Match 6 Lotto is Pennsylvania’s nightly lotto game, built for players who like many chances on one ticket. For $2, a ticket gives you three lines of six numbers — plus a combined play across all 18 — so you can win up to four times per play. The game draws every evening at 6:59 p.m. ET with a starting jackpot of $500,000 that keeps growing until someone matches all six numbers. Below you’ll find how Match 6 works, every prize tier with its odds, the drawing schedule, and answers to the most common questions.
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How to Play
For $2 per play, pick six numbers from 1 to 49 — or let the terminal choose with a Quick Pick. You only choose your first line of six numbers: the terminal randomly selects two more sets of six numbers, giving you three lines (18 numbers total) on every ticket. You can enter up to 26 consecutive nightly drawings in advance, and online subscriptions are available. What makes Match 6 unusual is that you can win up to four times on a single ticket: the three horizontal lines count as base play, and your 18 numbers are combined into a second game. If more than one ticket hits the jackpot, it is split equally. All prizes, including the jackpot, are paid as one-time lump-sum cash payments. Fans of nightly draw games may also want to see our Millionaire for Life results.
Prizes and Odds
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 (base play) | Jackpot (starts at $500,000) | 1 in 4,661,272 |
| 5 of 6 (base play) | $1,000 | 1 in 18,067 |
| 4 of 6 (base play) | $20 | 1 in 344.47 |
| 3 of 6 (base play) | $2 | 1 in 19.22 |
| 10+ of 18 (combined play) | $2,500 | 1 in 597,303 |
| 9 of 18 (combined play) | $1,000 | 1 in 45,267 |
| 8 of 18 (combined play) | $50 | 1 in 4,440 |
| 7 of 18 (combined play) | $25 | 1 in 590.91 |
| 6 of 18 (combined play) | $10 | 1 in 106.74 |
| 5 of 18 (combined play) | $5 | 1 in 26.37 |
| 4 of 18 (combined play) | $2 | 1 in 9.07 |
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 5.90. All combined-play prizes are set prizes. Match 6 pays every prize as a one-time lump sum — see our annuity vs. lump sum explainer for how this compares with annuitised jackpots.
Drawing Schedule
Match 6 Lotto drawings are held every evening, seven days a week, at 6:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Ticket sales close at 6:57 p.m., so buy before the cutoff to be in that night’s drawing. You can watch the live drawing on participating Pennsylvania TV stations or stream it at palottery.com, where winning numbers are also posted after each draw. Prizes expire one year from the drawing date. After each drawing, run your ticket through our lottery ticket checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the Pennsylvania Match 6 Lotto drawing?
The Match 6 Lotto drawing is held every evening at 6:59 p.m. Eastern Time, seven days a week. Ticket sales close at 6:57 p.m., and the drawing can be watched on TV or streamed at palottery.com.
How much does a Match 6 Lotto ticket cost?
A Match 6 Lotto ticket costs $2 per play. Each play gives you three lines of six numbers — you pick the first six numbers (1–49) and the terminal randomly Quick Picks the other two lines, for 18 numbers total.
What are the odds of winning the Match 6 Lotto jackpot?
The odds of winning the Match 6 Lotto jackpot are 1 in 4,661,272. The overall odds of winning any prize across all 11 tiers are 1 in 5.90.
What is the starting Match 6 Lotto jackpot?
The Match 6 Lotto jackpot starts at $500,000 and grows with each drawing until someone matches all six numbers on a line. If more than one ticket wins the jackpot, the prize is split equally, paid as a one-time lump sum.
How long do I have to claim a Match 6 Lotto prize?
Match 6 Lotto prizes can be collected up to one year from the drawing date. Retailers can pay valid prizes up to $2,500 per ticket; prizes of $600.01 or more require a completed claim form.