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The Pick

By Judy Hedding, About.com

Arizona Lottery

Arizona Lottery Pick Ticket

© Judy Hedding

The Pick is the online Arizona Lottery. In this case, online doesn't mean it is on the Internet. It means that numbers are selected on a machine, as opposed to scratching a ticket.

When is The Pick played?

Drawings are held each Wednesday and Saturday night.

How much can I win in the game?

The minimum jackpot for each drawing of The Pick is $1 million.

How do I select my numbers for The Pick?

  • Let the computer select the numbers randomly. This is called a Quick Pick.
  • Fill out a selection slip at a participating retailer and choose your own six numbers, 1 through 44.
  • You can play the same numbers (or Quick Picks) up to 10 consecutive drawing dates on the same ticket. Just tell the retailer at the time of purchase or mark the appropriate box on your selection slip.

How do I know if I've won The Pick game?

There are five ways to win The Pick:
  • match 6 of 6 wins the jackpot
  • match 5 of 6 wins $2,000
  • match 4 of 6 wins $50
  • match 3 of 6 wins $3

What is EXTRA?

That's an add-on game that lets you win instantly when you purchase a ticket. All EXTRA! numbers are automatically selected by the computer. All you have to do is check the EXTRA! box on the selection slip or tell the retailer you want to purchase the EXTRA! option. You may choose either the $1 or $2 EXTRA! option. Prizes vary based on the purchase price.

What are my payout options if I win The Pick jackpot?

You have 60 days to decide whether you'd like a 30-year annuity or a lump-sum cash payment of approximately half the amount of the announced jackpot.

How do I find out what the winning numbers were for The Pick?

  • Channel 15 broadcasts the winning numbers at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday nights
  • By phone at 480-829-PICK
  • In outlying areas, call 1-800-499-3798
  • Visit a participating Arizona Lottery retailer for the winning numbers
  • Visit the Arizona Lottery web site the following day

Read about the other Arizona Lottery games:

Powerball

Pick 5

Pick 3 and Scratchers

Complete rules of all games are available from the Arizona Lottery. The details and rules mentioned herein are subject to change without notice.

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