Pick 3 is a popular AZ draw game which offers lots of ways to play and win. It costs just $1 per play to win up to $500, or you can play two games for $1 and win up to $250 per game.
Drawings take place twice a day from Monday through Sunday. The Midday draw is held at 12:05 PM MT, followed by the Evening draw at 7:05 PM MT.
The table below shows the nine ways you can win with the different play types and the odds for each option. The 2Play Prize column shows the prizes you could win if you play two games for $1 - up to $250 per game. The 1Play Prize column shows the prizes you could win if you pay $1 per play, per game - up to $500.
| Play Type | Example | 2Play Prize | 1Play Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Match in exact order | ||||
| Straight | 123 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box Match in any order | ||||
| 3-Way | 112 | $80 | $160 | 1 in 333 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $40 | $80 | 1 in 167 |
| Straight/Box Match in exact OR any order | 2Play Prize | 1Play Prize | ||
| 3-Way Straight | 112 | $165 | $330 | 1 in 1,000 |
| 3-Way Box | 112 | $40 | $80 | 1 in 333 |
| 6-Way Straight | 123 | $145 | $290 | 1 in 1,000 |
| 6-Way Box | 123 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 167 |
| Pairs Match two in exact order. | ||||
| Front Pair | 12x | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Back Pair | x23 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
Decide how you’re going to play your numbers – Straight, Box, Straight/Box or Pair Play (more details below).
For each play, select a three-digit number from 000 through 999. Alternatively, you can get a Quick Pick and the numbers will be randomly generated for you.
It costs $1 to play Pick 3 in Arizona, but you have to decide whether you want to enter one set of numbers or two. Playing two gives you a better chance of winning, but the prizes are better for a 1 Play bet.
Decide whether to play the Midday draw, the Evening draw, or both. You can play the same numbers for up to 12 consecutive days - simply mark the Number of Draws box on your playslip.
Straight - To win, match three numbers in the exact order they are drawn.
Box - To win, match three numbers in any order. Box play has two options; 3-way where you pick digits where two of them are the same (e.g. 112), or 6-way where you choose three different numbers (e.g. 123)
Straight/Box - Match three numbers in exact order OR any order to win. You win both parts of the prize if the numbers are drawn in exact order, or just the Box prize if they appear in a different order.
Pairs - match either the first two or last two digits in the correct place.
You have to be 21 to play Pick 3, or any other lottery game, in Arizona.
You can play up to 12 consecutive draw dates (24 draws if you play both Midday and Evening) – fill in the relevant section of your playslip or tell the cashier how many draws you want to enter.
No. You must match all the numbers you select to win a prize. The only way to win a prize by matching two numbers is to play a Front Pair or Back Pair.
No. The cost is a fixed $1, but you can decide whether to enter just one set of numbers (for the chance to win up to $500), or two for $0.50 each to give yourself an extra chance of winning.
A lottery ticket is like cash – if it gets lost, you won’t be able to claim a prize on it. A damaged ticket might still be readable, but the Arizona Lottery would have no obligation to pay out. Make sure to keep tickets safe and sign the back of them to show they belong to you.
