Pick 3
Latest draw · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Day
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 Mexico Pick 3 Lottery, is known to favor your odds and rewards in threes! New Mexico 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 $5 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, 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 New Mexico 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, or, Pairs which will actually determine your prize amounts. Pick 3 drawings are held twice a day at 01:00 p.m. MT for Day(DAY) draw and 9:30 p.m. MT 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 - DAY, EVE, or Both.
To make Pick 3 more exciting, the New Mexico Lottery allows you to play your bet up to 7 days by opting “Multi-Draw”. You can select your numbers by investing $1 and place your bet according to the selection of your play type. To increase your chances of winning the lottery allows you to play for 14 consecutive drawings by just marking the “Multi-Draw” so that you never miss that lucky chance.
Not limiting your winning options here, New Mexico Pick 3 Lottery also provides you the chance to play any day in the future, within seven days of purchase except the current draw. You just need to ask for Advance Play and you can play for any future draw for an additional $1.
It is mandatory to specify the draw time you have selected by marking "DAY" (Day), "EVE" (Evening), or "BOTH" (Both) on your playslip. Each draw costs $1, so if you select “BOTH”, the wager will amount to $2 per board.
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 New Mexico 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 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.
- 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.
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 | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Straight + Box (6-way) - Straight match | $290 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box (6-way) | $80 | 1 in 167 |
| Straight + Box (6-way) - Box match | $40 | 1 in 167 |
| Front Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Back Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official New Mexico lottery — they can change.