Pick 3 – Winning Numbers & Results in North Carolina

Choose your 3 numbers between 0 to 9 and Fireball between 1 to 9, purchase a ticket, and check results after the draw takes place.

Your chances depend on how many numbers you need to match and the total number pool the game draws from.

Games with smaller number ranges and fewer balls drawn have better overall odds, while games with large pools and bonus balls — like multi-state lotteries — offer much larger jackpots but lower probability of winning the top prize. Every ticket has the same odds regardless of which numbers you choose, since draws are fully random. Check the official Pick 3 prize table for a full breakdown of odds per tier.

All winning numbers and past results are available on the Pick 3 draw history page.

The page is updated after every draw with the official winning numbers, jackpot size, and prize tier breakdown. Results are pulled directly from official lottery operator sources to ensure accuracy. If you want just the most recent draw, visit the last result page which always shows the latest numbers.

Analyzing patterns can guide your number choices, but no method eliminates the randomness that is fundamental to how lotteries work.

Frequency analysis, odd/even distributions, and sum ranges are all tools to study the historical behavior of a game. Some players use these patterns to build a selection strategy they feel confident about. However, lottery draws use certified random processes — mechanical ball machines or verified random number generators — which means every combination always has the same probability of being drawn. Statistics inform, they do not predict. Use them as a way to engage more deeply with the game, not as a system to beat it.

3 balls drawn between 1 and 9.

Fireball:

additional number between 1 and 9.

Mechanical Lottery Ball Machine.

• Pick 3 is North Carolina's Lottery Game

Pick 3 holds regular draws, and the upcoming drawing will take place on May 30, 2026 7:00 PM (GMT-0).

Players can check results shortly after the draw and review past outcomes in the draw history section.

Pick 3 currently offers an estimated jackpot of $500 for the upcoming draw.

Jackpots grow over time when no player matches all winning numbers, creating larger prize pools.

Yes — North Carolina imposes state income tax of up to 5.25% on lottery prizes.

Federal withholding of 24% applies to winnings over $5,000 on top of that. Your actual total tax rate depends on your overall income bracket.

Winners have 180 days from the date of the draw to submit a valid prize claim in North Carolina.

Sign and store your Pick 3 ticket securely. Claims submitted after the deadline are forfeited, regardless of the prize amount.

Pick 3 holds regular draws on Midday: Every day except Sunday at 12:59 pm Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) Evening: Every day at 6:59 pm Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) . Results are typically available within minutes of each draw closing.

The next scheduled draw is May 30, 2026 7:00 PM (GMT-0).

Winning the Pick 3 jackpot requires matching all numbers, with odds of 1 in 1,000.

Smaller prizes are significantly easier to win:
Box (3-way): 1 in 333
Box (6-way): 1 in 167
Straight + Box (3-way) - Straight match: 1 in 1,000
Straight + Box (3-way) - Box match: 1 in 333
Straight + Box (6-way) - Straight match: 1 in 1,000
Straight + Box (6-way) - Box match: 1 in 167
Pair: 1 in 100