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How to Play Pick 3

$0.50Daily3 × [0–9] + 1 × [0–9]

Overview

Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL is South Carolina’s three-digit numbers game. Choose three digits from 000–999 and a play type (Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Combo, Front Pair, or Back Pair) for 50¢ or $1. A $1 Straight pays $500 (1 in 1,000). Drawings are twice a day — Midday at 12:59 p.m. ET (Monday–Saturday) and Evening at 6:59 p.m. ET (every day). FIREBALL is an optional add-on that doubles the cost.

How to play — step by step

  1. 1. Select 3 numbers

    Choose 3 numbers from 0 to 9, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

  2. 2. Select 1 bonus number

    Choose 1 bonus number from 0 to 9. This ball is drawn separately from the main numbers.

  3. 3. Choose Straight, Box, Combo, or Pair

    Straight must match in the exact order drawn. Box wins in any order (3-way or 6-way depending on repeated digits). Combo buys every order as Straight plays. Front Pair or Back Pair matches two digits in position.

  4. 4. Add FIREBALL (optional)

    A FIREBALL number from 0–9 is drawn after each Midday and Evening draw. It can replace any one of the three drawn digits to create extra winning combinations. Adding FIREBALL doubles the cost of your play.

  5. 5. 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 3Draw DaysDraw Times
Pick 3 MiddayMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday12:59 p.m. ET
Pick 3 EveningDaily6:59 p.m. ET

Prize table & odds

Prizes shown for a $1 play; a 50¢ play pays half. Straight/Box ($1) pays $330 (3-way) or $290 (6-way) on an exact-order match. FIREBALL is optional (doubles cost) with a separate chart (e.g. Straight FIREBALL $180 on a $1 base play).

MatchPrizeOdds
StraightStraight$5001 in 1,000
Box, 3-wayBox$1601 in 333
Box, 6-wayBox$801 in 167
Front / Back PairPair$501 in 100

Source: https://www.sceducationlottery.com/documents/games/onlinegames/GameRules_Pick3.pdf

Special features

Midday and Evening drawings

Midday runs Monday through Saturday at 12:59 p.m. and Evening runs every day at 6:59 p.m. ET. There is no Midday drawing on Sundays or December 25. FIREBALL wins are paid in addition to any base-game win.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.sceducationlottery.com. South Carolina withholds state income tax at 5.21% (the top individual rate for 2026) on lottery prizes over $500. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

  • Straight odds are 1 in 1,000 on every three-digit combination.
  • Official prizes are shown for a $1 play; a 50¢ play pays half.
  • FIREBALL is a separate wager — it does not change the base Straight odds.

Frequently asked questions

Pick three digits from 0–9, choose a play type and stake (50¢ or $1), optionally add FIREBALL, and select Midday, Evening, or both.

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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.