North Carolina (NC) Cash 5 Results, Winning Numbers & Game Details

Playing North Carolina Cash 5 is straightforward. You'll pick 5 numbers from 1 to 43. Can't decide? Go with Quick Pick and let the terminal choose random numbers for you. Drawings happen every day at 23:22:00 ET, and you win by matching numbers to the drawn results. The more you match, the bigger your prize. Match all 5, and you've hit the jackpot.

Visit any authorized North Carolina Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Cash 5, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost $1.00 per play, plus $1.00 if you add EZ Match for instant-win prizes up to $500, or add Double Play for $1 to enter a second drawing with the same Cash 5 numbers and fixed prizes up to $1 million. Make sure to buy before the sales cutoff, which is 22:59:00 ET on drawing days. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.

North Carolina offers an official lottery app and website, but not all games may be available for online purchase. Check the official NC Lottery Official Mobile App or North Carolina Lottery website to see if Cash 5 is currently available for online purchase. If available online, you'll need to create an account, verify you're physically located in North Carolina, and follow the app's purchase process. Tickets purchased through the official app are the same as those bought at retail locations.

A standard North Carolina Cash 5 ticket costs $1.00 per play. Add EZ Match for an extra $1.00, bringing your total to $2.00 per play. EZ Match offers instant-win prizes up to $500. You can also Add Double Play for $1 to enter a second drawing with the same Cash 5 numbers and fixed prizes up to $1 million. Combine all available options for up to $3.00 per play for maximum coverage. Want more chances? Buy multiple plays on one ticket. Most retailers accept cash and debit cards. The minimum purchase is one play.

North Carolina Cash 5 draws every day at 23:22:00 ET. Sales close at 22:59:00 ET before each drawing. You can buy tickets for the next drawing up until the cutoff. Miss the cutoff? Your ticket automatically enters the following drawing. Results are usually available within minutes after the draw on the official lottery website.

The odds of hitting the North Carolina Cash 5 jackpot are 1 in 749,398. That's tough, sure, but you've got 3 ways to win. Matching 3 numbers offers much better odds at 1 in 95.

Cash 5 is exclusive to North Carolina. You'll need to be physically present in North Carolina to buy tickets, either at a retail location or through a licensed courier service while you're in-state.

This is a state-specific game with its own unique rules and prize structure. Other states have similar games but different names and formats. Browse all North Carolina lottery games to see what's available.