How to Play Pick 3
- Choose 3 numbers from 0 to 9 or ask for a “Quick Pick” to let the machine pick random numbers for you.
- Select your play type:
- Straight (exact order)
- Box (any order)
- STR/BOX (split between exact and any order)
Tickets cost $1 per play per drawing.
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 | Your #s | Numbers Drawn | Prize | Approx. Odds 1 in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight (exact order) | 123 | 123 | $500 | 1,000 |
| Box (any order) If your numbers consist of 2 of the same number. |
112 | 112, 121, 211 | $160 | 333.33 |
| Box (any order) If your numbers consist of 3 different numbers. |
123 | 123, 132, 213, 231, 312, 321 | $80 | 166.67 |
| Straight/Box (exact or any order)* If your numbers consist of 2 of the same number. |
112 | 112 | (STR) $330** | 333.33 |
| 112 | 121, 211 | (BOX) $80 | ||
| Straight/Box (exact or any order)* If your numbers consist of 3 different numbers. |
123 | 123 | (STR) $290** | 166.67 |
| 123 | 132, 213, 231, 312, 321 | (BOX) $40 |
* The holder of a winning ticket may win only one prize per play, in connection with the winning numbers drawn, and shall be entitled only to the prize won by those numbers in the highest matching prize category.
** Straight/Box prize includes half of prize for Straight win ($250) plus half of prize for Box win ($80 or $40 depending on numbers selected).
Win $5 With “Match Front/Match Back”
If a player does not win on the original Pick 3 play, a prize of $5 can be won by matching the first two (Front) or last two (Back) numbers in exact order as indicated below.
Example
| Match | Your #s | Numbers Drawn | Prize | Approx. Odds 1 in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Front Pair  |
123 | 120, 121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129 | $5 | 56 |
Back Pair  |
023, 223, 323, 423, 523, 623, 723, 823, 923 |
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 ($1 per play per drawing).
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 ($1 per play per drawing).