Quick answer: New Jersey Pick-6 is drawn Monday and Thursday at 10:57 PM ET — two nights a week, six numbers from 1 to 49, jackpot rolling into the millions. Jersey Cash 5 is drawn every night at 10:57 PM ET — five numbers from 1 to 45, with a rolling top prize that usually sits between $100,000 and a few hundred thousand dollars.
NJ Pick-6 drawing days and times
Pick-6 draws twice a week: Monday and Thursday, both at 10:57 PM Eastern. If you are used to the old schedule, note that this is a two-night game — not three, and not daily.
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | Jackpot (rolls; recently around $6 million) |
| 5 of 6 | $1,500 |
| 4 of 6 | $30 |
| 3 of 6 | $2 |
Pick-6 Double Play
For an extra $1, Double Play enters your same six numbers into a second drawing on the same night, with its own fixed prize chart topping out at $250,000 for all six:
| Double Play match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | $250,000 |
| 5 of 6 | $2,500 |
| 4 of 6 | $50 |
| 3 of 6 | $3 |
Double Play pays better than the main game at every tier except the jackpot — which is the trade it is offering you. Pick-6 results.
How to play Jersey Cash 5
- Pick five numbers from 1 to 45, or take a Quick Pick.
- Pay $2 per play.
- Drawings are nightly at 10:57 PM Eastern, seven days a week.
- Match all five for the rolling top prize — recently around $160,000, and shared if more than one ticket hits.
What is the Bullseye?
Jersey Cash 5 draws an extra Bullseye number alongside the five winning numbers, and matching it upgrades your prize. The effect is substantial in the middle tiers:
| Match | Without Bullseye | With Bullseye |
|---|---|---|
| 4 of 5 | $250 | $500 |
| 3 of 5 | $15 | $30 |
| 2 of 5 | — | $5 |
Note the bottom row: two numbers alone pay nothing, but two numbers plus the Bullseye pays $5. Jersey Cash 5 results.
Which New Jersey game should you play?
- Chasing a jackpot? Pick-6, twice a week, with a prize that rolls into seven figures.
- Want a draw every night? Jersey Cash 5, at a realistic top prize you can picture spending.
- Want the shortest odds in the state? The daily Pick-3 and Pick-4 games, drawn twice a day at 12:59 PM and 10:57 PM — see straight and box payouts explained.
New Jersey claim rules worth knowing
New Jersey gives winners one year from the draw date to claim — more generous than the 180 days common elsewhere. The state withholds 8% on large prizes for state tax, and New Jersey does allow winners to remain anonymous, a law passed in 2020. Details in our guides to anonymity by state and tax rates by state.
Quick answers
What days is NJ Pick-6 drawn?
Monday and Thursday nights at 10:57 PM Eastern.
What time is the Jersey Cash 5 drawing?
10:57 PM Eastern, every night of the week.
How much is a Jersey Cash 5 ticket?
$2 per play, which includes the Bullseye number.
How long do you have to claim a New Jersey lottery prize?
One year from the drawing date.
Bottom line
Pick-6 on Mondays and Thursdays for the jackpot; Jersey Cash 5 every night for a prize in the hundreds of thousands. Both draw at 10:57 PM ET. See all New Jersey lottery games and results.
Draw days and prize tiers verified against Lottery Atlas draw data, September 2026. Play responsibly — 1-800-GAMBLER.
