Pick 3
Latest draw · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Midday
How to play Pick 3
- 1 Choose 3 digits from 0 to 9 (repeats allowed) — or let the terminal Quick Pick them at random.
- 2 Pick which drawing(s) to enter — Pick 3 is drawn on Every day. You can usually play several draws in advance.
- 3 Pay for your ticket and keep it safe — you'll need the physical ticket to claim any prize.
- 4 After the draw, check your numbers here or with the prize table. Match enough numbers and you win!
New Jersey Pick 3 Lottery, is popularly known to favor odds and rewards its players in threes! New Jersey 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 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, Wheel, 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 10 ways to win.
Playing New Jersey Pick 3 is quite exciting and plain sailing. You have to simply select 3 numbers from a field of 0 to 9, one for each column, and mark it on your playslip. Or you can opt for the Quick Pick and let the terminal randomly generate your numbers. If your selected numbers match the winning numbers according to your bet type you bag the winning prizes.
After selecting your numbers, you need to select the play type and wager, costing $1, including Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Wheel, or, Pairs which will actually determine your prize amounts. Pick 3 drawings are held twice a day at 12:59 p.m. for the Midday(MID) draw and 10:57 p.m. for the Evening (EVE) 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 - MID or EVE.
Wish to play your New Jersey Pick 3 numbers for more than one drawing! Select Multi-Draw and play your numbers for multiple drawings. With Multi-Draw, you can play up to 2, 4, 6, or 7 consecutive drawings. Yes, the game does offer multiple chances to play, so that you never miss that lucky chance of winning.
You need to hand over your completed playslip and payment to the retailer. In return, you will get a ticket for selected numbers, playstyles, 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 New Jersey 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.
- 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.
- Wheel 3-Way - 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.
- Wheel 6-Way - You have to select three different numbers. You win by matching these numbers in all possible Straight combinations.
- 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.
How to win
Match your numbers to the drawn numbers. Each tier below pays a prize — the more you match, the more you win.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | $250 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Pair | $25 | 1 in 100 |
| Box | $80 | — |
Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official New Jersey lottery — they can change.