North Carolina (NC) Pick 3 Midday Past 30 Days Results
North Carolina (NC) Pick 3 DayTime
History and Overview
The North Carolina Pick 3 Daytime lottery is part of the North Carolina Education Lottery, providing players with an exciting and simple way to win cash prizes. First introduced in 2006, Pick 3 has since become one of the most popular lottery games in the state. It allows players to choose 3-digit combinations with multiple play options, making it flexible and engaging. With two draws daily—daytime and evening—it offers frequent opportunities for players to participate and win.
How to Play
Choose Your Numbers:
- Players select 3 numbers from 0 to 9.
- You can choose your own numbers or opt for a Quick Pick, where the lottery terminal randomly selects the numbers for you.
Select Your Play Type: The game provides several play types:
- Exact Order: Win by matching the numbers in the exact order drawn.
- Any Order: Win by matching the numbers in any order.
- 50/50 (Exact + Any Order): Win by matching in either the exact or any order.
- Combo: A play that covers all possible combinations of your selected numbers.
Wager Amount:
- You can wager $0.50 or $1.00 per play.
- The prize amounts vary based on your wager.
Select Draw Time:
- Choose to play in the daytime draw, evening draw, or both.
- This guide focuses on the daytime draw.
Multi-Draw Option:
- You can play your numbers for up to 7 consecutive draws by selecting the multi-draw option on the playslip.
Draw Time
The North Carolina Pick 3 Daytime game holds daily draws:
- Draw Days: Every day of the week.
- Draw Time: Draws take place at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).
- Cut-off Time: Ticket sales close at 2:45 PM ET on draw days
Prize Structure
The prize structure for North Carolina Pick 3 depends on the play type, wager amount, and how the numbers match:
Exact Order:
- Wager: $1.00 – Prize: $500
- Wager: $0.50 – Prize: $250
Any Order:
- 3-Way (two digits are the same): Wager $1.00 – Prize: $160; Wager $0.50 – Prize: $80
- 6-Way (all three digits are different): Wager $1.00 – Prize: $80; Wager $0.50 – Prize: $40
50/50 (Exact + Any Order):
- Wager: $1.00 – Split the prize between Exact Order and Any Order matches.
Combo:
- Combo bets act as if you’re placing multiple exact order bets. The cost depends on how many combinations your numbers can form, and the winnings reflect the exact order prize.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning depend on the play type:
- Exact Order: 1 in 1,000
- Any Order:
- 3-Way: 1 in 333
- 6-Way: 1 in 167
Claiming Prizes
The process for claiming prizes in North Carolina Pick 3 Daytime is straightforward:
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any North Carolina Lottery retailer.
- Prizes between $600 and $99,999: Must be claimed at a North Carolina Education Lottery regional office or by mail with a completed claim form.
- Prizes over $100,000: Must be claimed at the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters.
- Claim Period: Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes.
Important Points
- Age Requirement: Players must be 18 years or older to purchase tickets and claim prizes.
- Cut-off Time: Tickets for Pick 3 Daytime must be purchased by 2:45 PM ET on draw days.
- Taxation: Prizes over $5,000 are subject to federal and state withholding taxes.
- Multi-Draw Option: Players can opt to play for up to 7 consecutive draws with one ticket.
Conclusion
The North Carolina Pick 3 Daytime lottery game offers a simple and exciting way to win cash prizes every day. Whether you prefer betting on an exact match or choosing the flexible any-order option, this game provides multiple ways to win. With daily draws, low entry costs, and various betting strategies, it remains one of the most accessible and enjoyable lottery options in North Carolina.
North Carolina Lottery Time Schedule
| (GMT-5:00) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lottery | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Pick 3 Daytime | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Pick 3 Evening | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |
| Pick 4 Daytime | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Pick 4 Evening | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |
| Cash 5 | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |