North Carolina Lottery Results for Friday, October 23, 2026

Ready to check your tickets? The North Carolina Lottery released its latest winning numbers for Friday, October 23, 2026. Here are the results for Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash 5, Double Play, and Millionaire for Life.

Winning Numbers for October 23, 2026

Mega Millions

• Winning numbers: 03-07-46-49-51
• Mega Ball: 05

Pick 3

• Day: 0-4-9 | Fireball: 9
• Evening: 7-5-3 | Fireball: 2

Pick 4

• Day: 2-8-1-6 | Fireball: 2
• Evening: 7-2-1-2 | Fireball: 1

Cash 5

• Winning numbers: 04-14-16-34-42

Double Play

• Winning numbers: 01-14-17-27-43

Millionaire for Life

• Winning numbers: 18-33-40-42-57
• Bonus: 03

Think you won? Double-check your ticket against the official results before claiming a prize.

How to Claim Your North Carolina Lottery Prize

North Carolina Lottery retailers can cash prizes worth up to $599. For prizes of $600 or more, winners must submit a claim by mail or visit a lottery claim center.

Claiming by Mail

Send the following documents to the North Carolina Education Lottery:

• Completed prize claim form
• Signed winning ticket
• Copy of a government-issued photo ID
• Copy of your Social Security card

Mailing address:

North Carolina Education Lottery
P.O. Box 41606
Raleigh, NC 27629

Claims under $600 do not require copies of a photo ID or Social Security card.

Claiming in Person

Winners can visit one of the following regional offices, which are generally open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Asheville: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806
• Greensboro: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407
• Charlotte: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861
• Raleigh Headquarters: 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604
• Greenville: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834
• Wilmington: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405

Regional offices in Asheville, Greensboro, Charlotte, Greenville, and Wilmington can cash prizes up to $99,999. The Raleigh headquarters can handle prizes of any amount.

Call 877-625-6886 and select the appropriate office extension for assistance.

North Carolina Lottery Drawing Schedule

Want to know when the next results will be announced? Here’s the regular drawing schedule:

• Powerball: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
• Mega Millions: Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
• Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
• Pick 3: Daily at 3 p.m. and 11:22 p.m.
• Pick 4: Daily at 3 p.m. and 11:22 p.m.
• Cash 5: Daily at 11:22 p.m.
• Millionaire for Life: Daily at 11:15 p.m.

Keep your tickets handy, check the winning numbers carefully, and make sure to claim any prize before the applicable deadline.