Pick 3

Washington Pick 3 is a three-digit game with draws every night at 8:00 PM PT for the chance to win up to $500, with a variety of play types and wagers to choose from. Ticket sales close before the draw at 7:45 PM and restart at 7:46 PM.

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Mega Millions
Next Estimated Jackpot:
$489 Million
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How to Play

Simply choose 3 numbers from 0 to 9 or opt for Quick Pick to have the lottery computer select your numbers at random.

Next, choose a play type and wager. The play type you choose determines how your numbers can make a winning match with the numbers drawn by the lottery. Different play types have varying prizes and odds of winning.

Love your numbers? You can play them for up to 25 drawings in a row. Pick 3 can also be played on future draws - just select Advance Play.

After the draw at 8:00 PM, check your ticket to see if you've won a prize. Depending on your play type and wager, you could win up to $500.

Play Types

Here's a rundown of the play types available, including matching the numbers drawn in exact order, any order, front pair or back pair:

  • Straight: Match all three numbers drawn in exact order
  • Box: Match all three numbers drawn in any order
  • Straight/Box: Match all three numbers in exact OR any order
  • Front Pair: Match the first two numbers drawn in exact order
  • Back Pair: Match the last two numbers drawn in exact order
  • Superbox: A straight play on all potential combinations

Prizes and Odds of Winning

Check the table below to find out all the prizes and chances of winning depending on your chosen play type:

WA Pick 3 Prizes and Odds
Play Type Bet Example Play Winning Combinations Prizes Odds
Straight
Match 3 numbers in exact order
$.50 or $1.00 537 537 $250 or $500 1 in 1,000
Box
Match 3 numbers in any order
$.50 or $1.00 537 537, 573, 357, 375, 735, 753 $40 or $80 1 in 167
3-Way Box
Match 3 numbers in any order with 2 same and 1 unique numbers
$.50 or $1.00 535 535, 553, 355 $80 or $160 1 in 333
Straight/Box
Match 3 numbers in exact or any order
$1.00 537 537, 573, 357, 375, 753, 735 Straight: $290
Box: $40
1 in 167
3-Way Straight/Box
A straight and box play with 2 same and 1 unique numbers
$1.00 535 535, 553, 355 Straight: $330
Box: $80
1 in 333
Front Pair
Match the first 2 numbers drawn in exact order
$.50 or $1.00 53X 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539 $25 or $50 1 in 100
Back Pair
Match the last 2 numbers drawn in exact order
$.50 or $1.00 X37 037, 137, 237, 337, 437, 537, 637, 737, 837, 937 $25 or $50 1 in 100
Superbox
A straight play on all potential combinations
$3.00 or $6.00 537 537, 573, 357, 375, 735, 753 $250 or $500 1 in 167
3-Way Superbox
A straight play on 3 combinations with 2 same and 1 unique numbers
$1.50 or $3.00 535 535, 553, 355 $250 or $500 1 in 333