North Carolina Lottery announces Aug. 20, 2025 results for Powerball, Lucky for Life and more
The North Carolina Lottery released results for Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 across its draw games, including Powerball, Lucky for Life, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash 5 and Double Play. Here are the winning numbers from that date:
Powerball
– Main numbers: 31-59-62-65-68
– Powerball: 05
– Power Play: 2
Lucky For Life
– Winning numbers: 01-05-18-25-28
– Lucky Ball: 04
Pick 3
– Day draw: 3-6-6, Fireball: 4
– Evening draw: 6-3-7, Fireball: 8
Pick 4
– Day draw: 9-9-0-5, Fireball: 1
– Evening draw: 2-2-5-8, Fireball: 8
Cash 5
– Winning numbers: 03-15-17-33-38
Double Play
– Winning numbers: 11-24-27-35-37
How to claim prizes and where to go
– Prizes up to $599 can be redeemed at any North Carolina Lottery retailer.
– For prizes over $599, winners can submit their ticket by mail or in person at NC Lottery offices. In-person claim forms require a signed ticket and a government-issued photo ID and Social Security card. The NC Lottery also outlines specific claim centers and hours:
– Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
– Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
– Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
– Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office: 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
– NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
– Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
– Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Where to check past drawings and payouts
– You can review past winning numbers and payouts on the North Carolina Lottery website and the results page for historical data.
Drawing times to know
– Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
– Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. Tuesday and Friday
– Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily
– Pick 3 and Pick 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily
– Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily
Summary
– The Aug. 20 draws produced Powerball numbers 31-59-62-65-68 with Powerball 05 and Power Play 2; Lucky For Life numbers 01-05-18-25-28 with Lucky Ball 04; Pick 3 and Pick 4 results for both day and evening sessions; Cash 5 03-15-17-33-38; and Double Play 11-24-27-35-37. Prizes can be claimed at the listed offices or retailers, with larger prizes requiring in-person or mail-in claims. For the latest updates and past results, check the official NC Lottery resources.
Helpful notes
– Sign the back of your ticket and store it safely until you verify whether you’ve won.
– If you have a winning ticket, follow the appropriate claim process for the prize amount.
– Always use official NC Lottery channels to verify results and claim prizes.