Front Pair and Back Pair
For $1 each, on their own or added to another play, Front Pair wins $50 for the first two digits in order and Back Pair $50 for the last two (1 in 100).
RaspaPro / New Mexico / How to Play
How to Play Pick 3 Plus
$1Daily3 × [0–9]
Overview
Pick 3 Plus is a three-digit numbers game played only in New Mexico, drawn twice a day at about 1:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. MT. Choose one digit from 0–9 in each of three positions and a $1 play type: Straight, Box, Straight/Box or Combo. A Straight win pays $500 (1 in 1,000).
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 and drawing
Straight pays for the exact order, Box for any order, Straight/Box for either (smaller prizes), and Combo buys a Straight for every order. Pick the DAY drawing, the EVE drawing or both.
3. Choose how many drawings
Pay $1 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 Plus | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 Plus Day | Daily | 1:00 p.m. MT |
| Pick 3 Plus Evening | Daily | 9:30 p.m. MT |
Prize table & odds
Prizes shown for a $1 play; all prizes are pari-mutuel with a $125,000 cap per prize tier. A 3-way Box covers a number with one repeated digit; a 6-way Box covers three different digits. Combo is a Straight play on every order of your digits ($3 or $6). Front Pair and Back Pair cost $1 each.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Straight (exact order)Straight | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box, 3-wayBox | $160 | 1 in 333 |
| Box, 6-wayBox | $80 | 1 in 167 |
| Straight/Box, 3-wayStraight/Box | $330 exact / $80 any order | 1 in 1,000 / 1 in 333 |
| Straight/Box, 6-wayStraight/Box | $290 exact / $40 any order | 1 in 1,000 / 1 in 167 |
| Combo (any arrangement)Combo | $500 | 1 in 333 (3-way) / 1 in 167 (6-way) |
| Front Pair (first two digits)Front Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Back Pair (last two digits)Back Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
Source: https://www.nmlottery.com/games/pick-3-plus/how-to-play-pick-3-plus/
Special features
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized New Mexico Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.nmlottery.com. New Mexico withholds 6% state income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.
Responsible play tips
- Straight odds are 1 in 1,000; a 3-way Box pays $160 (1 in 333) and a 6-way Box pays $80 (1 in 167).
- Each prize tier pays at most $125,000 per drawing, shared among winners if exceeded.
- New Mexico draw-game prizes must be claimed within 90 days of the drawing.
Frequently asked questions
Pick three digits from 0–9 (or a Quick Pick), a play type and the DAY or EVE drawing. Each play costs $1; a Combo costs $3 or $6.
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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.