How to Use the Number Generator
Generating picks takes less than a minute. Follow the steps below, then refer to the game format guide at the bottom for notes specific to each type of PA Lottery draw game.
Choose a game from the homepage
Scroll down to the game grid on the homepage and click or tap the card for the game you want to play. Each card shows the game name and its pick format at a glance. All eleven PA Lottery draw games are available: Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, Cash 5, Match 6 Lotto, Treasure Hunt, Cash Pop, Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5.
Set the number of rows
A panel opens showing the selected game. Use the row selector to choose how many independent sets of numbers you want, from 1 up to 25 rows per generation. Each row represents one complete play entry, so if you want to cover three tickets, select three rows.
Generate your numbers
Tap the Generate button. Your picks appear immediately as lottery balls (for jackpot and daily draw games) or digit sequences (for Pick games). The generator always uses the correct number ranges for the selected game, so every result is a valid play entry. If you want different numbers, just generate again; each generation starts from a completely new random seed.
Copy or download your picks
Use the Copy button to send all rows to your clipboard as plain text, or use Download to save them as a text file. Either option gives you a clean, easy-to-read list you can reference at the store or keep on your phone until you are ready to play.
Take your picks to a licensed PA Lottery retailer
Bring your picks to any Pennsylvania Lottery retailer and ask the clerk to enter them as a manual selection rather than a quick pick. Confirm every number is entered correctly on your ticket before paying. Always check the current draw cut-off time, draw date, and ticket price before your purchase; these details vary by game and can change.
Game Format Reference
Powerball, Mega Millions & Cash4Life
These games use two separate pools: a main set of numbers and one special ball drawn from its own smaller pool. Powerball picks 5 numbers from 1–69 plus a Powerball from 1–26. Mega Millions picks 5 numbers from 1–70 plus a Mega Ball from 1–25. Cash4Life picks 5 numbers from 1–60 plus a Cash Ball from 1–4.
The generator shows main numbers as white balls and the special ball as a green ball so they are easy to tell apart. When entering picks at a retailer, give the clerk both sets separately: the five main numbers first, then the special ball, or fill in the corresponding sections on a play slip.
Cash 5, Match 6 Lotto, Treasure Hunt & Cash Pop
These are Pennsylvania-only games with their own number pools and frequent draw schedules. Cash 5 picks 5 numbers from 1–43 with a nightly jackpot that rolls over until it is won. Match 6 Lotto picks 6 numbers from 1–49 and draws three times a week. Treasure Huntpicks 5 numbers from 1–30 with multiple daily draws. Cash Pop is a single-number game, just pick one number from 1–15, and runs several draws throughout the day.
Because these games draw frequently, sales cut-off times can be only minutes before each draw. Always confirm the next draw time and cut-off at the retailer or on the official PA Lottery website before purchasing.
Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4 & Pick 5
Pick games work differently from ball-draw games. Instead of choosing distinct numbers from a numbered pool, you choose individual digits (0 through 9) for each position. A Pick 3 entry is three independent digits, such as 4-0-4, not three numbers from a range. Because each position is drawn independently, the same digit can appear more than once in a single row, which is correct and expected behavior.
The generator displays Pick results as digit sequences. When you take your picks to a retailer, you will also choose a play type: Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Combo, or Front/Back Pair, which affects how you can win and what prize amounts are available. The generator provides only the digit selections; choose your play type at the counter based on your preference.
Pick games draw multiple times daily, making them one of the most flexible options for PA Lottery players who enjoy frequent participation on a small budget.