Play 3
Play 3 gives you the opportunity to hit payouts of up to $2,500 seven days and nights per week. There's a choice of play types and wagers start at $0.50. Match all three numbers drawn to win the top prize. Add the Wild Ball option for even more ways to win.
The Day draw is held every afternoon at 1:57 PM ET and the Night draw takes place every evening at 10:29 PM ET. There is a draw break twice a day when tickets are not sold: from 1:45 PM to 2:01 PM for Day and from 10:15 PM to 10:45 PM for Night. To play the next draw, be sure to pick up your tickets before the cutoff.
How to Play
Select three numbers from 0 to 9, or opt for Quick Pick to complete your play faster - the Lottery computer will randomly generate your digits.
Choose your wager: Play 3 bets start at $0.50 and increase by $0.50 up to a maximum of $5.00 per play. Note that the amount you may wager varies by play type; see below for details.
Pick your draws - Day, Night, or both.
If you'd like to play up to seven draws in a row, select Advance Action on your play slip and choose the number of draws to enter.
To play your favorite numbers again, just ask the retailer for a Replay of your Play 3 ticket (Advance Day plays are not eligible for Replay). You'll receive a new ticket using the same numbers and bet, that will also have "R" for Replay.
Play Types
Play 3 features a range of fun play styles that determine how your numbers can make a winning match with the three numbers the Lottery draws. Here's how to win with each play type:
- Straight: Match the Lottery's three numbers in the exact order drawn
- Box: Match the Lottery's three numbers in any order
- Straight/Box: A Straight bet (exact order) and a Box bet (any order) on one ticket - win on one, or both. Straight/Box plays start at $2.00 and are available in even dollar amounts
- Pairs: Select two numbers from 0 to 9 and choose to play one of three options: Front Pair (match the first two numbers), Back Pair (match the last two numbers), or Split Pair (match the first and last numbers). To win, match the Lottery's two numbers in the exact order drawn
- Combo: All potential combinations of your three numbers on one ticket. To win, match one of the combos to the Lottery's three numbers in the exact order drawn. Combo plays are only available in $0.50 and $1.00 amounts
Wild Ball
The optional Play 3 Wild Ball add-on gives you even more ways to win. Wild Ball doubles the cost of a ticket and you'll need to add it at the time of purchase.
After every Play 3 drawing, a separate Wild Ball Number from 0 to 9 is drawn. Use the Wild Ball number to replace one of the Play 3 numbers drawn by the Lottery, giving you more chances to create a winning combination. Wild Ball doesn't change the numbers you've chosen - instead, you can substitute Wild Ball for one of the Lottery's numbers.
Here's an example. If your numbers are 123 and the Lottery draws 127 plus Wild Ball 3, you can use the Wild Ball to replace the Lottery's 7 to create the winning sequence 123!
Play 3 Prizes and Odds of Winning
The prizes available to be won in each draw range from $25 up to $2,500, depending on your wager amount and play style. Check the table below for the prize tiers and payout levels.
Please scroll down to see prizes and odds for the Combo play type and the Wild Ball add-on.
| Play Type | $0.50 | $1.00 | $1.50 | $2.00 | $2.50 | $3.00 | $3.50 | $4.00 | $4.50 | $5.00 | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT 3 digits; match in exact order; 1 way to win |
$250 | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $1,750 | $2,000 | $2,250 | $2,500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| 3-WAY BOX 3 digits, 2 the same; match in any order; 3 ways to win |
$83.50 | $167 | $250.50 | $334 | $417.50 | $501 | $584.50 | $668 | $751.50 | $835 | 1 in 333 |
| 6-WAY BOX 3 unique digits; match in any order; 6 ways to win |
$41.50 | $83 | $124.50 | $166 | $207.50 | $249 | $290.50 | $332 | $373.50 | $415 | 1 in 167 |
| 3-WAY STRAIGHT/BOX | |||||||||||
| Straight 2 same & 1 unique digit; match in exact order |
- | $333.50 | - | $667 | - | $1,000.50 | - | $1334 | - | $1667.50 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box 2 same & 1 unique digit; match in any order |
- | $83.50 | - | $167 | - | $250.50 | - | $334 | - | $417.50 | 1 in 333 |
| 6-WAY STRAIGHT/BOX | |||||||||||
| Straight 3 unique digits; match in exact order |
- | $291.50 | - | $583 | - | $874.50 | - | $1166 | - | $1457.50 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box 3 unique digits; match in any order |
- | $41.50 | - | $83 | - | $124.50 | - | $166 | - | $207.50 | 1 in 167 |
| FRONT, SPLIT, OR BACK PAIR Match 2 digits in exact order; 10 ways to win |
$25 | $50 | $75 | $100 | $125 | $150 | $175 | $200 | $225 | $250 | 1 in 100 |
Play 3 Winning Examples
The table below shows examples of how you can win on Play 3 depending on your selected numbers and play type:
| Play Type | Example Play | Example Winning Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Straight 3 digits; match in exact order; 1 way to win |
123 | 123 |
| 3-Way Box 3 digits, 2 the same; match in any order; 3 ways to win |
223 | 223, 232, 322 |
| 6-Way Box 3 unique digits; match in any order; 6 ways to win |
123 | 123, 213, 312, 132, 231, 321 |
| 3-Way Straight/Box | ||
| Straight 2 same & 1 unique digit; match in exact order |
223 | 223 |
| Box 2 same & 1 unique digit; match in any order |
223 | 223, 232, 322 |
| 6-Way Straight/Box | ||
| Straight 3 unique digits; match in exact order |
123 | 123 |
| Box 3 unique digits; match in any order |
123 | 123, 213, 312, 132, 231, 321 |
| Front, Split, or Back Pair Match 2 digits in exact order; 10 ways to win |
Front: 12X Split: 1X2 Back: X12 |
Front: 12X, X is any digit Split: 1X2, X is any digit Back: X12, X is any digit |
Play 3 Combo Prizes and Odds of Winning
Check out what you could win if you choose the Combo play type, which includes all variations of your chosen three numbers on one ticket. Payouts below are without the Wild Ball option:
| Play Type | Example Play | Example Winning Matches | Wager | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Way Combo 3 unique digits; match in any order; 6 ways to win |
123 | 123, 231, 312, 321, 213, 132 | $3.00 (6 x $0.50) $6.00 (6 x $1.00) |
$250 $500 |
1 in 1,000 |
| 3-Way Combo 2 same & 1 unique digits; match in any order; 3 ways to win |
122 | 122, 212, 221 | $1.50 (3 x $0.50) $3.00 (3 x $1.00) |
$250 $500 |
1 in 1,000 |
Play 3 With Wild Ball Prizes and Odds of Winning
The Total Wager With Wild Ball column shows the total cost of play with Wild Ball added. Wild Ball doubles the cost of a play, so therefore the base game wager is half of the amount shown below. For example, a Play 3 wager of $0.50 with Wild Ball added doubles the total wager to $1.00.
| Play Type | Total Wager with Wild Ball | Odds | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | $2 | $3 | $4 | $5 | $6 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $10 | |||
| Straight Any 3 digits; match in exact order |
$100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $600 | $700 | $800 | $900 | $1,000 | 1 in 333 | |
| 3-Way Box 3 digits, 2 same; match in any order |
$30 | $60 | $90 | $120 | $150 | $180 | $210 | $240 | $270 | $300 | 1 in 111 | |
| 6-Way Box 3 unique digits; match in any order |
$16 | $32 | $48 | $64 | $80 | $96 | $112 | $128 | $144 | $160 | 1 in 56 | |
| Straight/Box 3-Way* 3 digits, 2 same, match in exact or any order |
Exact Order | - | $130 | - | $260 | - | $390 | - | $520 | - | $650 | 1 in 333 |
| Any Order | - | $30 | - | $60 | - | $90 | - | $120 | - | $150 | 1 in 111 | |
| Straight/Box 6-Way* 3 unique digits; match in exact or any order |
Exact Order | - | $116 | - | $232 | - | $348 | - | $464 | - | $580 | 1 in 333 |
| Any Order | - | $16 | - | $32 | - | $48 | - | $64 | - | $80 | 1 in 111 | |
| Front, Split or Back Pair Any 2 digits; match in exact order |
$14 | $28 | $42 | $56 | $70 | $84 | $98 | $112 | $126 | $140 | 1 in 50 | |
| *Straight/Box: A straight bet plus a box bet in one play. $2.00 minimum wager ($0.50 Straight + $0.50 Wild Ball) + ($0.50 Box + $0.50 Wild Ball) = $2.00. Prize is higher for Straight match. | ||||||||||||
Play 3 Combo With Wild Ball Prizes and Odds of Winning
Check the table below for payouts and chances of winning on the Combo play type with the Wild Ball add-on:
| Play Type | Example Play | Example Winning Matches | Wager | Combo Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Way Combo 3 unique digits; match in any order |
123 | 123, 231, 312, 321, 213, 132 | $6.00 ($3.00 = 6 x $0.50) + ($3.00 = 6 x $0.50 Wild Ball) | $100 | 1 in 333 |
| $12.00 ($6.00 = 6 x $1.00) + ($6.00 = 6 x $1.00 Wild Ball) | $200 | ||||
| 3-Way Combo 3 digits, 2 same |
122 | 122, 212, 221 | $3.00 ($1.50 = 3 x $0.50) + ($1.50 = 3 x $0.50 Wild Ball) | $100 | 1 in 333 |
| $6.00 ($3.00 = 3 x $1.00) + ($3.00 = 3 x $1.00 Wild Ball) | $200 |