NC Lottery News Roundup - August 28, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. (August 28, 2025) - The North Carolina Education Lottery reports the following developments today:

1. KENO DRAW NUMBERS REVEALED Draw number 846926 was conducted at 1:44 AM on Thursday, August 28. The 20 winning numbers drawn were: 5, 9, 12, 13, 16, 20, 21, 28, 31, 36, 37, 38, 50, 52, 57, 61, 70, 71, 74, and 76. The Multiplier was 2x. Players matching all 20 numbers win the top prize of $100,000; smaller prizes are awarded for matching fewer numbers.

2. POWERBALL JACKPOT CLIMBS TO $850 MILLION With no jackpot winner through 37 consecutive drawings, tonight’s Powerball jackpot stands at a record $850 million annuity (or $383.7 million cash), marking the sixth largest in game history. A North Carolina player did capture a $150,000 prize in Monday’s drawing by matching four white balls and the Powerball with a 3x Power Play multiplier at Bass Country Store in Coats, N.C. Players may purchase tickets through authorized retailers or via Online Play.

3. MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT NEXT UP Following Powerball, the Mega Millions jackpot now reaches $277 million annuity (or $124.6 million cash) for Friday’s drawing. Odds of winning remain 1 in 290 million.

Players are reminded that proceeds from ticket sales support educational programs across North Carolina’s 100 counties. For full game rules, prize breakdowns, and live drawing broadcasts, visit nclottery.com or use the official NC Lottery mobile app.