The North Carolina Lottery has released the results for its draw games on Friday, May 9, 2025, providing players with the latest winning numbers for several popular games. For those hoping to strike it rich, here’s a detailed look at the outcomes of the Mega Millions, Lucky For Life, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash 5, and Double Play games.
In the highly anticipated Mega Millions drawing, the winning numbers were 09-10-12-48-60, with the Mega Ball being 16. This match could potentially change the lives of lucky winners, as the Mega Millions jackpot often reaches staggering amounts, capturing the attention of players across the nation.
Similarly, the Lucky For Life game also offered exciting results, with the winning numbers being 04-09-22-41-46 and the Lucky Ball 13. This game, which allows players to win a lifetime of cash payouts, continues to draw interest from those looking for a long-term financial boost.
For those who prefer quicker games, the Pick 3 results for the day were as follows: the Day drawing yielded the numbers 7-3-9, with a Fireball of 9, while the Evening drawing produced 5-7-6, accompanied by a Fireball of 2. The Pick 3 game remains a favorite due to its simplicity and the chance for quick wins.
In the Pick 4 category, the Day drawing results were 9-8-0-5, with a Fireball of 0, while the Evening numbers were 9-3-4-7, with a Fireball of 6. Players often enjoy the Pick 4 game for its higher payout potential compared to Pick 3.
Additionally, the Cash 5 game saw winning numbers of 13-14-23-25-39. This game offers players a straightforward way to win, with a focus on matching all five numbers drawn.
The Double Play numbers for this same date were 08-17-29-35-39, providing another opportunity for players to win big.
Feeling lucky? The North Carolina Lottery has made it easy for winners to claim their prizes. All retailers across North Carolina will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes exceeding this amount, winners have the option to submit their winning tickets either through the mail or in person at designated North Carolina Lottery offices.
To claim a prize by mail, winners must send a completed prize claim form, their signed lottery ticket, and copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to the North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. It's worth noting that for prize claims under $600, there’s no need to provide copies of the ID or social security card.
For those opting to claim their prizes in person, they should sign the back of their ticket, fill out a prize claim form, and deliver it along with their signed ticket and ID to one of the following locations:
- Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999 and operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. This office also cashes prizes up to $99,999 and has the same operating hours.
- Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, this location can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. This office can cash prizes of any amount and maintains the same hours.
- Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, this office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999 and operates during the same hours.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held? Players can look forward to the following schedule:
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3 and Pick 4: Drawings are held at 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: Drawings are also held at 11:22 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Carolina Connect editor. The North Carolina Lottery encourages players to check previous winning numbers and payouts at their official website, https://nclottery.com/.
As the lottery continues to attract players with the promise of life-changing wins, the excitement surrounding each drawing remains palpable. Will you be the next lucky winner?
