This fast-moving Pennsylvania Lottery game delivers the chance to take home a top prize of $500 twice every day; add the Wild Ball option for extra chances to win.
There are two daily draws – the Day draw takes place at 1:35 PM ET, and the Evening draw is held at 6:59 PM ET.
Match all three digits drawn in exact order and win the top prize of $500 on a $1.00 play. Check the table for prize payouts and odds for each play style and wager amount. Note that Straight/Box is only available on a $0.50 play (this is $0.50 on each play type, so it works out as $1 in total).
Pick 3 Wild Ball prizes and odds are slightly different, and can be checked on the second table.
| 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 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $40 | $80 | 1 in 167 |
| 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 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $40 | $290 | 1 in 1,000 & 1 in 167 |
| Super Straight All Straight combinations of a 3-digit number | ||||
| 3-Way | 112 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 333 |
| 6-Way | 123 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 167 |
| Pairs Match the first two or last two digits in exact order | ||||
| Front Pair | 12X | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Back Pair | X23 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
Prize payouts and chances of winning with the Wild Ball option are different from the base play Pick 3 game. See the table below for the Wild Ball prizes and chances of winning.
| Play Type | Wild Ball Prize ($0.50 wager) | Wild Ball Prize ($1 wager) | Odds with Wild Ball | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Match in exact order | ||||
| Straight | $100 | $200 | 1 in 333 | |
| Box Match in any order | ||||
| 3-Way | $36 | $72 | 1 in 111 | |
| 6-Way | $18 | $36 | 1 in 56 | |
| Super Straight All Straight combinations of a 3-digit number | ||||
| 3-Way | $100 | $200 | 1 in 111 | |
| 6-Way | $100 | $200 | 1 in 56 | |
| Pairs Match the first two or last two digits in exact order | ||||
| Front Pair | $15 | $30 | 1 in 50 | |
| Back Pair | $15 | $30 | 1 in 50 | |
Enter your three favorite numbers from 0 to 9, or choose Quick Pick and the lottery computer will randomly generate the digits.
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Choose between Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Super Straight, Front Pair, or Back Pair. The play type you choose affects how much you can win and the chances of winning. See the Play Types section for more information about each way to take part.
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Specify your draw time: Day, Evening, or both. You can also use your play slip to enter up to seven days of consecutive Pick 3 draws.
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Decide whether to wager $0.50 or $1. The amount you wager, along with your play type, determines how much you can win. The only difference between the $1 and $0.50 wagers is that the $1 prizes are twice as high - it doesn’t affect odds or anything else.
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The lottery selects a single-digit Wild Ball number ahead of each draw. You can swap the Wild Ball number for one of the numbers the lottery draws, producing more possible winning combos.
Using the Wild Ball option doubles the cost of your play, and if you win using the Wild Ball then the payout is slightly lower than usual. However, you can still win the full prize if you end up matching the numbers without needing the Wild Ball, and sometimes you can even win both prizes on the same ticket! Check out the Wild Ball page for full details.
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Straight - Match all three numbers in exact order to win.
Box - Win by matching the numbers in any order.
Straight/Box - You win both parts of the prize if you match the numbers in exact order, or just the Box portion if they are drawn in a different order.
Super Straight - Every combination of your three numbers is entered as a separate Straight (you must pay for every combination). You win if the numbers are drawn in any order.
Pairs - Match the front two numbers or the back two numbers in exact order to win.
Ticket sales for the Day draw close at 1:05 PM ET. The cut-off time for the Evening draw is 6:57 PM ET.
You have to be at least 18 years old to buy a ticket for PA Pick 3.
No, it can replace one of the drawn numbers, creating new winning combinations. The numbers you play do not change.
