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North Carolina Lottery

How to play, draw times, and the real odds for North Carolina's daily-number games — plus live results and analytics on DueDigits.

Daily-number games

North Carolina runs Pick 3 (Pick 3) and Pick 4 (Pick 4). Each is a digit game — you pick the digits and the lottery draws the same number of digits, each from 0–9, every session. Tap a game to see its full results history and pattern analytics on DueDigits.

Draw times are shown in U.S. Central time. Sales typically close shortly before each draw — check with the official North Carolina Lottery for exact cutoffs.

National & multi-state jackpot games

Beyond its own daily-number games, North Carolina also sells Powerball, Mega Millions and Millionaire for Life. Tap a game for live results, jackpot history, hot & cold numbers, and Smart Picks on DueDigits.

Jackpot-game availability can change — confirm with the official North Carolina Lottery. DueDigits is an analytics site and does not sell tickets.

How to play: straight vs. box

Your stake wins differently depending on the play type. A straight bet must match the draw in exact order and pays the most. A box bet wins on any arrangement of your digits and pays less. A straight/box split covers both. For a full walkthrough, see How Pick 3, Pick 4 & Pick 5 Work and the number-patterns guide.

The odds in North Carolina

Because every result is equally likely, the straight odds for each game are fixed:

  • Pick 3 (Pick 3)1 in 1,000 straight.
  • Pick 4 (Pick 4)1 in 10,000 straight.

Box plays have better odds but smaller payouts, and no past results change a future draw. See Lottery Odds Explained for the full math and what “due” really means.

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Play responsibly

You must be of legal age to play in North Carolina. Daily-number games are entertainment, not a way to make money — set a budget and never chase losses. If gambling stops being fun, help is free and confidential at 1-800-GAMBLER. See our responsible-play guide. DueDigits is an informational and analytics site and does not sell tickets.

Frequently asked questions

What daily-number games does North Carolina offer?

North Carolina runs Pick 3 (Pick 3) and Pick 4 (Pick 4). You can browse live results and due-digit analytics for each on DueDigits.

What time are the North Carolina lottery drawings?

All times are U.S. Central. Pick 3 is drawn 2 times daily — Midday (14:00 CT), Evening (22:22 CT); Pick 4 is drawn 2 times daily — Midday (14:00 CT), Evening (22:22 CT).

What are the odds of winning the North Carolina daily-number games?

Pick 3 (Pick 3) is 1 in 1,000, Pick 4 (Pick 4) is 1 in 10,000 for a straight bet. Box bets have better odds but smaller payouts, and every draw is independent — past results never change a future draw.

What jackpot games can I play in North Carolina?

North Carolina also sells Powerball, Mega Millions and Millionaire for Life. DueDigits tracks live results, jackpot history, hot & cold numbers, and Smart Picks for each.