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Video: March brings more chances for Pick 3 evening players to win

February 28, 2017 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:06 AM
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We’ve got some exciting news for Pick 3 evening players. During the month of March, you’ll have a two chances to win. 

Starting Wednesday night, you’re going to see a lot more action during the evening drawings. There will be two Pick 3 draw machines and a Double Draw machine with six white balls and one red. Before each drawing we will pick a ball from the Double Draw machine.

If the Red Ball is drawn, a second Pick 3 drawing will take place immediately following the first.

And, the best part? Winners will get paid on both sets of numbers.

If a white ball is drawn, there will only be the normal Pick 3 drawing. We’ll then remove one white ball from the Double Draw machine for the following night’s drawing.  This means the first Double Draw drawing will have six white balls, the second on the next night will have five, the third will have four, etc., until the Red Ball is drawn. Once the Red Ball is drawn, the process starts over with all six white balls and a Red Ball included for next evening’s drawing.

There will be at least one extra drawing a week and possibly more.

Good luck!

 


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3/02/2017 11:59 - Marilyn W.

I was lucky and hit on the 40% more on Mondays. Only second time I ever hit Pick 4. I loved it and am proof people did hit it. Hope I hit on this one now.

3/02/2017 10:12 - Tony T.

On 2/28/2017 06:33, turbo said The heck with lottery tickets, I just got the best birthday present ever from my daughter! My 5th grandchild born the day after my b-day. A baby girl named Eve.******************** congrats Turbo !!

3/01/2017 10:52 - bradley s.

Ahh. Now u guys have 2:1000 chance. Great odds. Lol Bring back Pick 4 40% more Monday, nobody got well on it last time. HmmmNC Lottery
Everyone who won a Pick 4 prize on a Monday in January won 40% more in prize money than they would have if the promotion was not in effect. Because of the relatively small sample sizes - 8 total Monday drawings in December versus 10 in Monday drawings in January - a median comparison is the best statistical way to compare the payouts. The median payout for a Monday drawing in December was $63,099 in December compared to $90,678 on those days in January. Only once in December was a Monday payout greater than $100,000 and four times in January.

3/01/2017 05:06 - Marquaita R.

So do I have to get my numbers done two timesNC Lottery
No. If you have one ticket and the Red Ball is drawn, two Pick 3 drawings will be held that night giving you a chance to win on those numbers.

3/01/2017 03:37 - William D.

Any plans to do the same for Pick 4?NC Lottery
As you probably remember, there was a Pick 4 promotion in January called More Money Mondays. There will likely be another Pick 4 promotion in the future but there aren't any planned at this time. If you try your luck in the Pick 3 Double Draw promotion, we wish you luck!

3/01/2017 02:42 - Keith S.

That's Awesome! Let the BLESSING BEGIN!

2/28/2017 07:55 - Randy T.

That is just AWESOME!!!! I REALLY LOVE the Red Ball 2nd Chance promotions!!! THANKS NCEL for giving players more chances to WIN!!!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL PLAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2/28/2017 07:39 - Gregory F.

Great news I need aFinancal blessing really bad if it's GOD'S will good luck to all.

2/28/2017 07:15 - felicia W.

How do I enterNC Lottery
For more information, you can click the HELP link at the top of the screen and read more about the Rewards program, or call customer service at 877-962-7529 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

2/28/2017 06:38 - CAROL C.

Where was the recent $900,000 Cash 5 ticket sold? Thank you.NC Lottery
A Cash 5 ticket worth $794,997 in Saturday's drawing was sold at the Lowe's Foods on Louisburg Road in Raleigh. The prize hasn't been claimed yet.

2/28/2017 06:33 - Denver G.

The heck with lottery tickets, I just got the best birthday present ever from my daughter! My 5th grandchild born the day after my b-day. A baby girl named Eve.NC Lottery
That's awesome! Best wishes to you and your family.

2/28/2017 06:13 - John K.

I do not understand this concept NC Lottery
Anytime you have a question, you can call customer service at 877-962-7529 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

2/28/2017 05:28 - Harley D.

Sounds good

2/28/2017 05:14 - Jaytonius M.

If the same number is drawn..ex. 911 than 191..will you hit twice on same ticketNC Lottery
If the red ball comes up and you win prizes in both the regular Pick 3 drawing and the Double Draw, you will get all that prize money :-)

2/28/2017 04:24 - John R.

YAY about time we have improved odds. The economy is NOT strong like the rich politicos say. Thank you for extra chances I will definitely play!

2/28/2017 03:28 - Randall g.

Double trouble

2/28/2017 03:13 - Teresa L.

Wow that's great! Good luck everyone

2/28/2017 02:52 - Sabrinna D.

Luck has been terrible maybe red ball drawing will help

2/28/2017 02:47 - Charles G.

Awesome

2/28/2017 12:36 - Wendy C.

Muy bueno

2/28/2017 12:12 - Karren T.

Is there a blog yet for the new tickets coming first Tuesday for march?NC Lottery
The new suite of tickets for March have a 7's theme. Mr. First Tuesday will be guest-blogging on his favorite day of the month to share all the details with you :-)

2/28/2017 11:38 - Belinda G.

awesome

2/28/2017 10:55 - freddie r.

hope to win I think it be good

2/28/2017 10:44 - William J.

I actually won on this the last time this was out on the very last drawing. So believe it, you can win!!

2/28/2017 10:24 - Katheryn L.

Looking forward to it. need to get some wins in 2017

2/28/2017 09:47 - Shawn T.

Triples!

2/28/2017 09:41 - perry w.

Will the pr ice of tickets be the same.NC Lottery
Yes. The tickets will cost the same as always during the promotion :-)

2/28/2017 09:29 - BIlly H.

Outstanding!!!!

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