Teresa Jacobs of Pembroke took a chance on a $20 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize.
Jacobs bought her lucky Instant Millions ticket from the Roadrunner on West Mills Street in Columbus.
She arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to claim her prize and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $71,756.
Instant Millions debuted in May with four $2 million top prizes and eight $100,000 prizes. Three $2 million prizes and three $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.
The N.C. Education Lottery’s Play Smart™ program helps North Carolinians make the most of their lottery play. Visit ncplaysmart.com to learn about all things lottery, from tips on how odds work to how to enter bonus drawings. If you or someone you know needs support, visit morethanagame.nc.gov/ for free, confidential help.
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3/25/2025 01:29 – Karen M.
Congratulations ??
3/25/2025 10:15 – Duane C.
Congratulations
3/24/2025 07:11 – Brenda H.
Congratulations to you!!!
3/24/2025 05:46 – Gloria C.
Congratulations. Enjoy your winnings.
3/24/2025 05:06 – William G.
How do we alert the NCEL of android NCEL app issues? Even as new updates are released I still have issues with scanning tickets and the app saying “Not a Winner” when the ticket is a winner. I will scan it 3 or 4 times and half the time itll say not a winner and half that it is a winner. Thats a pretty big issue and its rampant on the android app. Itll also say “Invalid Serial Number” to then go back to “Not a Winner” and then to “Winner”. This needs to be addressed.NC Lottery
Thank you for reaching out, William, and we’re sorry you’re experiencing this issue. We aren’t aware of a widespread issue affecting ticket entry in this way, but our Online Support team can look into this and see if there is something happening within your specific account, or if this is a larger issue. If you reach out via phone, email, or chat at https://nclottery.com/Help, our team can look into this further for you and see what’s going on.
3/24/2025 03:48 – Kelli P.
Congratulations!! ??
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The Tennessee Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 12, 2025, results for each game:
29-39-43-51-65, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
11-19-35-43-58, Cash Ball: 01
Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.
09-30-31-34-39, Star Ball: 02, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Morning: 3-3-2, Wild: 5
Midday: 5-5-3, Wild: 9
Evening: 3-6-2, Wild: 9
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Morning: 9-6-1-6, Wild: 1
Midday: 8-8-2-0, Wild: 5
Evening: 2-1-3-3, Wild: 7
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
05-06-24-31-32
Check Daily Tennessee Jackpot payouts and previous drawings here.
02-06-16-19-22, Bonus: 04
Check Tennessee Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
07-31-32-39-65, Powerball: 11
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
All Tennessee Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Tennessee Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket, a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of social security number to P.O. Box 290636, Nashville, TN 37229. Prize claims less than $600 do not require a claim form. Please include contact information on prizes claimed by mail in the event we need to contact you.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID and proof of social security number to any of these locations:
Nashville Headquarters & Claim Center: 26 Century Blvd., Nashville, TN 37214, 615-254-4946 in the (615) and (629) area, 901-466-4946 in the (901) area, 865-512-4946 in the (865) area, 423-939-7529 in the (423) area or 1-877-786-7529 (all other areas in Tennessee). Outside Tennessee, dial 615-254-4946. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Knoxville District Office: Cedar Springs Shopping Center, 9298 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922, (865) 251-1900. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Chattanooga District Office: 2020 Gunbarrel Rd., Suite 106, Chattanooga, TN 37421, (423) 308-3610. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Memphis District Office: Chiles Plaza, 7424 U.S. Highway 64, Suite 104, Memphis, TN 38133, (901) 322-8520. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://tnlottery.com/.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Tennessean editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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A self-made millionaire has shared essential advice for any future lottery winners on how to handle their newfound wealth. Mark Tilbury, who left school at 16 and now runs a multi-million-dollar business, is known for his wealth-building videos on YouTube and has has grossed "over 50 million".
He now seeks to help others become "financially free," offering tips on everything from bank accounts to taxes and investments. Mark recently weighed in on the crucial steps you should take if you ever find yourself in the enviable position of winning the lottery.
In a recent video titled 'You won the lottery, now what?' Mark outlined four specific steps to help you safeguard your win — and one that could help you avoid "ever running out" of cash.
Mark advises: "What to do in your first 24 hours after winning $50,000,000 (around £36,504,344). Step one: sign the lottery ticket, just in case it gets lost or stolen, so you can prove it's yours."
He adds: "Step two: stay calm and collect your prize secretly to avoid unwanted attention. Step three: get a lawyer from a big firm that specialises in trust and estate planning."
"Step four: make it last forever by figuring out how much you want to spend per year, then multiplying that by 25 and investing it in the S&P 500. That way, you should be able to withdraw four percent per year without it ever running out."
In 2023, Anita Pires, who works as a call centre operator for the National Lottery, explained that the process of verifying a winning lottery ticket is "incredibly rigorous" to ensure "no stone is left unturned".
The verification process includes several checks, such as confirming the location where the winning ticket was purchased and the exact time of purchase. If these details match up, the claim is then "further investigated" before any prize money is released.
She emphasised: "The most important thing for ease of validation is to be in possession of your ticket and the required validation information. For instance, if you paid by card in a retailer, this transaction would show under your bank statement."
Anita also advised that if you buy a paper ticket, it's wise to sign the back after purchase to help confirm ownership should you be lucky enough to win.
However, even if you lose your ticket, there's still a chance to claim your winnings — provided you have a legitimate claim and notify Camelot in writing within 30 days of the draw date.
Following such a claim, Camelot will conduct an investigation and may award the prize at its discretion if no other valid claims are made within 180 days.
You can learn more about claiming a prize on the National Lottery website here.
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The Indianola Library will hold Family Glow Bingo on Friday November 21st at 6:30pm. Bingo for the whole family, with a twist, playing in the dark. Registration is required by calling 961-9418.

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Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Washington Pick 3  San Francisco Chronicle
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Saturday’s (November 15) Powerball jackpot will be worth an estimated $546 million after zero players matched all six numbers during the $516 million drawing Wednesday (November 5) night.
Results from Wednesday’s Powerball game are listed below:
NUMBERS: 29-39-43-51-65
POWERBALL: 23
POWER PLAY: 2x
Two players won the $1.79 billion Powerball drawing on September 6. Tickets purchased in Missouri and Texas matched all five white numbers and the red Powerball, resetting the next drawing to $20 million ($10.2 million cash value) for September 8.
Saturday’s drawing was the second largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history, behind only the $2.04 billion Powerball drawing on November 7, 2022. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are reported to be 1 in 292.2 million, according to Powerball.com.
The jackpot winner was the first since one player won the $205 million Powerball drawing on May 31. The Powerball had previously reset after one player won the $167 million Powerball drawing on April 26.
One player in California matched all six numbers to win the $2.04 billion ($997.6 million) jackpot on November 7, 2022, the largest jackpot offered in U.S. lottery history, according to the official Powerball website. Powerball has had jackpots exceeding $1 billion six times.
Mega Millions games have also exceeded $1 billion seven times, which includes its largest offering, a $1.603 billion jackpot that was one by a player in Florida on August 8. Both jackpots increase during each following game until there’s a jackpot winning ticket matching all six numbers drawn, which includes the additional Mega Millions Gold Ball or Powerball in each respective game.

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SPRINGFIELD – Despite summer-like temperatures this upcoming weekend, there’s plenty of things to help you get into the holiday spirit.
Looking for something to do this weekend but don’t know where to start? Check out these five things to do around town, curated for readers.
What: Santa is returning to Springfield collecting hugs and photo opportunities at White Oaks Mall. Presented by the Titan Fever Show Choir, Springfield Youth Performance Group, Lincoln Land Community College’s Choir and other musical groups Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be at the ribbon cutting.
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: 2501 Wabash Ave., Springfield
More: Santa’s elves will distribute a sleigh bell to the first 100 children.
What: Want to play bingo for a good cause? At the Firefighters Lake Club, play for over $1,000 in cash prizes, while putting money forward to the benefitting nonprofit: Fishing Has No Boundaries. The nonprofit helps connect peoples with disabilities with the outdoors, teaching fishing lessons so all people can have a chance to experience something new, and find a new hobby.
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: 940 W. Lake Shore Drive, Springfield
More: Tickets $25 in advance $30 at the door and includes 6 bingo cards for 10 games. Doors open at 6 p.m.
What: Reading the title should be enough – a full day of scratch-made soups, ciders and live music is just a quick drive away. Head out to The Railyard for a fall festival with multiple vendors each offering their own take on hearty soups before heading to the bar and grabbing a warm cider spiked or not. 
When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Railyard, 2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield 
More: This is a family-friendly event but bring a valid ID if you want your cider to be spiked.
What: At the Holiday Arts and Craft Fair, you will find unique gifts, beautiful art and amazing crafts–all made by local artisans. Shop baked goods, holly wreaths and holiday-themed furniture and knick-knacks to live music. This free event offers shopping in a relaxed environment and pre-orders for the bake sale included in the fairs.
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Where: 745 Woodside Road, Springfield
More: Want to learn more about local vendors? Check out alucc.org/artfair. 
What: Lead by the Dance Creations Dance Studio, this festive holiday market is making its second return to the capital city with a variety of small businesses coming together to make unique gifts for you to take home right in time for the holiday season. Look forward to live music and dance performances by the team at Creations Dance Studio, foods, treats and holiday-centric shopping from over a dozen vendors.  
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: 1401 E. Cottonwood St., Springfield
More:DCDS is a studio for young dancers to get into creative arts and expression. 
Claire Grant writes about business, growth and development and other news topics for The State Journal-Register. She can be reached at CLGrant@usatodayco.com; and on X (Formerly known as Twitter): @Claire_Granted

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A big prize is going to one lucky Iowan.
A Mega Millions ticket bought at a Kwik Star at 1200 Chatham Ave. in Norwalk is now worth $3 million, according to the Iowa Lottery. The ticket matched the first five winning numbers from Tuesday’s drawing (10-13-40-42-46) but missed the Mega Ball.
The prize money can be claimed at the Iowa Lottery main office in Clive.
The winner will join a growing list of Iowans to claim prizes of $1 million or more in lottery games.
Without a jackpot winner, the Mega Millions pot continues to climb and will now stand at an estimated $965 million for Friday’s drawing.
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The Mega Millions jackpot continues to inch toward $1 billion as no one matched all five numbers drawn on Nov. 11, but two people in Maryland, one each in Elkridge and District Heights, matched five of the six numbers for $20,000 third-tier wins. Meanwhile, a Hagerstown Bonus Match 5 player won a $50,000 top prize the same evening.
The winning numbers for the Nov. 11 Mega Millions drawing were: 10, 13, 40, 42 and 46 with a Mega Ball of 1.
The two Mega Millions winners were sold at Montgomery Exxon at 6310 Washington Boulevard in Elkridge (Howard County) and at Penn Liquors at 5634 Silver Hall Road in District Heights (Prince George’s County).
No one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball, so the estimated annuity jackpot increased to $965 million for Friday night’s drawing, with an estimated cash option of $445.3 million. There has not been a jackpot winner on the multi-state game since June 27.
The winning Bonus Match 5 ticket was sold at AC&T, 1701 Dual Highway, Hagerstown (Washington County). The winning numbers for Nov. 11 drawing were: 1, 9, 32, 33 and 36; the Bonus Ball was 11. For selling the winning Bonus Match 5 ticket, the Washington County retailer receives a $500 bonus.
Winners are encouraged to sign the backs of tickets and keep winning tickets in a safe location. Tickets for draw games expire 182 days after the drawing. The last date to claim scratch-offs is listed on the game’s tile on the scratch-off page.
Instructions for claiming prizes are available on the How to Claim page of the Lottery website. Prizes of more than $25,000 must be claimed through Lottery headquarters, either in person or by mail. Lottery headquarters is in the Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330, in Baltimore. An appointment is required to claim in person (no walk-ins). The appointment scheduling page shows all available appointment times.
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