{"id":42308,"date":"2026-02-12T06:57:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/nc-lottery-mega-millions-jackpot-tonight-reaches-366-million\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T06:57:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:57:51","slug":"85571-nc-lottery-mega-millions-jackpot-tonight-reaches-366-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/85571-nc-lottery-mega-millions-jackpot-tonight-reaches-366-million\/","title":{"rendered":"NC lottery Mega Millions jackpot tonight reaches $366 million"},"content":{"rendered":"

The North Carolina lottery<\/b> just got bigger. The Mega Millions jackpot<\/b> has soared to $385 million<\/b> after no winner<\/b> claimed the $366 million<\/b> prize on Tuesday, February 10<\/b>. Your chance to win starts tonight<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Tonight’s Jackpot<\/b>: $385 million annuity or $174.2 million cash<\/li>\n
  • Next Drawing<\/b>: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11 p.m. ET<\/li>\n
  • Winning Numbers (Feb 10)<\/b>: 5, 25, 30, 36, 68, Mega Ball 6<\/li>\n
  • Odds of Winning<\/b>: 1 in 290 million for the jackpot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    North Carolina Lottery Jackpot Climbs After Tuesday Rollover<\/h2>\n

    No ticket holder<\/b> matched all six numbers on Tuesday evening<\/b>. The $366 million prize<\/b> rolled forward to Friday’s drawing<\/b>. North Carolina<\/b> players still found success elsewhere, though.<\/p>\n

    One online player<\/b> in Beaufort<\/b> matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball<\/b> to win $20,000<\/b>. The NC Education Lottery<\/b> confirmed this smaller but meaningful prize. This jackpot run<\/b> has already raised nearly $6 million<\/b> for education programs statewide.<\/p>\n

    How to Play and Win the Mega Millions<\/h2>\n

    To win the jackpot<\/b>, players must match all five white balls<\/b> plus the yellow Mega Ball<\/b>. Tickets cost just $2<\/b>. Numbers range from 1-70<\/b> for white balls and 1-25<\/b> for the Mega Ball.<\/p>\n

    Prize options<\/b> matter for jackpot winners. Taking the annuity<\/b> spreads payments over thirty years<\/b>. Choosing the cash option<\/b> provides immediate funds<\/b> but at a reduced amount. Tonight’s winner<\/b> could claim $385 million<\/b> as annuity or $174.2 million<\/b> lump sum.<\/p>\n

    Prize Breakdown and Winning Strategy<\/h2>\n

    The Mega Millions game<\/b> offers nine ways to win<\/b>, not just the jackpot. Matching three<\/b> or four numbers<\/b> with the Mega Ball<\/b> still yields prizes. Match 5 white balls<\/b> without the Mega Ball<\/b>, and you win $1 million<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Match<\/td>\nPrize<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5 + Mega Ball<\/td>\nJackpot (starting $40M)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5 White Balls<\/td>\n$1,000,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4 + Mega Ball<\/td>\n$20,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4 White Balls<\/td>\n$500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    “The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 million.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 NC Education Lottery<\/b>, Official Statement<\/p>\n

    Where North Carolina Lottery Players Can Buy Tickets<\/h2>\n

    Tickets available<\/b> at any lottery retail location<\/b> across North Carolina<\/b>. Online Play<\/b> through www.nclottery.com makes purchasing convenient from home. The NC Lottery Official Mobile App<\/b> lets players buy, manage, and scan tickets instantly.<\/p>\n

    Drawings happen twice weekly<\/b>, on Tuesday and Friday evenings<\/b>. Tonight’s drawing<\/b> closes at 9 p.m. ET<\/b>. Results post immediately<\/b> after the drawing concludes. Check tickets through the lottery website or app right away.<\/p>\n

    Will You Be North Carolina’s Next Big Lottery Winner?<\/h2>\n

    The $385 million jackpot<\/b> tonight could change one life forever<\/b>. North Carolina<\/b> has produced lottery winners<\/b> before, including a $2 million Mega Millions<\/b> winner just last month at a Sophia grocery store<\/b>. Could tonight<\/b> be your turn?<\/p>\n

    Remember, lottery funds support education<\/b> in all 100 North Carolina counties<\/b>. Every ticket bought contributes to schools, colleges, and learning programs<\/b>. Play responsibly and check the Impact section<\/b> on nclottery.com to see how lottery dollars<\/b> benefit your community.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • NC Education Lottery<\/b> – Official Mega Millions jackpot and prize information<\/li>\n
    • USA Today<\/b> – February 10, 2026 Mega Millions winning numbers and results<\/li>\n
    • MegaMillions.com<\/b> – Game rules, odds, and prize structures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":42307,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"North Carolina\",\"description\":\"country\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Beaufort\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Sophia\",\"description\":\"city\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":"","_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2026-02-12 06:58:05","footnotes":""},"categories":[389],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"\nNC lottery 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