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How to Play 2by2

$1Daily2 × [1–26] + 2 × [1–26]

Overview

2by2 is a daily multi-state game sold in North Dakota: pick 2 Red numbers from 1–26 and 2 White numbers from a second 1–26 set for $1. Matching all four pays $22,000. Drawings are every night at about 9:30 p.m. CT.

How to play — step by step

  1. 1. Select 2 numbers

    Choose 2 numbers from 1 to 26, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

  2. 2. Select 2 bonus numbers

    Choose 2 bonus numbers from 1 to 26. This ball is drawn separately from the main numbers.

  3. 3. Play multi-draw tickets

    Buy plays for 7 consecutive draws (or 14, 21, 28, 35 or 42) to qualify for the Tuesday Double Prize Feature. Purchase before 8:59 p.m. CT.

  4. 4. Choose how many drawings

    Pay $1 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.

Draw schedule

2by2Draw DaysDraw Times
2by2Daily9:30 p.m. CT

Prize table & odds

$1 per play; pick 2 Red numbers from 1–26 and 2 White numbers from a second set of 1–26. Prizes are doubled on Tuesday for multi-draw tickets in 7-day increments (top prize $44,000). The top prize may become pari-mutuel with more than ten winners in one drawing.

Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 3.59.

MatchPrizeOdds
2 Red + 2 White$22,0001 in 105,625
1 Red + 2 White$1001 in 1,100
2 Red + 1 White$1001 in 1,100
1 Red + 1 White$31 in 37
0 Red + 2 White$31 in 37
2 Red + 0 White$31 in 37
0 Red + 1 WhiteFree ticket1 in 4
1 Red + 0 WhiteFree ticket1 in 4

Source: https://www.lottery.nd.gov/games/2-by-2

Special features

2by2 Tuesday

With a multi-draw ticket in 7-day increments, every prize won on Tuesday doubles: the top prize becomes $44,000 and a free Quick Pick becomes two.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized North Dakota Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.lottery.nd.gov. North Dakota withholds 2.5% state tax on lottery prizes over $5,000. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

  • Top-prize odds are 1 in 105,625; overall odds are 1 in 3.59.
  • Matching a single Red or White number wins a free ticket; 2 Red + 1 White or 1 Red + 2 White pays $100.
  • North Dakota withholds 2.5% state tax on prizes over $5,000 (plus federal withholding when required).

Frequently asked questions

Pick 2 Red numbers from 1–26 and 2 White numbers from 1–26 (or a Quick Pick) for $1 per play.

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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.