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Prize and Odds
Match | Prize | Tuesday Prize | Odds |
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2 Red + 2 White | $22,000 Top Prize | $44,000 Top Prize | 1 in 105,625 |
2 Red + 1 White | $100 | $200 | 1 in 2,200.5 |
1 Red + 2 White | $100 | $200 | 1 in 2,200.5 |
2 Red | $3 | $6 | 1 in 382.7 |
2 White | $3 | $6 | 1 in 382.7 |
1 Red + 1 White | $3 | $6 | 1 in 45.8 |
1 Red | Free Ticket | 2 Free Tickets | 1 in 8 |
1 White | Free Ticket | 2 Free Tickets | 1 in 8 |
Overall odds of winning a prize in 2by2 are 1 in 3.59.
Schedule
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
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Draw Time | 9:30 p.m. CT | 9:30 p.m. CT | 9:30 p.m. CT | 9:30 p.m. CT | 9:30 p.m. CT | 9:30 p.m. CT | 9:30 p.m. CT |
Sales Stop | Varies by jurisdiction |
Things to Know
- The 2by2 game originated in Kansas and Nebraska in 2002. North Dakota joined in 2006.
- Not to be confused with the Arizona-only game, also known as 2by2, that ran between 2009 and 2014.
- All the prizes double on Tuesdays but only for those with multi-draw tickets for seven consecutive draws.
- There is a limit of 10 top prize winners per day. If there are more than 10 winners, the top prize will be awarded on a pari-mutuel basis.
- Players win Quick Pick plays by matching one red or one white ball.
How to Play
- Pick two red numbers from 1 to 26.
- Pick two white numbers from 1 to 26.
- Check if you’ve won.
Ticket Cost
- $1 per play.
Advanced Draws
This table shows the maximum number of advanced draw purchases permitted in each participating state for 2by2.
State | Advanced Draws |
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Kansas | up to 28 |
Nebraska | up to 28 |
North Dakota | up to 42 |
History
The 2by2 game was launched by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) in Kansas and Nebraska in 2002, with North Dakota joining in 2006. The game is played seven nights a week, Monday through Sunday, and is conducted by the MUSL.
- June 2002
- 2by2 was launched as a new MUSL game in Kansas and Nebraska.
- February 2006
- North Dakota joined the game.
- February 2018
- Top prize increased from $20,000 to $22,000.
- The 2by2 Tuesday feature was added.
FAQs
When are 2by2 draws held?
Draws are held every day at 9:30 p.m. CT.
Where are the draws held?
2by2 draws are held in Des Moines, Iowa.
How do I play the game?
Pick two red numbers and two white numbers from 1 to 26.
What is the 2by2 Tuesday feature?
If you buy a ticket for at least seven consecutive draws, any prizes won on a Tuesday will double.
In which states can I play 2by2?
You can play 2by2 in Kansas, Nebraska, and North Dakota.
How many prize categories does 2by2 have?
There are a total of eight prize categories.
What is the top prize?
The top prize you can win in 2by2 is $44,000.
What’s the smallest prize?
If you match just one ball, you win a free ticket.
What are the odds of winning the top prize?
You have a 1 in 105,625 chance of winning the top prize.
What are the odds of winning any prize?
You have a 1 in 3.59 chance of winning any prize.
Do you have more 2by2 questions? Contact us, we’d love to help you out.