Front Pair, Back Pair and Single Digit
On a 50¢ bet, Front Pair or Back Pair wins $25 for the first or last two digits in order, and Single Digit wins $2.50 for one digit matched in its exact position.
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How to Play Pick 3
$0.50Daily3 × [0–9]
Overview
Pick 3 is a three-digit numbers game drawn twice a day in Maine, at 1:10 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. ET. Choose a digit from 0–9 in each of three positions and bet from 50¢ to $5. On a 50¢ bet, a Straight win pays $250.
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 bet type and drawing
Straight pays for the exact order, Box for any order, and Front Pair, Back Pair or Single Digit for matching part of the number. Combinations can be played on one ticket, and you can bet up to 21 days ahead.
3. 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 Day | Daily | 1:10 p.m. ET |
| Pick 3 Evening | Daily | 6:50 p.m. ET |
Prize table & odds
Prizes shown for a 50¢ bet (bets run from 50¢ to $5, prizes scale with the bet). A 3-way Box covers a number with one repeated digit; a 6-way Box covers three different digits. Straight/Box combines both. Single Digit wins for one digit matched in its exact position.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Straight (exact order)Straight | $250 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box, 3-wayBox | $83 | 1 in 333 |
| Box, 6-wayBox | $42 | 1 in 167 |
| Front Pair (first two digits)Front Pair | $25 | 1 in 100 |
| Back Pair (last two digits)Back Pair | $25 | 1 in 100 |
| Single Digit (one digit in position)Single Digit | $2.50 | 1 in 10 |
Source: https://www.mainelottery.com/games/pickThreeDailyNumbers.shtml
Special features
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized Maine State Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.mainelottery.com. Maine withholds 7.15% state income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.
Responsible play tips
- On a 50¢ bet a Straight pays $250 (1 in 1,000), a 3-way Box $83 and a 6-way Box $42.
- A Box bet on a number with a repeated digit (3-way) is easier to hit than one with three different digits (6-way), but it pays more per win.
- Day tickets close at 1:00 p.m. ET and Evening tickets at 6:45 p.m. ET.
Frequently asked questions
Pick three digits from 0–9 (or a Quick Pick), a bet type and an amount 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.