Lottery drawing comes up 5-5-5; 10,726 tickets win top prizes

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The North Carolina Education Lottery said 10,726 tickets became winners when the Carolina Pick 3 drawing came up with the numbers 5-5-5.

Lottery officials said Tuesday evening's drawing had the triple 5 result, earning $250 for players who could 50-cent tickets and $500 for players who purchased $1 tickets.

The lottery said players collectively won about $4.3 million in prize money from the drawing.

Officials said triple numbers, known as "trips," are some of the most common combinations purchased for Carolina Pick 3 drawings.