North Carolina (NC) Pick 3 Evening Past 30 Days Results
North Carolina (NC) Pick 3 Evening
History and Overview
The North Carolina Pick 3 Evening lottery is a popular draw game offered by the North Carolina Education Lottery. Launched in 2006, it has quickly become a favorite due to its simplicity and the variety of play styles. Pick 3 gives players the chance to win cash prizes by selecting a 3-digit number combination. With two draws daily—daytime and evening—players have frequent opportunities to win, making it an exciting game for North Carolina residents.
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 generates the numbers for you.
Select Your Play Type:
- The game offers multiple play types:
- Exact Order: Win by matching the numbers in the exact order they are drawn.
- Any Order: Win by matching the numbers in any order.
- 50/50 (Exact + Any Order): Win by matching either the exact order or any order.
- Combo: A bet that covers all possible combinations of your selected numbers.
- The game offers multiple play types:
Wager Amount:
- You can wager $0.50 or $1.00 per play.
- The prize amounts depend on your wager.
Select Draw Time:
- You can choose to play in the daytime draw or evening draw, or both.
- This explanation focuses on the evening draw.
Multi-Draw Option:
- You can play your numbers for up to 7 consecutive draws by marking the multi-draw box on the playslip.
Draw Time
The North Carolina Pick 3 Evening game holds daily draws:
- Draw Days: Every day of the week.
- Draw Time: Draws are held at 11:22 PM Eastern Time (ET).
- Cut-off Time: Ticket sales close at 11:00 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 for both Exact and Any Order matches.
Combo:
- The Combo play option acts as if you’re placing multiple exact order bets. The cost is determined by how many combinations your numbers create, and the winnings reflect the exact order prize.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning in North Carolina Pick 3 vary based 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 the North Carolina Pick 3 Evening lottery is simple:
- 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 Evening must be purchased by 11:00 PM ET on draw days.
- Taxation: Prizes over $5,000 are subject to federal and state taxes.
- Multi-Draw Option: Players can opt to play for up to 7 consecutive draws with a single ticket.
Conclusion
The North Carolina Pick 3 Evening game is an engaging and easy way to win cash prizes daily. With multiple play styles and prize options, players can customize their game to suit their preferences and risk level. Whether betting on an exact match or allowing flexibility with any order, this game offers numerous ways to win. The frequent daily draws and affordable wagers make it a fun and accessible option for lottery enthusiasts across the state.
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 |