Cash, another local favorite, saw winners with the numbers 06-16-21-31-33.
North Carolina also joined the lottery excitement with their results from the same day. The Powerball results mirrored those of South Dakota, featuring the same winning numbers: 02-23-36-44-49 and Powerball 25, with the Power Play multiplier again at 3. The Lucky For Life game yielded the same numbers as well, with players marking 12-25-28-30-43, Lucky Ball 03. North Carolina's drawing included additional games too, such as the Pick 3, where the Day draw was 0-8-5 with Fireball 2, and the Evening draw resulted in 8-0-4 with Fireball 9. The day's Pick 4 results were also notable, with numbers of 7-7-7-0 for Day and 7-0-4-8 for Evening. Lastly, Cash 5 rounded off the draws with the winning numbers being 08-18-28-33-43.
Meanwhile, Texas players had their share of hope and luck as well. The Powerball results matched those of North Dakota and North Carolina, emphasizing the luck circulating across state lines with winning numbers of 02-23-36-44-49 and Powerball 25, with the Power Play at 3. Lotto Texas provided excitement with numbers of 10-16-20-26-27-45. For those participating in the Pick 3 draws, the Morning results displayed numbers of 7-1-1 with Fireball 5, whereas the Day numbers were 3-8-6, featuring Fireball 9. Evening numbers resulted in 9-7-5 with Fireball 1, and night numbers displayed 8-9-5 with Fireball 0. The Pick 4 draws followed similar patterns with varied results, offering players multiple chances.
Lottery enthusiasts are reminded of how to claim their winnings. For those who earned prizes of $100 or less, they can claim their prizes at any South Dakota Lottery retailer. Winners of prizes exceeding $101 must submit claims either by mail or in-person at their respective Lottery offices. When claiming, players are advised to send their signed winning ticket alongside the claim form to the appropriate Lottery address, which for South Dakota is 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501. Similarly, North Carolina Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $599, whereas prizes over this amount need to be claimed either via mail or directly at Lottery offices throughout the state.
The North Carolina Lottery also provided extensive information on their claim processes, listing locations where winners can cash their tickets. Awards can be claimed at the Asheville, Greensboro, Charlotte, and Raleigh Claim Centers, which are open weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Meanwhile, Texas residents participating in the Lotto Texas and other state games are encouraged to keep their tickets safe, as claiming the jackpot, especially for major games like Powerball, often requires winners to present their tickets at designated Lottery offices. Players are also reminded of the different drawing times, as Powerball draws take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 9:59 PM CT, maintaining consistent excitement across the state.
It's clear from these draws how lottery games continue to capture imaginations, with players hoping to change their lives with the luck of the draw. Whether you're playing for fun or dreaming big of life-changing prizes, the March 1, 2025 lottery results remind everyone of the thrill of the gamble.