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!
Virginia Lottery is known to provide its players with games that are not only exciting to play but also superbly rewarding. One such game offered by the lottery is Pick 3, which is known to give it’s player the chance of winning up to $500 playing the base game. In addition to this, FIREBALL gives you the chance to create additional number combinations for another chance to mark a win.
Choose any three-digit number from 000 to 999. Choose the bet amount for pick 3 from $1 or $.50. You have two chances to win every day as the drawings for Pick3 is held twice a day. The top prize is worth $500 for $1 bet.
Play Types
- Exact Order: The straight bet, requires three digits in the same order.
- Any Order: This lets you win by matching the three numbers, regardless of the order.
- 50/50: It splits the ticket in both, Exact Order or any order, means you win either way!
- Combo: this covers all your bases and you’re a winner if you match any possible combination of 3 digit numbers.
- Pairs: Match only two numbers in the exact order to win the prize.
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 (3-way) - Straight match | $330 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Str + Box (3-way) w/ Fireball - Str match | $133 | 1 in 345 |
| Box (3-way) | $160 | 1 in 333 |
| Straight + Box (3-way) - Box match | $80 | 1 in 333 |
| Str + Box (3-way) w/ Fireball - Box match | $33 | 1 in 122 |
| Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official Virginia lottery — they can change.