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What is NJ Pick 6?
NJ Pick 6 is a twice weekly evening draw game where you try to pick six numbers between 1 and 46 that match the winning numbers drawn to win a cash prize. You can also select Quick Pick and the random number generator will choose the numbers for you.
Tickets cost $2 per play and players can choose how they want to be paid (cash option or annuity) if they win the jackpot. NJ Pick 6 drawings are held every Monday and Thursday. All New Jersey State Lottery results are available immediately after each drawing.
Xtra is added to your play to increase non-jackpot prizes and is included in the price of the ticket. If you match three or more of the Pick 6 numbers drawn, your prizes, excluding the jackpot, will be multiplied by the Xtra number.
What are the NJ Pick 6 Draw Times?
Sales cut-off time is 10:53 pm ET the day of the drawing. Approximately 4 minutes prior to draw time.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | No Draw |
| Monday | 10:57 pm ET |
| Tuesday | No Draw |
| Wednesday | No Draw |
| Thursday | 10:57 pm ET |
| Friday | No Draw |
| Saturday | No Draw |
How do I Play New Jersey Pick 6?
- PICK YOUR NUMBERS:
Ask for a Quick Pick and let the lottery terminal select the numbers for you, or choose six numbers between 1 and 46.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
Pick 6 tickets cost $2 per play.
- PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
You can play your numbers for up to 26 consecutive drawing dates on the same ticket. Just tell the cashier at the time of your purchase or mark the Multi Play box on your selection slip.
How Can I Win the Pick 6?
| Matching Numbers | Average Prizes | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Balls | Jackpot!* | 1 in 9,366,819 |
| 5 Balls | $1,500* | 1 in 39,028 |
| 4 Balls | $30* | 1 in 801 |
| 3 Balls | $2 | 1 in 47 |
Overall odds of winning are 1 in 44.7.
*Average prizes are pari-mutuel and are based on sales and number of winners.
How Can I Win the Xtra?
| Matching Numbers | X2 (Odds 20 in 24) | X3 (Odds 4 in 24) | X4 (Odds 2 in 24) | X5 (Odds 1 in 24) | X10 (Odds 1 in 24) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Balls | – | – | – | – | |
| 5 Balls | $3,000* | $4,500* | $6,000* | $7,500* | $15,000* |
| 4 Balls | $60* | $90* | $120* | $150* | $300* |
| 3 Balls | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 | $20 |
*Average prizes are pari-mutuel and are based on sales and number of winners.
NJ Pick 6 Lotto FAQs
A: Pick 6 is a twice weekly draw game where players select six numbers from 1 through 46. Players can multiply non-jackpot prizes with Xtra, which is included in the ticket price.
Q: How much do Pick 6 tickets cost?
A: Tickets cost $2 per play.
Q: Where and when can I play NJ Pick 6?
A: You can play Pick 6 at all New Jersey Lottery retailers. Draws take place every Monday and Thursday at approximately 10:57 p.m. Tickets for each drawing may be purchased up to 4 minutes prior to the next drawing.
Q: Do NJ Pick 6 tickets expire?
A: Prizes must be claimed within 1 year of the draw date on which the prize was won.
