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How to Play Pick-6

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Overview

Pick-6 is New Jersey’s flagship lotto: pick six numbers from 1–46 for $2 per play. XTRA (1X–10X on non-jackpot prizes) is included. Optional Double Play ($1 more) adds a second drawing for prizes up to $250,000. Draws are Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at about 10:57 p.m. ET.

How to play — step by step

  1. 1. Select 6 numbers

    Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 46, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

  2. 2. Pick six from 1–46

    Mark six numbers or Quick Pick. Choose Cash Option or Annuity for the jackpot before you buy.

  3. 3. Add Double Play (optional)

    For $1 more, the same numbers enter a second drawing immediately after Pick-6 for fixed or pari-mutuel Double Play prizes.

  4. 4. Choose how many drawings

    Pay $2 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.

Draw schedule

Pick-6Draw DaysDraw Times
Pick-6Monday, Thursday, Saturday10:57 p.m. ET

Prize table & odds

$2 per play includes XTRA. Optional Double Play is +$1. Estimated non-jackpot prizes shown before XTRA; XTRA multiplies non-jackpot tiers up to 10X.

Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 44.70.

MatchPrizeOdds
6 of 6Jackpot**1 in 9,366,819
5 of 6$1,500*1 in 39,028
4 of 6$30*1 in 801
3 of 6$21 in 47

Source: https://www.njlottery.com/en-us/drawgames/pick6lotto.html

Special features

XTRA included

Every $2 Pick-6 ticket includes a random XTRA multiplier (1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X) that applies to non-jackpot prizes — including Double Play non-jackpot tiers.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized New Jersey Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.njlottery.com. New Jersey withholds state tax at 5% on lottery prizes over $10,000 up to $500,000, or 8% above $500,000. Prizes of $10,000 or less are exempt from New Jersey income tax. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

  • Jackpot odds are 1 in 9,366,819. Overall odds are about 1 in 44.70.
  • Starting jackpot is $2,000,000 (30-year graduated annuity minimum with one winner).
  • Buy before 10:53 p.m. ET on draw nights.

Frequently asked questions

Pick six numbers from 1–46 or Quick Pick for $2. Optionally add Double Play for $1. Tickets are sold at New Jersey Lottery retailers.

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Play responsibly

RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.