| Play Type | Prize Amount | Prize Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box (3-way) | $160 | 1 in 333 |
| Straight + Box (3-way) - Straight match | $330 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Straight + Box (3-way) - Box match | $80 | 1 in 333 |
| Front or Back Pair (exact order) | $25 | 1 in 100 |
| Sum: 1 | $168 | 1 in 333 |
| Exact | $5,000 | |
| Box (24-way) | $200 | 1 in 417 |
| Straight + Box (24-way) - Straight match | $2,600 | 1 in 10,000 |
| Straight + Box (24-way) - Box match | $100 | 1 in 417 |
| Front or Back Pair (exact order) | $25 | 1 in 100 |
| Sum: 12 | $12 | 1 in 24 |
Latest stats and patterns for the last 30 game draws
Past 30 draws number frequency & rank
| # | Rank | Hit |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 7 | 8 |
| 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | 10 | 7 |
| 5 | 8 | 8 |
| 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 7 | 9 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 | 6 | 8 |
FAQ
Draws occur every day: the daytime draw is at 3:00 p.m. and the night draw is at 11:22 p.m.
Pick three numbers between 0 and 9. Choose a wager, draw time, and play type. You can add the Sum + It + Up option for a chance at more prizes. After the draw, check if you’ve won.
In Sum + It + Up, you can win a prize regardless of whether you match the numbers in the main draw. To win, the sum of your numbers must equal the sum of the numbers drawn.
You can win $500 with an Exact or Combo play type, and $500 in Sum + It + Up if the sum of the three numbers adds up to a total of either 0 or 27.
The lowest prize in the main draw is $5 and is available in a 1-OFF play type when two digits are off. In Sum + It + Up, for a $0.50 wager, if your sum is 12, 13, 14, or 15 and it matches the sum of the numbers drawn, you win $3.
Pick 3 has seven available play types, with a total of 14 ways of winning.
Which play type has the best odds?
Draw times, payouts, prizes and more
| Game | Ticket Cutoff | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 Evening | 10:59 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Breakdown of your favorite lottery games
| Game | Number of Balls | Number Range | Game Type | Prize Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 Evening | 3 | 0-9 | Daily | Fixed |
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