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How to Play Pick 3

Kentucky Pick 3, played in threes, rewards in threes! The bundle of Kentucky Lottery comprises games that not only offer exciting cash prizes but also increase your chances of winning, which makes the lottery worth playing. With Kentucky Pick 3, you can win as much as $600 by just investing $1. The game offers various options that help boost your prize and chances of winning with multiple wagers like Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Super Straight, 1-OFF or Pairs. Pick 3 offers nominal prize amounts but provides really high chances of winning the jackpot, which is 1 in 1000.

Kentucky Pick 3 is really easy and fun to play. Each Pick 3 playslip contains five boards. You have to simply select 3 duplicate or different numbers from a field of 0 to 9, one for each column, and mark it on your playslip. If your selected numbers match the winning numbers according to your bet type you bag the winning prizes. Or you can opt for the Quick Pick option and let the terminal randomly generate your numbers.

After selecting your numbers, you need to select the play type and wager, ranging from $0.50 to $5, including Straight, Box, Straight/Box, 1-OFF, Super Straight, or, Pairs which will actually determine your prize amounts. Pick 3 drawings are held twice a day at 01:20 p.m. ET for Midday draw and 11:00 p.m. ET for the Evening drawing. The draws are held seven days a week, which means you have multiple chances to win every day with each game. It is mandatory to specify the draw time you want to play - Midday, Evening, or Both.

Marking Advance Play on your playslip will let you play any day, seven days in advance. This means you can play up to 14 consecutive draws in advance by just marking Advance Play on your playslip.

You need to hand over your completed playslip and payment to the retailer. In return, you will get a ticket for selected numbers and draw time(s). Your lottery ticket is your only receipt. Ensure to check the accuracy of the numbers and sign at the back of your ticket for authentication.

Play/Bet Types Of Kentucky Pick 3

  • Straight: You win the lottery if you match the winning numbers in exact order.
  • Box: You win by matching the drawn numbers in any order.
  • 3-Way Box: You have to select one pair of the same numbers and one different number. You can win by matching these numbers in any order.
  • 6-Way Box: You have to select three different numbers. You win by matching these numbers in any order.
  • Straight/Box 3-Way Exact - You have to select one pair of the same numbers and one distinct number. You win by matching these digits in exact order.
  • Straight/Box - 6 Way Exact - You have to select any three different numbers. To win you can match these numbers in exact order.
  • Straight/Box 3-Way Any - You have to select one pair of the same numbers and one distinct number. You win by matching these digits in any order.
  • Straight/Box - 6 Way Any - You have to select any three different numbers. To win you can match these numbers in any order.
  • Super Straight: 3 - Way - You can match your winning numbers in any order and win the Straight combinations, covering all possible straight combinations. You have to select one pair of the same numbers and one different number. You can win by matching these numbers in any order.
  • Super Straight: 6 - Way - You can match your winning numbers in any order and win the Straight combinations, covering all possible straight combinations. You have to select three different numbers. You win by matching these numbers in any order.
  • 1-Off on Straight Match - Select three digits. These three digits should match the drawn numbers in exact order.
  • 1-OFF on one digit: Select three digits in which two digits match and one digit is off by one.
  • 1-OFF on two digits: Select three digits in which one digit matches and two digits are off by one.
  • 1-OFF on three digits: Select three digits in which all three digits are off by one.
  • Front Pair: You have to select any two numbers. You win by matching the first two numbers in exact order.
  • Back Pair: You have to select any two numbers. You win by matching the first two numbers in exact order.
  • Split Pair: You have to select any two numbers. You win by matching the first and last number of the drawn numbers in exact order.

Game Format

  • Number of lottery balls in Pick 3: 3/9
  • Number of drawing machines: 3
  • Type of lottery game: 3 Ball Numbers Game

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Play It Again

Want to play your selected Pick 3 numbers again? Of course, you can! Opting the Play It Again feature will let you use your playslip to purchase a new ticket with your same lucky numbers. There’s no need for you to fill another playslip or keep the same playslip with yourself. You just need to hand over your ticket to the store clerk and ask to “Play It Again”.

Lottery Numbers Selection Option

The players can pick their own numbers or use any of the below-listed lottery tools to mark the winning Kentucky Pick 3 lottery numbers.

Drawing Schedule Of Kentucky Pick 3 Lottery

  • Monday 1:20 PM ET & 11:00 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Tuesday 1:20 PM ET & 11:00 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Wednesday 1:20 PM ET & 11:00 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Thursday 1:20 PM ET & 11:00 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Friday 1:20 PM ET & 11:00 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Saturday 1:20 PM ET & 11:00 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Sunday 1:20 PM ET & 11:00 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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Multi-Draws

Kentucky Pick 3 offers you the option of playing the same numbers and play types up to 7 consecutive drawings for selected draw time(s) by opting for the Multi-Draw/Advance Play option.

Lottery Results

After the drawing, you can check the winning lottery numbers and prizes at:

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Kentucky Pick 3 is a daily Draw game, where players select 3 numbers, each from 0 to 9, to bag a top prize of $600. It offers multiple ways to bag exciting lottery prizes.

The cost of Kentucky Pick 3 ranges from $0.50 to $1 per play. The cost multiplies depending on the number of plays you select.

The Kentucky Pick 3 drawings are held twice daily at 01:20 p.m. ET and 11:00 p.m. ET. The Pick 3 tickets are eligible for cancellation within an hour of its purchase on the same terminal where it was purchased.

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Rules Governing Pick 3

  • The legal age of playing Kentucky Pick 3 is 18 years and older.
  • The cutoff for buying Pick 3 tickets in Kentucky is 1:20 PM & 10:55 PM on the day of the drawing.
  • Ticket cancellation is only allowed in specific situations. See the official website for details.
  • Players must claim their lottery winnings within a time period of 180 days, from the date of the drawing, else their winnings will be fortified.
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Claiming a Prize from the Pick 3 Lottery

  • Experiencing the thrill of having won the lottery! If you think you have matched the winning lottery numbers, here are the steps you should take to claim your prize.
  • Before taking steps to claim your prize, double-check your numbers against the official drawing results with the ones drawn or visit our Lottery Results. This will help you confirm that you have correctly matched the winning numbers and know what prize amount will fill your pockets.

Quick Facts

  • Game type:Daily Draw Game
  • Game Format: 3/9
  • Game availability: Exclusively available in Kentucky only
  • Game draw days and time: Twice a day at 01:20 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. ET
  • Minimum jackpot amount: $300
  • Minimum cash prize: $4
  • Minimum age to play: 18
  • Jackpot odds: 1 in 1000
  • Game add-on option: Advance Play, Play It Again
  • Ticket cost: $0.50 to $5
  • Jackpot payment options: Lump-sum
  • Lottery operator: Kentucky Lottery

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