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Pick 3

Latest draw · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Midday

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You pick
3
Number range
0–9
Draw days
Every day
Jackpot odds

How to play Pick 3

  1. 1 Choose 3 digits from 0 to 9 (repeats allowed) — or let the terminal Quick Pick them at random.
  2. 2 Pick which drawing(s) to enter — Pick 3 is drawn on Every day. You can usually play several draws in advance.
  3. 3 Pay for your ticket and keep it safe — you'll need the physical ticket to claim any prize.
  4. 4 After the draw, check your numbers here or with the prize table. Match enough numbers and you win!

Maryland Pick 3, played in threes, rewards in threes! Maryland Pick 3 takes place twice a day which means more chances of winning every day! With your favorite three analyzed numbers, you can change the game in your favor and win prizes up 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, or Pairs. Pick 3 offers nominal prize amounts but provides really high chances of winning the jackpot, which is 1 in 1000.

Playing Maryland 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 529, 558, 222, 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 or wager ranging from 50¢ to $1, including Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Combo, or, Pairs which will actually determine your prize amounts. Pick 3 drawings are held twice a day at 12:27 p.m. for Monday and Friday’s Midday draw and 12:28 p.m. for Saturday and Sunday’s Midday’s drawing. The Pick 3 Evening drawing takes place at 7:56 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and on Sunday approximately at 8:30 p.m. The draws are held seven days a week, which means you have multiple chances to win every day with each game.

With Maryland Pick 3, you can also play the same lottery numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 consecutive drawings in a row, by just marking the appropriate “NUMBER OF DRAWS” or by selecting the number of draws at the self-service terminal. You can choose any of the Midday or Evening drawings or even Both. After submission of your request, you will receive one ticket for all of the drawings you select.

To make Pick 3 more exciting, the Maryland Lottery also offers an Advance Play option that allows you to play your numbers for one or more drawings in the future. If you want to play your numbers for more than one drawing, just mark the day of the week on which you want your drawings to begin and then mark the “Number of Draws” you want to play. The number of draws available for Advance Play cannot exceed more than six days after the date of purchase. It is mandatory to indicate the draw time you want to play - Midday, Evening, or Both.

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 Maryland 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.
💡 New to Pick 3? Try it free in the Simulator before you spend real money, and check the number statistics.

How to win

Match your numbers to the drawn numbers. Each tier below pays a prize — the more you match, the more you win.

MatchPrizeOdds
Straight $500 1 in 1,000
Straight + Box (3-way) - Straight match $330 1 in 1,000
Box (3-way) $160 1 in 333
Straight + Box (3-way) - Box match $80 1 in 333
Pair $50 1 in 100

Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official Maryland lottery — they can change.