Mass 3 is an iLottery-exclusive Massachusetts draw game. The premise is simple, and other versions of it are played across the USA (commonly known as Pick 3, if you’re familiar). You could win $500 on a $1 play by matching just three numbers from 0 to 9! Draws are held daily at 10:00 PM ET. Ticket sales close shortly beforehand at 9:55 PM.
The top prize in Mass 3 is $500, which you can win by matching all three numbers in the order they're drawn, on an Exact ticket. If you opt for a Any ticket, you can win a prize by matching the numbers in any order. Check the table below to see what other prizes you can win. The table shows the prizes for $0.50 and $1 plays - if you wagered more on your ticket, simply multiply the $1 prize by the dollar value of your wager to find out what you stand to win.
| Play Type | Example | 50¢ Play Payout | $1 Play Payout | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exact Match in exact order | ||||
| Exact | 123 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Any Match in any order | ||||
| 3-Way | 112 | $80 | $160 | 1 in 333.33 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $40 | $80 | 1 in 166.67 |
| Exact/Any Match in exact OR any order. Cost: $1 | Any Payout | Exact Payout | ||
| 3-Way | 112 | $80 | $330 | 1 in 1,000 & 1 in 500 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $40 | $290 | 1 in 1,000 & 1 in 200 |
| 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 |
| First 2, Last 2 and First & Last Match relevant digits in exact order. | ||||
| First 2 | 12x | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Last 2 | x23 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| First & Last | 1x3 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
The Wicked Bonus is an optional add-on for Mass 3 and Mass 4. In each draw, an additional digit from 0 to 9 is randomly selected alongside the main digits. If you've played the Wicked Bonus on your ticket, you can use this digit to replace any one of the main winning numbers, giving you additional chances to win. Using the Wicked Bonus totally changes your odds of winning for each play type, and the prizes are different too.
You can still win main-game prizes if you add the Wicked Bonus but end up not needing it. You can even win multiple Wicked Bonus prizes in the same draw, if the numbers are right. Check below for the Wicked Bonus odds and prizes (all prizes shown are for $1 wagers. Multiply a prize by the dollar-value of your wager to calculate other prizes).
| Play Type | Example | Prize | Odds of Winning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exact Match in exact order | ||||
| Exact | 123 | $200 | 1 in 357 | |
| Any Match in any order | ||||
| 3-Way | 112 | $66 | 1 in 122 | |
| 6-Way | 123 | $80 | 1 in 62 | |
| Exact/Any Match in exact OR any order. Cost: $1 | Any Payout | Exact Payout | ||
| 3-Way | 112 | $33 | $133 | 1 in 345 & 1 in 122 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $17 | $117 | 1 in 333 & 1 in 62 |
| Combo All Straight combinations of a 3-digit number. Cost: $1.50-$6 depending on the numbers you choose. | ||||
| 3-Way | 112 | $200 | 1 in 122 | |
| 6-Way | 123 | $200 | 1 in 62 | |
| First 2, Last 2 and First & Last Match relevant digits in exact order. | ||||
| First 2 | 12x | $20 | 1 in 36 | |
| Last 2 | x23 | $20 | 1 in 36 | |
| First & Last | 1x3 | $20 | 1 in 36 | |
Decide which of the play types you want your ticket to use. These are the rules determining how your numbers need to match the winning numbers in order to pick up a prize, and the value of that prize. You can check out all the different play types in the section below.
Select the three digits from 0 to 9 you'll be playing, or opt for a random Quic Pic. If you're going to choose a play type where you can win by matching the numbers in any order, picking duplicate digits will affect your odds and prizes – read more in our Ways to Play section below.
In Mass 3, players decide how much to wager per play. The minimum wager amount is $0.50, but you can also wager $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, or $10 per play. This option doesn't change anything except the prizes, which increase in direct proportion to the wager amount – e.g. the prize for a $10 play is simply 10x the prize a $1 play would offer.
The Wicked Bonus is an optional add-on for Mass 3 that doubles the cost of your play and gives you extra chances to win prizes. In each draw, three main digits are selected, plus a fourth 'Wicked' digit. If you use the add-on, this digit can be used to replace any of the three main numbers, giving you extra shots at winning a prize – it's even possible to win multiple Wicked Bonus prizes plus the main game prize in a single draw if the numbers are right. Prizes won using the Wicked number are lower than regular prizes.
Finally, you'll need to decide how many draws you want to enter your numbers in. By default, your play will only be valid for the next upcoming draw, although you can opt to enter the next 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, or 20 draws.
Exact - You must match all three digits in the order they're drawn.
Any - You can win by matching all three digits in any order.
Exact/Any - Also known as a 50/50 play, your wager is split in two. Match in drawn-order to win half the value of both prizes, or match in any other order to win half the value of the Any prize.
Combo - This play type lets you win the top Mass 3 prize by matching the winning digits in any order. However, this play type costs more – in practice, you're purchasing every possible number combination as an individual Exact ticket.
First 2, Last 2 and First & Last - Select whether you want to match the front two digits, the back two digits, or the front and back digits minus the middle. Win by matching these in the correct positions. Since you only need to match two digits, these three play types have the best winning odds.
Here's an example of how you can win multiple prizes using the Wicked Bonus. Let's say you pick the numbers 404 as an Exact ticket. Then, the winning numbers are 404 with 4 as the Wicked Ball. You'd win the Exact prize of $500, but you can substitute each of the main 4's with the Wicked 4 to win a further two Wicked Ball prizes on top of the main prize. Wicked!
Mass 3 is an iLottery exclusive game, so prizes won will be paid into your online gaming account.
In Massachusetts, players have one year from the draw date to claim their prizes. However, since Mass 3 is an iLottery exclusive game, your prizes will be paid digitally as soon as the winning numbers are confirmed.
No – Mass 3 is an iLottery-exclusive game. This measure is intended to promote the use of the new platform at its launch.
Although it's possible for people aged 18 and up to play MA Lottery games at the store, you must be 21 years old or above to register for an iLottery account. Since Mass 3 is an iLottery-exclusive game, under-21s are unable to participate.
No – only one play type is permitted per ticket, so choose wisely! You could always just buy a second ticket if you want to combine play types.
