Lottery ends eleven instant scratch-off games

�The N.C. Education Lottery is announcing the end of eleven instant scratch-off games. The games, listed in the chart below, end effective Friday, Aug. 17, 2012.

Game No.	Game Name	Date Introduced	Ticket Cost
195	Bankroll Doubler	May 18, 2010	$5
208	Pure Gold	Aug. 31, 2010	$2
246	$125,000 Casino Cash	June 14, 2011	$5
247	Diamond Dollars	July 5, 2011	$1
252	Lucky Stars	Aug. 16, 2011	$1
254	Carolina Gold	Sept. 27, 2011	$10
258	Lucky 7's	Nov. 8, 2011	$1
268	Sapphire Blue 7's	Nov. 29, 2011	$5
270	Sterling Silver	Dec. 20, 2011	$2
275	Lucky Clover	Jan. 31, 2012	$2
276	Crossword Cash Multiplier	Jan. 31, 2012	$3

In accordance with NCEL policy, all instant game prizes must be claimed within ninety (90) days of the announced end-of-game date. Therefore, all prizes associated with the games listed above must be claimed on or before Nov. 15, 2012. Claims of $600 up to $99,999 must be made at one of the six regional claim centers before 5 p.m. that day while claims of $100,000 and above must be made at NCEL headquarters before 5 p.m. on that day as well. Claims that are mailed to the NCEL must be received within 90 days of the official end-of-game date. Postmarks will not satisfy the 90-day requirement.
For more information, players should visit the official NCEL website at www.nc-educationlottery.org, email the NCEL at playerinfo@lotterync.net, or call the Player Hotline at (877) 962-7529.