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What is PA Pick 5 Day?
PA Pick 5 Day is a mid-day time draw game where you try to pick five numbers between 0 and 9 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. PA Pick 5 midday has an evening draw game as well.
Tickets cost $1 per play. PA Pick 5 drawings are held seven days a week and all Penn Lottery results are available immediately after each drawing.
Add Wild Ball to your play for more chances to win. Adding Wild Ball doubles the price of your base play ticket and applies to all panels.
What are PA Pick 5 Mid-Day Draw Times?
Sales cut-off time is 1:05 pm ET. Draw time is approximately 30 minutes after the draw entry close.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 1:35 pm ET |
| Monday | 1:35 pm ET |
| Tuesday | 1:35 pm ET |
| Wednesday | 1:35 pm ET |
| Thursday | 1:35 pm ET |
| Friday | 1:35 pm ET |
| Saturday | 1:35 pm ET |
How do I Play Pennsylvania Pick 5 Midday Draw?
- PICK YOUR NUMBERS:
Ask for a Quick Pick and let the lottery terminal select the numbers for you, or choose five numbers between 0 and 9.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
Pick one of eight different play types: Straight, Box, Front Pair, Back Pair, Front Three, Back Three, Front Four, or Back Four. Cash 5 tickets cost $1 per play.
- PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
You can play your numbers for up to 7 consecutive drawing dates on the same ticket. Just tell the cashier at the time of your purchase or mark the Advance Play box on your selection slip.
- ADD WILD BALL:
Adding Wild Ball is an option that will double the price of your play ticket. The Wild Ball number can be used to replace any number drawn, giving players an extra chance to create more combinations.
What are the Penn Pick 5 Day Play Types?
STRAIGHT: Match the winning numbers in exact order to win.
BOX: Match the winning numbers in any order to win.
FRONT PAIR: Match the first two numbers in exact order.
BACK PAIR: Match the last two numbers in exact order.
FRONT THREE: Match the first three numbers in exact order.
BACK THREE: Match the last three numbers in exact order.
FRONT FOUR: Match the first four numbers in exact order.
BACK FOUR: Match the last four numbers in exact order.
What Can I Win Playing Midday Draw 5?
| Play Type | Odds | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|
| Straight (Exact) | 1 in 100,000 | $50,000 |
| Box (5-Way) | 1 in 20,000 | $10,000 |
| Box (10-Way) | 1 in 10,000 | $5,000 |
| Box (20-Way) | 1 in 5,000 | $2,500 |
| Box (30-Way) | 1 in 3,333 | $1,700 |
| Box (60-Way) | 1 in 1,667 | $850 |
| Box (120-Way) | 1 in 833 | $425 |
| Front / Back Four | 1 in 10,000 | $5,000 |
| Front / Back Three | 1 in 1,000 | $500 |
| Front / Back Pair | 1 in 100 | $50 |
What Can I Win Playing Cash 5 WildBall?
| Play Type | Odds | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|
| Straight (Exact) | 1 in 20,000 | $12,000 |
| Box (5-Way) | 1 in 4,000 | $2,400 |
| Box (10-Way) | 1 in 2,000 | $1,200 |
| Box (20-Way) | 1 in 1,000 | $600 |
| Box (30-Way) | 1 in 667 | $400 |
| Box (60-Way) | 1 in 333 | $200 |
| Box (120-Way) | 1 in 167 | $100 |
| Front / Back Four | 1 in 2,500 | $1,500 |
| Front / Back Three | 1 in 333 | $200 |
| Front / Back Pair | 1 in 50 | $30 |
PA Pick 5 Day FAQs
A: Pick 5 is a twice daily draw game where players select five numbers, each from 0 through 9 to win a top prize of $50,000 for a straight $1 play.
Q: How much do Pick 5 tickets cost?
A: Tickets cost $1 per play.
Q: Where and when can I play Penn Pick 5?
A: You can play both Midday and Evening Pick 5 at all Pennsylvania Lottery retailers. Midday Draws take place at approximately 1:35 p.m. and evening draws at approximately 6:59 p.m. Tickets for each drawing may be purchased up to 30 minutes prior to the next mid-day drawing or 2 minutes prior to the next evening draw.
Q: Do Pennsylvania Pick 5 tickets expire?
A: Prizes must be claimed within 1 year of the draw date on which the prize was won.
