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!
Maine Pick 3, played in threes, rewards in threes! Maine Lottery comprises games that not only offer exciting cash prizes but also increase your chances of winning, which makes the lottery worth playing. With Maine Pick 3, you can win as much as $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, Pairs, or Single Digit. Play 3 offers nominal prize amounts but provides really high chances of winning the jackpot, which is 1 in 1000.
Playing Maine 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, ranging from $0.50 to $5, including Straight, Box, Single Digit, or, Pairs which will actually determine your prize amounts. Pick 3 drawings are held twice a day at 01:10 p.m. ET for Midday draw and 6:50 p.m. ET for the Evening 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 - Midday, Evening, or Both.
To make Pick 3 more exciting, the Maine Lottery allows you to play your bet up to 21 days. You can select your numbers for 50¢ to $5 and place your bet according to the selection of your wager. To increase your chances of winning the lottery allows you to play for approximately 21 days.
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 Maine 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.
- 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.
- Single Digit: You win the game by matching one digit of the three winning numbers in the exact same position.
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 | $292 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box (6-way) | $84 | 1 in 167 |
| Straight + Box (6-way) - Box match | $42 | 1 in 167 |
| Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official Vermont lottery — they can change.