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How to Play Pick 3

South Carolina Pick 3 Lottery, is known to favor your odds of winning the lottery and rewards in threes! South Carolina Pick 3 takes place twice a day which means increased chances of winning the lottery every day! With your favorite three analyzed numbers, you can change the game in your favor and win prizes ranging from $25 to $500 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, Combo, and Pairs. Pick 3 offers nominal prize amounts but provides really high chances of winning that is 1 in 1,000 with not less than 9 ways to win.

Playing South Carolina Pick 3 is quite exciting and plain sailing. Each Pick 3 playslip contains five panels, so you have to pick three different or duplicate numbers for each panel from 0 to 9. For example 235, 886, 555, etc. If your selected numbers match the winning numbers according to your bet type you bag the winning prizes. Or you can ask your lottery retailer for a Pick 3 Quick Pick to have your numbers randomly generated by the computer.

After selecting your numbers, you need to select the play type and wager, costing $0.50 to $1 per play, including Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Combo, or Pairs which will actually determine your prize amounts. Pick 3 drawings are held twice a day approximately at 12:59 PM and 6:59 PM. The draws are held seven days a week, except the Midday draw on Sundays, which means you have multiple chances to bag the lottery prizes.

To make Pick 3 more exciting, the South Carolina Education Lottery allows you to play your bet for up to 14 draws for either “DAY” or “EVE”, or for 28 consecutive draws for “BOTH” the draws by marking the appropriate box under “Number of Multi-Draws”. Increase your chances of winning by marking the appropriate number of consecutive draws under the “Multi-Draw” option and never miss that chance of winning.

Not limiting your winning options here, South Carolina Pick 3 Lottery also provides you the chance to play any day in the future, except for the current draw. You just need to ask for Advance Play and you can play for any future draw for South Carolina Pick 3.

It is mandatory to specify the draw time you have selected by marking "DAY" (Midday), "EVE" (Evening), or "BOTH" (Both) 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 South Carolina Pick 3

  • Straight: You win the lottery if you match the winning numbers in exact 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.
  • 3-Way Combo: You have to select one pair of the same numbers and one different number. You win by matching these numbers in all possible straight plays.
  • 6-Way Combo: You have to select three different numbers. You win by matching these numbers in all possible Straight combinations.
  • Straight/Box 3-Way - You have to select one pair of the same numbers and one distinct number. You win by matching these digits in either exact or any order.
  • Straight/Box - 6 Way - You have to select any three different numbers. To win you can match these numbers in exact or any order.
  • 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.

Game Format

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

Lottery Numbers Selection Option

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

Drawing Schedule Of South Carolina Pick 3 Lottery

  • Monday 12:59 PM ET & 6:59 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Tuesday 12:59 PM ET & 6:59 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Wednesday 12:59 PM ET & 6:59 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Thursday 12:59 PM ET & 6:59 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Friday 12:59 PM ET & 6:59 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Saturday 12:59 PM ET & 6:59 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Sunday 6:59 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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Multi-Draws

South Carolina Pick 3 offers you the option of playing the same numbers and play types up to 14 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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South Carolina Pick 3 is a daily Draw game, where players select 3 numbers, each from 0 to 9, to bag a top prize of $500. It offers multiple ways to bag exciting lottery prizes.

The South Carolina Pick 3 ticket costs from $0.50 to $1 per play. The cost multiplies depending on the number of plays and wager you select.

The South Carolina Pick 3 drawings are held twice daily approximately at 12:59 p.m. for the DAY draw, held from Monday to Saturday and 6:59 p.m. for the EVE drawing, from Monday to Sunday. You are eligible to purchase tickets till 12:45 p.m and 6:45 p.m. for the respective drawings.

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Rules Governing Pick 3

  • The legal age of playing South Carolina Pick 3 is 18 years and older.
  • The cutoff for buying Pick 3 tickets in South Carolina is Monday to Saturday upto 12:45 PM & Everyday upto 6:45 PM Eastern Time 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 South Carolina only
  • Game draw days and time: Twice every day, DAY draw - Monday to Saturday at 12:59 P.M., EVE draw - Monday to Sunday at 6:59 P.M.
  • Minimum jackpot amount: $250
  • Minimum cash prize: $25
  • Minimum age to play: 18
  • Jackpot odds:1 in 1000
  • Game add-on option: Number Of Multi-Draws and Advance Play
  • Ticket cost: 50¢ and $1 per play
  • Jackpot payment options: Lump-sum
  • Lottery operator: South Carolina Education Lottery

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