Cash 3 is a daily draw game from the Mississippi Lottery with prizes of up to $500 and lots of different options to play the way you prefer! You can pick your play type, wager amount, and whether to use the Fireball add-on to boost your odds of winning. Cash 3 is Mississippi's third draw game, launched on September 1, 2020, following on from Powerball and Mega Millions (introduced January 30, 2020).
There are two chances to win every day - Midday numbers are drawn at 2:30 PM CT, followed by Evening numbers at 9:30 PM. We upload the results on the Cash 3 Numbers page shortly after each draw. Results will also be broadcast on TV, via WCBI-Columbus, WXXV-Gulfport, WJTV-Jackson, WMDN-Meridian and WGBC-Meridian (times may vary by schedule).
Check the table below for the different prizes available in Cash 3, and your chances of taking one home. The Example column shows how your numbers can score a prize for each play type.
Scroll down for Fireball prizes and odds, as these are totally different to the main game's odds and prizes.
| Play Type | Example | 50¢ Play Payout | $1 Play Payout | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exact Order Match all 3 digits in the correct positions | ||||
| Exact Order | 123 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Any Order Match all 3 digits in any order | ||||
| 3-Way | 112 | $80 | $160 | 1 in 333 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $40 | $80 | 1 in 167 |
| Exact/Any Match in exact OR any order. Cost: $1 | Any Order Payout | Exact Order 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 Exact Order combinations of a 3-digit number | ||||
| 3-Way | 112 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 333 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 167 |
The Cash 3 Fireball is an optional add-on that gives you more ways to win. Fireball is available for all Cash 3 play types, and doubles the cost of your play. Here is how it works:
Alongside the three main winning numbers, a Fireball number from 0 through 9 will be drawn. This 'Fireball' number can be used to replace each of the main Cash 3 numbers, boosting your chances of getting a match. One common point of confusion to clear up though: the Fireball replaces the winning numbers, not the numbers on your ticket!
Example: Let's say you choose an Exact Order play for $1 with the numbers 123 and add Fireball, increasing the cost to $2. The Lottery draws the numbers 193, and the Fireball number 2. Use that 2 to replace the 9 in the Lottery's numbers and you have a winning match, 123, taking home a prize of $180.
The following table shows the prizes available using the Fireball option on your Cash 3 play. Fireball can also lead to multiple wins on the same ticket, so your final payout may even be higher. If you played a ticket with the Fireball add-on but ended up winning without needing it, you'll have won one of the main Cash 3 prizes from the table above.
| Play Type | Fireball Prize ($0.50 wager) | Fireball Prize ($1 wager) | Odds with Fireball | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exact Order Match all 3 digits in the correct positions | ||||
| Exact Order | $90 | $180 | 1 in 333 | |
| Any Order Match in any order | ||||
| 3-Way | $30 | $60 | 1 in 111 | |
| 6-Way | $15 | $30 | 1 in 56 | |
| Exact/Any Match in exact OR any order. Cost: $1 | Any Order Payout | Exact Order Payout | ||
| 3-Way | $30 | $130 | 1 in 333 & 1 in 111 | |
| 6-Way | $15 | $115 | 1 in 333 & 1 in 56 | |
| Combo All Exact Order combinations of a 3-digit number | ||||
| 3-Way | $90 | $180 | 1 in 333 | |
| 6-Way | $90 | $180 | 1 in 333 | |
grab a play slip and select three digits from 000 through 999. You can play up to five times per playslip, and each panel is a different play. Alternatively, mark the Quick Pick box and the lottery terminal will randomly select your numbers. If you check Quick Pick but don't specify a play type, the ticket will default to a $1 Exact Order play for the next draw.
You'll also need to select a play type for your ticket. The play type determines how your numbers must match the winning numbers in order to qualify for a prize. See the Play Types section for full details.
You'll also need to decide whether to wager $0.50 or $1 on your ticket. The game offers fixed cash prizes, so the amount to be won is guaranteed, no matter how many other players or winners there are.
Choose your draw time: Midday at 2:30 PM, Evening at 9:30 PM, or Both. Do you want to play your lucky numbers more than once? The Multi-Draw option on your play slip is a convenient way to enter your chosen numbers and play type(s) in up to seven consecutive draws.
Exact Order - Win by matching the winning numbers in the order they're drawn. You can wager either $0.50 or $1.
Any Order - Win if your numbers match in any order. $0.50 and $1 wagers available.
Exact or Any Order - A $0.50 Exact play and a $0.50 Any Order play on one ticket. Total cost: $1. Win both prizes by matching in Exact order, or just the Any Order prize you match in any other order.
Combo - All Exact Order combinations of 3 numbers. Total cost: $3 or $6, depending on how many unique combinations your numbers can make.
A 3-Way play is a three-digit combination that has two repeated numbers out of three, for example 334. It has this name because it can be ordered three ways (334, 343 and 433). A 6-Way play has three different digits, for example 123, which can be arranged as 123, 132, 213, 231, 312 and 321.
You must be at least 21 years old to play any MS Lottery game.
All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.
