Cash 3 is a lottery draw game that can put up to $500 cash in your pocket today. With multiple play types, there are many ways to win. You also have a choice of a $0.50 or $1.00 wager, with a $1.00 play can win up to $500 and a $0.50 play is eligible for a top prize of up to $250.
To play Cash 3, choose three numbers from 0 through 9 (for example, 000, 999 or any combination in between, like 123). Mark one number in each column of the playslip. You can play up to five times per playslip - each play area is lettered A, B, C, D and E.
You can also select the Quick Pick box on your playslip and the computer will randomly choose the numbers for you.
Play your numbers for multiple draws in a row (Multi-Draw) by marking the number of draws you want to play. You may also opt to play on a future day (Advance Play) by marking the day of the week or the number of days you wish to play.
Cash 3 offers multiple play styles for different ways to win.
For the Straight and Box play types, you have a choice of wager amounts: $0.50 or $1.00.
For a $1.00 wager, you can also play Straight / Box:
Combo plays are available for a higher cost because there are more ways to win:
To win with a Cash 3 Straight play, your numbers must match the numbers drawn in the exact order. For example, if you choose 123, you will win if the numbers drawn are 123, in that order.
To win with a Cash 3 Box play, your selected numbers can win by matching the numbers drawn in any order.
If you choose a number with two digits the same, like 122, you're automatically playing 3-Way Box because there are three winning combinations: 122, 121, or 221.
If you choose a number with all unique digits, like 123, you're automatically playing 6-Way Box because there are six winning combinations: 123, 132, 213, , 231, 312, or 321.
With Box, you win when your numbers match the numbers drawn in any order, as explained above.
With Combo, you are buying every possible Straight combination. Combo tickets cost more because there are more ways to win, and the prize amounts are as high as Straight prizes. The top prize is $500.
A 3-Way Combo costs $3.00 because it is equivalent to buying three Straight plays. It's every combination of a number with two digits the same. For example, if you chose 122, you can win three ways, on 122, 121, or 221.
A 6-Way Combo costs $6.00 because it is the same as buying six Straight plays. It's every combination of a number with three unique digits. For example, if you chose 123, you can win six ways, on 123, 132, 213, 231, 312 or 321.
A 3-Way Box or Combo play is a three-digit number with two of the same digits. This gives you three winning combinations.
A 6-Way Box or Combo play is a three-digit number with unique digits. It produces six winning combinations.
Below are some examples:
| Numbers Chosen Determine Ways to Win | Example | Example Winning Combinations |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Way 3-digit number with 2 of the same digits = 3 ways to win. |
112 | 112, 121, 211 |
| 6-Way 3-digit number with all unique digits = 6 ways to win |
123 | 123,132,213,231,312,321 |
How much can you win playing Cash 3? These are the top prizes you could win with each play style:
Here's what you can win for each play style and wager amount, plus the odds of winning.
Please note: this is a general guide and details may vary by state.
| Play Type | Example | 50¢ Play Payout | $1 Play Payout | 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 333.33 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $40 | $80 | 1 in 166.67 |
| Straight/Box Match in exact OR any order. Cost: $1 | Box Payout | Straight Payout | ||
| 3-Way | 112 | $80 | $330 | 1 in 1,000 & 1 in 333.33 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $40 | $290 | 1 in 1,000 & 1 in 166.67 |
| Pairs Match two in exact order. | ||||
| Front Pair | 12x | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Back Pair | x23 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Combo All Straight combinations of a 3-digit number. Cost: $1.50-$6 depending on the numbers you choose. | ||||
| 3-Way | 112 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 333.33 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 166.67 |
The Cash 3 game is offered by the Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee Lotteries. There are, however, a lot more states which offer a similar game but under a slightly different name like Pick 3, Play 3 or Daily 3. Use the table below to locate details about the game in each state.