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Frequently Asked Questions

Instant Cash

What is the Carolina Pick 3 and Pick 4 Instant Cash Promotion?

The Instant Cash promotion gives Pick 3 and Pick 4 players a chance to get extra cash when they play in March while supplies last . A single Pick 3 and Pick 4 ticket purchased at retail locations between March 10 and March 23 while supplies last that is worth $1 or more will qualify for a chance to get $5 cash instantly.

Can I get Instant Cash if I buy my Pick 3 or Pick 4 tickets using Online Play?

No. The Instant Cash promotion is only available with a Pick 3 or Pick 4 ticket purchased at a lottery retail store or at a lottery vending machine.

Instant Cash Details

How do I know if I get $5 in Instant Cash?

To see if you get Instant Cash, look for a Special Offer voucher attached to the bottom of your Pick 3 or Pick 4 ticket.

What are the odds of getting Instant Cash?

Instant Cash prizes will be distributed in a random manner to those buying a single Pick 3 or Pick 4 ticket or higher at a retail location between March 10 and March 23 while supplies last. Up to 1.2 million Instant Cash vouchers will be distributed. The overall odds of getting Instant Cash during the promotion are at least 1 in 18.

How long do I have to claim my Instant Cash on my Special Offer voucher?

You have 180 days from the date the Special Offer voucher is printed to redeem it for $5 in Instant Cash.

Can I get Instant Cash if I buy a $.50 Pick 3 or Pick 4 ticket?

No. To get a chance to get Instant Cash, your purchase of a single Pick 3 or Pick 4 ticket must be $1 or higher. A $.50 base Pick 3 or Pick 4 ticket with the Fireball add-on costs $1 so that Pick 3 or Pick 4 purchase would qualify for the promotion.

What happens to my Pick 3 or Pick 4 ticket if I get $5 in Instant Cash?

Keep your Pick 3 or Pick 4 ticket. You will need that ticket to claim your prize if you win in your Pick 3 or Pick 4 drawing. You use the attached voucher with your Special Offer message and barcode to get your $5 in Instant Cash.

Instant Cash Vouchers

What do I do with the Special Offer voucher?

Detach the voucher along the dotted line that has the scissor icon. Then take the voucher to a clerk at any lottery retail location. The clerk will scan the barcode on the voucher and pay you the $5 in Instant Cash.

If I buy a $5 Pick 3 or Pick 4 ticket with a single purchase, will I get five chances to get Instant Cash?

No. You only get one chance to receive an Instant Cash Special Offer voucher with the purchase of any single Pick 3 or Pick 4 ticket $1 or higher.

I usually buy tickets on lottery vending machines. Can I redeem my Instant Cash voucher on a vending machine too?

No. While a qualified purchase can produce an Instant Cash Special Offer voucher from a vending machine, you cannot redeem your voucher on a vending machine. Take your voucher to a clerk at a lottery retail location and they can scan the barcode and pay you $5 in Instant Cash.

I received an Instant Cash voucher but the retail lottery store would not cash it. What do I do?

If the barcode on your voucher has not been scanned, you can take the voucher to another lottery retail location. If the barcode on your voucher was scanned, you must get your $5 in Instant Cash from that store where it was scanned. For assistance, call Customer Service at 877-962-7529 or email playerinfo@lotterync.net.

For more information, see official terms of the “Pick 3 and Pick 4 Instant Cash” Promotion. Any question arising from the FAQs is subject to the terms of the promotion.