The mere possession of a lottery ticket is illegal in North Carolina and may result in a $2,000 fine.
14-290. Dealing in lotteries. Except in connection with a lawful raffle as provided in Part 2 of this Article, if any person shall open, set on foot, carry on, promote, make or draw, publicly or privately, a lottery, by whatever name, style or title the same may be denominated or known; or if any person…