Arizona Lottery quick draw is an exciting lottery game offered by the Arizona Lottery. Players can win cash prizes by matching numbers drawn in twice daily drawings. Here are some quick answers to common questions about Arizona Lottery quick draw:
How do you play Arizona Lottery quick draw?
To play quick draw, players purchase a $1 quick draw ticket from an authorized Arizona Lottery retailer. This ticket has a set of 5 numbers between 1 and 37 that are randomly selected by the lottery terminal.
Players can also select their own numbers by manually filling out a quick draw play slip. Tickets can be purchased for the next available drawing or for multiple future drawings.
When do quick draw drawings take place?
Quick draw drawings are held twice a day, every day of the week. The mid-day draw takes place at 1:59 PM Arizona time. The evening draw is held at 7:59 PM Arizona time.
How often are quick draw numbers drawn?
For each quick draw drawing, 5 winning numbers are drawn from 1 to 37. So in total, 10 sets of winning numbers are drawn each day.
What are the quick draw prizes?
Quick draw offers fixed cash prizes for matching different amounts of numbers. The prizes are:
- Match 5 numbers – $50,000
- Match 4 numbers – $500
- Match 3 numbers – $20
- Match 2 numbers – $2
- Match 1 number – $1
What are the odds of winning a quick draw prize?
The odds of winning a prize in quick draw are:
| Prize | Odds (1 in) |
|---|---|
| Match 5 | 569,078 |
| Match 4 | 5,245 |
| Match 3 | 206 |
| Match 2 | 19 |
| Match 1 | 4 |
Where does quick draw funding go?
After prize payouts and expenses, all Arizona Lottery game proceeds go to support vital state programs and projects. Quick draw helps fund priorities like:
- Environmental conservation
- Health and human services
- Education
- Economic development
Since 1981, the Arizona Lottery has generated over $4 billion in critical funding for the state.
Can you buy quick draw tickets online?
No, Arizona Lottery quick draw tickets must be purchased in-person at authorized retailers. The Lottery does not currently offer online sales or purchasing. Players must visit retailers to buy tickets before draw deadlines.
Where can you buy quick draw tickets?
Quick draw tickets can be purchased at over 3,000 retailers across Arizona. Common retailer locations include:
- Gas stations
- Convenience stores
- Grocery stores
- Liquor stores
- Bars/restaurants
Players can use the Arizona Lottery retailer finder online to locate the nearest retailer selling quick draw tickets.
Can you buy quick draw tickets in other states?
No, Arizona Lottery quick draw tickets can only be purchased within the state of Arizona. The game is exclusive to the Arizona Lottery and not played in any other state lotteries.
How old do you have to be to play quick draw?
You must be 21 years or older to purchase Arizona Lottery tickets, including quick draw. Players will be asked to show valid ID to verify their age when buying tickets.
Do quick draw tickets expire?
Yes, quick draw tickets expire 180 days after the draw date printed on the ticket. Tickets are only valid for the specific drawing they were purchased for.
Any winning quick draw tickets must be redeemed within 180 days of that drawing or they become void and prizes cannot be claimed.
How do you claim a quick draw prize?
To claim quick draw prizes:
- Sign the back of the winning ticket
- Complete a claim form (available at all Lottery retailers)
- Provide valid photo ID
- Submit the ticket, claim form, and ID at any Arizona Lottery office or by mail
Prizes up to $100,000 can be claimed at retailers. Larger prizes must be claimed at a Lottery office.
Can you remain anonymous if you win?
Arizona lottery winners cannot remain anonymous. The Arizona Lottery is required to release the winner’s name and city of residence for any prizes over $600.
What are the tax implications?
Arizona state tax of 5% is automatically withheld from quick draw prizes over $5,000. Winners are responsible for any additional federal and state taxes depending on their specific situation.
Can quick draw have multiple winners?
Yes, it’s possible for multiple players to match all 5 winning quick draw numbers and share the $50,000 top prize. If there are multiple top prize winners, the $50,000 prize pool is evenly divided among them.
What happens if there is no top prize winner?
If no player matches all 5 numbers, the $50,000 top prize rolls over to the next drawing and keeps increasing. This jackpot roll over helps create enormous prizes.
In April 2017, the Arizona Lottery saw its biggest ever quick draw jackpot of $550,000 shared by 11 winning tickets! The massive prize was the result of 29 consecutive rollovers.
What is the biggest quick draw jackpot ever won?
The largest single quick draw jackpot was $270,000, won by an El Mirage resident in May 2014. The winner matched all 5 numbers in a drawing with a rolled jackpot of $250,000 plus a $20,000 kicker from a promotion.
However, the biggest total jackpot was the $550,000 rolled prize split in April 2017 mentioned above.
When did quick draw start in Arizona?
Arizona Lottery’s quick draw game first launched in March 1995. It was the third draw game added to the lottery after Pick 3 (1981 launch) and Fantasy 5 (1994 launch).
Quick draw was initially called Cash 5 when it debuted. The name was changed to quick draw in 2008 to better match the quick, dynamic nature of the game.
Is quick draw available every day?
Yes, quick draw drawings are held twice a day, 365 days a year. Tickets can be purchased every day of the week for morning and evening drawings.
The Arizona Lottery only closes quick draw on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday when retailers are generally closed statewide.
Can you play quick draw if you live outside Arizona?
Unfortunately quick draw is exclusive to Arizona and tickets cannot be purchased outside state borders. Non-residents would need to visit Arizona to buy tickets and play.
Are quick draw drawings televised?
No, Arizona Lottery quick draw drawings are not televised and there is no live broadcast. However, draw results are available shortly after on the Arizona Lottery website and mobile app.
How are quick draw numbers selected?
For each quick draw drawing, 5 winning numbers are selected using certified mechanical drawing machines. The lottery drawing machines and ball sets are inspected regularly to ensure complete randomness.
Who oversees the quick draw drawings?
Quick draw drawings are conducted under elaborate security protocols and stringent oversight:
- Independent auditors witness each drawing
- Drawings are recorded and monitored by surveillance cameras
- Lottery security and law enforcement oversee all aspects of drawings
This ensures each quick draw drawing is fair and complies with all legal requirements.
Can quick draw numbers be picked manually?
No, all quick draw winning numbers are randomly computer-generated. Players cannot pick specific numbers to play, as draws rely fully on chance.
The automated mechanical drawing system prevents any tampering and ensures number selection is truly random.
What happens if a drawing is compromised?
In the extremely unlikely event a quick draw drawing is compromised or experiences technical issues, the Arizona Lottery has procedures to void the draw and make things right:
- The draw would immediately be declared null and void
- A new draw time would be announced and new winning numbers selected
- Tickets for the voided draw would remain valid for the replacement draw
However, this remote situation has never occurred in the history of Arizona Lottery quick draw.
Can retailers or employees play quick draw?
Yes, Arizona Lottery retailers and employees are permitted to legally purchase quick draw tickets and claim prizes. They are subject to some restrictions such as:
- Employees cannot purchase tickets at their own work locations
- Employees and retailers cannot purchase tickets during working hours
- Retailers cannot pay for tickets with store funds
These rules ensure fair play and mitigate risks.
How many quick draw numbers can you play at once?
Players can choose to play between 1 to 5 quick draw numbers on each $1 ticket. Every possible number combination from 1 to 37 is eligible.
Playing multiple number combinations costs extra – for example, playing 3 different sets of 5 numbers would require purchasing 3 separate $1 tickets.
Can you play quick draw in a group or pool?
Yes, groups of players such as coworkers, friends, or families can pool their money to purchase more quick draw tickets and increase their chance of winning.
However, a designated group leader should purchase tickets and claim any prizes on behalf of the group. Winners must be identified as individual persons.
Are there tricks to winning quick draw?
There are no secret tricks, systems, or strategies to winning quick draw. All numbers have an equal probability of being selected in each drawing. Wins are based purely on random number selection.
Some players use superstitions or lucky numbers, but random number statistics shows this does not actually improve odds.
What is the best way to play quick draw?
The only way to potentially improve your quick draw odds is to buy more tickets. Players who spend more and buy extra tickets have more number combinations in play for each draw, increasing their overall chances.
But ultimately, quick draw outcomes are always random – no strategy can guarantee wins.
Can you improve your chances by playing more often?
Playing more often by purchasing tickets for every drawing technically increases your lifetime chances of winning. However, it does not actually improve the odds for each individual ticket.
Each quick draw ticket still has fixed odds based on the number of possibilities. More frequent play results in more total chances but not greater odds on specific tickets.
Where can you learn more about Arizona Lottery quick draw?
The Arizona Lottery website AZLottery.com has complete quick draw details, including:
- Current jackpot amount
- Winning number history
- Ticket purchasing locations
- Official game rules
- Frequently asked questions
Players can also call the Arizona Lottery hotline at 1-800-325-5001 for quick draw assistance.
Conclusion
Arizona Lottery’s quick draw is a fun, fast-paced lottery game with chances to win instantly. Twice daily drawings offer excitement and the possibility of taking home huge jackpot cash prizes. Quick draw is easy to play – just pick numbers and match the random draws. With fixed payouts and millions in annual prizes, quick draw gives Arizona lottery players big winning opportunities every day.