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How to Play Match 6

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Overview

Match 6 is Pennsylvania’s daily 6/49 jackpot game. Each $2 play buys three lines of six numbers: you pick one set from 1–49 (or Quick Pick) and the terminal adds two more Quick Pick sets, so 18 numbers are in play. Draws are every night at 6:59 p.m. ET; sales close at 6:57 p.m.

How to play — step by step

  1. 1. Select 6 numbers

    Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 49, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

  2. 2. Three lines per play

    For each $2 game panel you select six numbers from 1–49. The Lottery automatically prints two additional Quick Pick sets of six — three chances to match the winning draw on one play.

  3. 3. Multi-draw (optional)

    You can buy the same numbers for up to 26 consecutive drawings in advance. Subscriptions are also available online.

  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

Match 6Draw DaysDraw Times
Match 6Daily6:59 p.m. ET

Prize table & odds

$2 per play buys three lines of six (18 numbers). Base-line odds below are for a three-play ticket. Combo prizes pay for matching across all 18 numbers (e.g. 10+ of 18 = $2,500 at 1 in 597,303). Overall odds include Combo.

Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 5.90.

MatchPrizeOdds
6 of 6Jackpot1 in 4,661,272
5 of 6$1,0001 in 18,067
4 of 6$201 in 344.47
3 of 6$21 in 19.22
10+ of 18 (Combo)$2,5001 in 597,303
9 of 18 (Combo)$1,0001 in 45,267
8 of 18 (Combo)$501 in 4,440
7 of 18 (Combo)$251 in 590.91
6 of 18 (Combo)$101 in 106.74
5 of 18 (Combo)$51 in 26.37
4 of 18 (Combo)$21 in 9.07

Source: https://www.palottery.pa.gov/Draw-Games/Match-6/Prizes-Chances.aspx

Special features

Combo prizes across 18 numbers

Besides matching one of your three lines, Match 6 pays Combo prizes for matching enough of the 18 numbers across all three plays (for example 10+ of 18 pays $2,500). Overall odds including Combo are 1 in 5.90.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized Pennsylvania Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.palottery.pa.gov. Pennsylvania taxes lottery cash prizes at 3.07%. The Lottery withholds state tax on prizes over $5,000. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

  • Jackpot odds for matching 6 of 6 on a three-play ticket are 1 in 4,661,272. Lower fixed prizes start at $2 for 3 of 6.
  • Three lines do not mean three separate dollars — they are bundled into the $2 play.
  • Confirm current jackpot and rules on palottery.pa.gov before you play.

Frequently asked questions

Pick six numbers from 1–49 (or Quick Pick) on a $2 panel. The terminal adds two more Quick Pick sets of six. Tickets are sold at PA Lottery retailers and online where available.

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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.