Pair plays
Front Pair and Back Pair each pay $60 on a $1 play ($30 on 50¢), at odds of 1 in 100.
RaspaPro / Iowa / How to Play
How to Play Pick 3
$0.50Daily3 × [0–9]
Overview
Pick 3 is Iowa’s three-digit numbers game. Choose three digits from 0–9, a play type and a wager from 50¢ up to $5. A $1 Straight pays $600 (1 in 1,000). Drawings are twice a day: Midday at about 12:20 p.m. CT and Evening at about 10:00 p.m. CT.
How to play — step by step
1. Select 3 numbers
Choose 3 numbers from 0 to 9, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.
2. Choose your play type
Straight (exact order), Box (any order), Straight/Box (from $1), Front Pair (first two digits) or Back Pair (last two digits).
3. Pick Midday, Evening or both
Sales close at noon for Midday and at 9:40 p.m. for Evening. Check the multi-draw box to play up to 16 consecutive drawings.
4. Choose how many drawings
Pay $0.50 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.
Draw schedule
| Pick 3 | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 Midday | Daily | 12:20 p.m. CT |
| Pick 3 Evening | Daily | 10:00 p.m. CT |
Prize table & odds
Prizes shown for a $1 play; plays cost 50¢ (Straight, Box and Pair only) up to $5 and prizes scale with the wager. Straight/Box ($1 minimum) pays $350 (6-way) or $400 (3-way) in exact order, $50 or $100 in any order.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| StraightStraight | $600 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box, 3-wayBox | $200 | 1 in 333 |
| Box, 6-wayBox | $100 | 1 in 167 |
| Front / Back PairPair | $60 | 1 in 100 |
Source: https://www.ialottery.com/Pages/Games-Online/Pick3.aspx
Special features
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized Iowa Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.ialottery.com. Iowa withholds 3.8% state income tax on lottery prizes over $600. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.
Responsible play tips
- Straight odds are 1 in 1,000 on every three-digit combination.
- On $1: a 6-way Box pays $100 (1 in 167) and a 3-way Box pays $200 (1 in 333).
- Prizes scale with the wager: a $5 Straight pays $3,000. Prizes must be claimed within 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Pick three digits from 0–9, a play type (Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair or Back Pair) and a wager from 50¢ to $5.
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Play responsibly
RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.