Playing Pick 3 requires you to select numbers from 0 to 9. Choose a play type and decide how many consecutive draws to enter. Ticket sales stop at 6:59 p.m. ahead of each nightly evening. The step-by-step guide below outlines exactly what you need to do, followed by an explanation of all the play types.
Select three numbers from 0 to 9 (or two if playing a Pair). You can choose your own or go for a Quick Pick
Mark your selected play type on your playslip or tell the cashier which you would like – Straight, Box 3-Way, Bow 6-Way, Straight/Box, Front Pair or Back Pair
Tickets cost $1, but you can decide whether to play one set of numbers or two for that price. There is a better chance of winning with a 2-Play, but the potential payouts are better with a 1-Play
You can enter just the next draw, or play the same numbers for up to 12 consecutive draws
Here are all the different play types you can choose from in Arizona. The one you play directly relates to your odds of winning and also the prize that is available.
| Play Type | Description | Example - Numbers selected | Numbers that must be drawn to win the example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | Your numbers must match the winning numbers that are drawn in that exact order. You can select any combination of numbers |
111 | 111 |
| Box - 3-Way | For a Box play, your numbers can appear in any order. A 3-Way Box consists of two identical numbers and one that is different |
770 | 770, 707 or 077 |
| Box - 6-Way | A 6-Way Box contains three different numbers. Again, your selected numbers can match the winning line in any order |
234 | 234, 243, 324, 342, 423 or 432 |
| Straight/Box - 3-Way | Half the play amount goes on a Straight and the other half on a Box. Two numbers must be the same and the third different |
668 | 668 for a Straight/Box win, 686 or 866 for just a Box win |
| Straight/Box -6-Way | All three numbers are different. With a Straight/Box, you can win just the Box part of the play, or both |
123 | 123 for a Straight/Box win, 132, 213, 231, 312 or 321 for just a Box win |
| Front Pair | This is a prediction on the first two winning numbers out of the three. The numbers must appear in the correct positions |
56X | 56X |
| Back Pair | You are wagering on the final two numbers only | X99 | X99 |
You can win up to $500 on Pick 3, if you submit a 1-Play Straight. The other play types have different payout amounts, based on their odds of winning. Go to the Prizes page to find out what you can win for each style.