Pick 3
Latest draw · Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Pick 3 Payout Chart
Every Pick 3 prize tier in North Carolina — prize amounts, odds of winning, and long-run payback. Updated automatically from the latest official prize structure.
In North Carolina, Pick 3 offers 7 ways to win, with a top prize of $500. The overall odds of winning any prize are about 1 in 26.0.
| Match | Prize | Odds of winning |
|---|---|---|
| Exact order | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Any order (6-way) | $80 | 1 in 167 |
| Exact + Any order (6-way) - Exact match | $290 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Exact + Any order (6-way) - Any match | $40 | 1 in 167 |
| Front or Back Pair (exact order) | $25 | 1 in 100 |
| Exact + Any (6-way) w/ Fireball - Exact match | $105 | 1 in 417 |
| Exact + Any (6-way) w/ Fireball - Any match | $15 | 1 in 83 |
| Match | Prize | Odds of winning |
|---|---|---|
| Exact order | $180 | 1 in 333 |
| Front or Back Pair (eaxct order) | $18 | 1 in 33 |
| Match | Prize | Odds of winning |
|---|---|---|
| Any order (6-way) | $30 | 1 in 56 |
How the Pick 3 payout chart works
Each row shows what you win for a given match and how likely it is (the odds of winning). The more numbers you match, the bigger the prize. The top prize is a fixed amount, while the lower tiers usually pay fixed amounts. To take home a prize, match your numbers to the drawn numbers and check this chart.
Want to see it in action? Play Pick 3 free in the simulator, or check which numbers are hot & cold.
Pick 3 payout FAQ
What is the top prize in Pick 3?
The top Pick 3 prize is $500. The odds of winning it are 1 in 1,000.
What are the overall odds of winning any Pick 3 prize?
The overall odds of winning any prize in Pick 3 are about 1 in 26.0, across 7 prize tiers.
How much do you win for matching Exact + Any (6-way) w/ Fireball - Any match in Pick 3?
Matching Exact + Any (6-way) w/ Fireball - Any match in Pick 3 pays $15.
More North Carolina payout charts
Prizes and odds are set by the official North Carolina lottery and may change. Always verify with the official source before claiming.
