Pick-6

Pick-6 is the original NJ draw game with a jackpot starting at $2 million, that keeps rising until someone wins! An updated Pick-6 was introduced on April 7, 2022. Changes include a smaller number pool, better odds, included XTRA multiplier, a Double Play add-on with a $250,000 top prize, and a higher $2 ticket price.

Drawings take place Monday and Thursday evenings at approximately 10:57 PM EST. Buy your ticket by 10:53 PM on draw days to be entered in that evening's draw.

One play costs just $2 - and for $1 more, you can add the Double Play option for the chance to win up to $250,000 in a separate draw.

How to Play

To play, choose six numbers from 1-46, or select Quick Pick to have the numbers randomly generated for you. If you'd like to play the same numbers for up to 26 consecutive draws, mark the number of games you want to play in the Multi Draw area.

Choose how you'd like your prize paid if you win: Cash Option (the amount in the prize pool paid as a lump sum) or Annuity (receive the full advertised jackpot amount, but in multiple yearly installments).

XTRA

In 2015, the XTRA multiplier feature was added to Pick-6. Previously an add-on, XTRA is now automatically included as part of all $2 Pick-6 plays. XTRA increases the value of any non-jackpot prizes you might win by up to 10 times - if the number drawn is 10, then all non-jackpot prizes are multiplied by that amount. XTRA applies to both Pick-6 and the Double Play add-on.

Double Play

Would you like to win up to $250,000 in cash? Then add Double Play to your Pick-6 ticket for $1 more per play. A separate Double Play draw is held after each Pick-6 draw. You can win on Pick-6, Double Play, or both!

Prizes and Odds of Winning

Here's a breakdown of the prizes and odds of winning for each prize tier.

Please scroll down to see information for XTRA (for Pick-6), Double Play, and XTRA (for Double Play).

NJ Pick-6 Prizes and Odds of Winning

Match	Estimated Prize*	Odds ($2 Play)
6 out of 6	Jackpot (minimum $2 million)**	1 in 9,366,819
5 out of 6	$1,500*	1 in 39,028
4 out of 6	$30*	1 in 801
3 out of 6	$2	1 in 47
Odds of winning any Pick-6 prize are approximately 1 in 44.70. **Minimum value $2 million based on one winner and a 30-year graduated annuity payout. *Prize values are estimated based on odds, projected sales, and number of winners on each prize tier.

Pick-6 XTRA Prizes and Odds of Winning

Here are the prizes you could win with the XTRA multiplier, which is included with every Pick-6 play, based on estimated prize amounts for the main Pick-6 game. You'll also find the odds of each XTRA number being drawn. XTRA does not apply to the jackpot level (match all six numbers).

Pick-6 XTRA Prizes and Odds of Winning

Match	XTRA x1	XTRA x2	XTRA x3	XTRA x4	XTRA x5	XTRA x10
5 out of 6	$1,500*	$3,000*	$4,500*	$6,000*	$7,500*	$15,000*
4 out of 6	$30*	$60*	$90*	$120*	$150*	$300*
3 out of 6	$2	$4	$6	$8	$10	$20
Multiplier Odds	6 in 24	10 in 24	4 in 24	2 in 24	1 in 24	1 in 24
*Prize values are estimated based on odds, projected sales, and number of winners on each prize tier.

Double Play Prizes and Odds of Winning

Here's what you could win if you added the Double Play option to your Pick-6 play for an additional $1, plus the chances of scoring a prize:

Double Play Prizes and Odds of Winning

Match	Estimated Prize*	Odds ($1 Play)
6 out of 6	$250,000**	1 in 9,366,819
5 out of 6	$2,500*	1 in 39,028
4 out of 6	$50*	1 in 801
3 out of 6	$3	1 in 47
Odds of winning any Double Play prize are approximately 1 in 44.70. **Guaranteed $250,00 prize. *Prize values are estimated based on odds, projected sales, and number of winners on each prize tier.

Double Play XTRA Prizes and Odds of Winning

Below are the Double Play prizes and odds with the XTRA multiplier (included with every Pick-6 play), based on estimated prize amounts for the main Double Play draw. XTRA does not apply to the jackpot level (match all six numbers).

Double Play XTRA Prizes and Odds of Winning

Match	XTRA x1	XTRA x2	XTRA x3	XTRA x4	XTRA x5	XTRA x10
5 out of 6	$2,500*	$5,000*	$7,500*	$10,000*	$12,500*	$25,000*
4 out of 6	$50*	$100*	$150*	$200*	$250*	$500*
3 out of 6	$3	$6	$9	$12	$15	$30
Multiplier Odds	6 in 24	10 in 24	4 in 24	2 in 24	1 in 24	1 in 24
*Prize values are estimated based on odds, projected sales, and number of winners on each prize tier.