How to Play Pick 3

Overview

Texas Pick 3 is a three-digit daily numbers game with multiple drawings. Fireball is an optional extra that can replace one winning digit.

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 or Box

   Straight is exact order. Box is any order.

4. 4. Add Fireball (optional)

   Fireball creates extra combinations by substituting one official digit. It costs extra.

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

Prize table & odds

TODO: verify Fireball prizes. Straight $500 is the standard $1 payout.

Source: https://www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/Games/Pick_3/

Special features

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized Texas Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.texaslottery.com. Texas does not levy a state income tax on lottery winnings. Draw times on this page are shown in Central Time for Texas games and Eastern Time for national games.

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Responsible play tips

• A $1 Straight typically pays $500.
• Four daily drawings make it easy to overspend.
• Texas has no state income tax; federal tax still applies to large wins.