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How to Play Pick 3 Plus

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  1. Choose 3 numbers from 0 to 9 or ask for a “Quick Pick” to let the machine pick random numbers for you.
  2. Select your play type:
    • Straight
    • Box
    • Straight/Box
    • Combo
    • Front Pair
    • Back Pair
  3. Choose a Draw Time:
    • DAY
    • EVE
    • DAY & EVE

How to Win

Three numbers, each from a range of 0 to 9, will be drawn. Depending on the play type selected, you win the prize indicated by matching the numbers drawn, as shown in the following prize chart:

Example

Play Type Cost per
Play
Your #s Numbers Drawn Prize* Approx. Odds 1 in
Straight (Exact order) $1 123 123 $500 1,000
3-Way Box
(2 like numbers)

(Any order)
$1 112 112, 121, 211 $160 333
6-Way Box
(3 different numbers)

(Any order)
$1 123 123, 132, 213, 231, 312, 321 $80 167
3-Way Straight/Box
(2 like numbers)

(Exact or Any order)
$1 112 112 (STR) $330 333
121, 211 (BOX) $80
6-Way Straight/Box
(3 different numbers)

(Exact or Any order)
$1 123 123 (STR) $290 167
132, 213, 231, 312, 321 (BOX) $40
3-Way Combo
(2 like numbers)
(Any order)
$3 112 112, 121, 211 $500 333
6-Way Combo
(3 different numbers)
(Any order)
$6 123 123, 132, 213, 231, 312, 321 $500 167
Add-On Plays**
Front Pair

$1 123 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129 $50 100
Back Pair

$1 123 023, 123, 223, 323, 423, 523, 623, 723, 823, 923 $50 100

 

* ALL PRIZES ARE SUBJECT TO PARI-MUTUEL PAYOUTS. ACTUAL PRIZE WON MAY BE LESS THAN THE AMOUNTS SHOWN.
If prizes won in a drawing exceed the maximum amount set by the New Mexico Lottery Authority (NMLA), then that maximum amount will be divided and paid equally among the number of winning plays.

For draws dated June 27, 2021, to present, each prize tier has a maximum payout amount of $125,000. If prizes won for a prize tier exceed that amount, then that amount will be divided and paid equally among the winning plays for that prize tier.


**Front Pair and/or Back Pair can be played on their own or added on to another Play Type for an additional $1 each. If played on their own, Front Pair or Back Pair plays may show an asterisk in place of one of the numbers on the ticket.

Advance Play

You can select specific drawing days to play (except for the current drawing) with “Advance Play.” Just ask the clerk or mark your play slip.

Play Up to 14 Drawings with Multi Draw

Whether you play your favorite numbers or choose Quick Picks, you can play up to 14 advance drawings in a row. Simply mark the appropriate box next to MULTI DRAW on your play slip or ask the clerk for a Multi-Draw ticket.