Pick 3
Washington Pick 3 is a three-digit game with draws every night at 8:00 PM PT for the chance to win up to $500, with a variety of play types and wagers to choose from. Ticket sales close before the draw at 7:45 PM and restart at 7:46 PM.
How to Play
Simply choose 3 numbers from 0 to 9 or opt for Quick Pick to have the lottery computer select your numbers at random.
Next, choose a play type and wager. The play type you choose determines how your numbers can make a winning match with the numbers drawn by the lottery. Different play types have varying prizes and odds of winning.
Love your numbers? You can play them for up to 25 drawings in a row. Pick 3 can also be played on future draws - just select Advance Play.
After the draw at 8:00 PM, check your ticket to see if you've won a prize. Depending on your play type and wager, you could win up to $500.
Play Types
Here's a rundown of the play types available, including matching the numbers drawn in exact order, any order, front pair or back pair:
- Straight: Match all three numbers drawn in exact order
- Box: Match all three numbers drawn in any order
- Straight/Box: Match all three numbers in exact OR any order
- Front Pair: Match the first two numbers drawn in exact order
- Back Pair: Match the last two numbers drawn in exact order
- Superbox: A straight play on all potential combinations
Prizes and Odds of Winning
Check the table below to find out all the prizes and chances of winning depending on your chosen play type:
| Play Type | Bet | Example Play | Winning Combinations | Prizes | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Match 3 numbers in exact order |
$.50 or $1.00 | 537 | 537 | $250 or $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box Match 3 numbers in any order |
$.50 or $1.00 | 537 | 537, 573, 357, 375, 735, 753 | $40 or $80 | 1 in 167 |
| 3-Way Box Match 3 numbers in any order with 2 same and 1 unique numbers |
$.50 or $1.00 | 535 | 535, 553, 355 | $80 or $160 | 1 in 333 |
| Straight/Box Match 3 numbers in exact or any order |
$1.00 | 537 | 537, 573, 357, 375, 753, 735 | Straight: $290 Box: $40 |
1 in 167 |
| 3-Way Straight/Box A straight and box play with 2 same and 1 unique numbers |
$1.00 | 535 | 535, 553, 355 | Straight: $330 Box: $80 |
1 in 333 |
| Front Pair Match the first 2 numbers drawn in exact order |
$.50 or $1.00 | 53X | 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539 | $25 or $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Back Pair Match the last 2 numbers drawn in exact order |
$.50 or $1.00 | X37 | 037, 137, 237, 337, 437, 537, 637, 737, 837, 937 | $25 or $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Superbox A straight play on all potential combinations |
$3.00 or $6.00 | 537 | 537, 573, 357, 375, 735, 753 | $250 or $500 | 1 in 167 |
| 3-Way Superbox A straight play on 3 combinations with 2 same and 1 unique numbers |
$1.50 or $3.00 | 535 | 535, 553, 355 | $250 or $500 | 1 in 333 |