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Pick 3 Double Draw is back!

February 27, 2018 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:00 AM
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Pick 3 players have more chances to win in March! Starting Thursday, 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 that has six white balls and one red. At the start of the drawing, we’ll 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.

If a white ball is drawn, there will only be one 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. And, the best part? When there is a second drawing, winners will get paid on both sets of numbers.

Good luck!


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3/23/2018 04:05 - Willie B.

i don't know how to play this game. NC Lottery
Here's how to play Pick 3. https://www.nclottery.com/Pick3How

3/16/2018 05:08 - Ric H.

I'm starting to think after two weeks of a RED BALL being last drawn that is might be slightly heavier than the white balls...is that possible, have you actually weighed the balls, ALL of them????

3/12/2018 11:41 - PHILIP M.

I never win????????????.

3/01/2018 11:44 - selecise p.

??

3/01/2018 11:25 - Herman S.

Thanks NCEL, Had my 345 combo for $1.00. Enjoying my $500.00. Waiting on 823 825 with the RED Ball. Good luck everyone with the March P3 drawings. 2/27/2018 05:40 - Herman S. I'm waiting for my 345,543 328,823 825,528 to drop in tonight's or tomorrow draws. LOVE the RED BALL promotion. A sure winner for many NCEL P3 players including me. Good luck everyone with the Extra P3 winnings to go with your Tax refund check in March.

2/28/2018 11:21 - Bobby G.

For real yes ,my time

2/28/2018 10:10 - Jennifer W.

I'm ready to start the game!!!

2/28/2018 05:13 - Andre H.

What happens if the same number comes out twice with the double draw. Do u get paid double for that one ticket. NC Lottery
Hi there, Andre. If the same numbers in the second draw happened to also be drawn during the primary draw, it would be like winning two separate drawings. Hope that helps!

2/28/2018 09:50 - David L.

YaY

2/27/2018 06:29 - gayle c.

That is Great__Cant wait for Thursday! Good Luck to Everyone??

2/27/2018 05:40 - Herman S.

I'm waiting for my 345,543 328,823 825,528 to drop in tonight's or tomorrow draws. LOVE the RED BALL promotion. A sure winner for many NCEL P3 players including me. Good luck everyone with the Extra P3 winnings to go with your Tax refund check in March.

2/27/2018 04:23 - Tim W.

Great.. my numbers havnt hit in a long time.maybe i'll 'double-up' one night

2/27/2018 01:32 - Kelly R.

How are we going to know when to pick the second drawing numbers? NC Lottery
No worries, you don't need to pick that! Just buy a Pick 3 ticket like you would normally. During the evening drawing, if the red ball is drawn, a second Pick 3 drawing will take place immediately following the first. It just gives you a second chance to win!

2/27/2018 01:10 - Gloria C.

Great. We need extra ways to win more money.

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