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Illinois Pick 3 Evening

Date Result Jackpot
  • 3
  • 9
  • 8
  • FB: 8
Top Prize
$500
  • 9
  • 7
  • 9
  • FB: 2
Top Prize
$500
  • 7
  • 6
  • 0
  • FB: 5
Top Prize
$500
  • 2
  • 9
  • 6
  • FB: 1
Top Prize
$500
  • 3
  • 1
  • 5
  • FB: 3
Top Prize
$500
  • 9
  • 5
  • 5
  • FB: 8
Top Prize
$500
  • 6
  • 2
  • 5
  • FB: 4
Top Prize
$500
  • 0
  • 8
  • 6
  • FB: 2
Top Prize
$500
  • 7
  • 7
  • 9
  • FB: 7
Top Prize
$500
  • 2
  • 0
  • 8
  • FB: 7
Top Prize
$500

Pick 3 Evening Year

Play Types

Play Type Description
Straight Match the winning numbers in the exact order.
Box Match the winning numbers in any order.
3-Way Box - two numbers are identical.
6-Way Box - all three numbers are different.
Front Pair Pick two numbers and match the first two numbers.
Back Pair Pick two numbers and match the last two numbers.
Straight/Box Match the winning numbers in either exact or any order (combines a Straight and a Box play type) - pays both ways.
3-Way Straight/Box - two numbers are identical.
6-Way Straight/Box - all three numbers are different.
Combo Match the winning numbers in any order - all combinations are considered straight plays.
3-Way Combo - two numbers are identical.
6-Way Combo - all three numbers are different.

Prizes and Odds

Play Type Match Match Order Cost Prize Odds
Straight Exact $0.50 $250 1 in 1,000
$1 $500
$2 $1,000
$3 $1,500
$4 $2,000
$5 $2,500
3-Way Box Any $0.50 $80 1 in 333
$1 $160
$2 $320
$3 $480
$4 $640
$5 $800
6-Way Box Any $0.50 $40 1 in 167
$1 $80
$2 $160
$3 $240
$4 $320
$5 $400
Front Pair Exact $0.50 $25 1 in 100
$1 $50
$2 $100
$3 $150
$4 $200
$5 $250
Back Pair Exact $0.50 $25 1 in 100
$1 $50
$2 $100
$3 $150
$4 $200
$5 $250
3-Way Straight/Box Exact $1 $330 1 in 1,000
$2 $660
$3 $990
$4 $1,320
$5 $1,650
Any $1 $80 1 in 333
$2 $160
$3 $240
$4 $320
$5 $400
6-Way Straight/Box Exact $1 $290 1 in 1,000
$2 $580
$3 $870
$4 $1,160
$5 $1,450
Any $1 $40 1 in 167
$2 $80
$3 $120
$4 $160
$5 $200
3-Way Combo Exact $1,50 $250 1 in 1,000
$3 $500
6-Way Combo Exact $3 $250 1 in 1,000
$6 $500

FIREBALL Prizes and Odds

Play Type Match Match Order Cost Prize Odds
Straight Exact $0.50 $125 1 in 333
$1 $250
$2 $500
$3 $750
$4 $1,000
$5 $1,250
3-Way Box Any $0.50 $40 1 in 111
$1 $80
$2 $160
$3 $240
$4 $320
$5 $400
6-Way Box Any $0.50 $20 1 in 56
$1 $40
$2 $80
$3 $120
$4 $160
$5 $200
Front Pair Exact $0.50 $12 1 in 33
$1 $24
$2 $48
$3 $72
$4 $96
$5 $120
Back Pair Exact $0.50 $12 1 in 33
$1 $24
$2 $48
$3 $72
$4 $96
$5 $120
3-Way Straight/Box Exact $1 $165 1 in 333
$2 $330
$3 $495
$4 $660
$5 $825
Any $1 $40 1 in 111
$2 $80
$3 $160
$4 $160
$5 $200
6-Way Straight/Box Exact $1 $145 1 in 333
$2 $290
$3 $435
$4 $580
$5 $725
Any $1 $20 1 in 56
$2 $40
$3 $60
$4 $80
$5 $100
3-Way Combo Exact $1,50 $125 1 in 111
$3 $250
6-Way Combo Exact $3 $125 1 in 56
$6 $250

This table shows only the additional cost of adding FIREBALL.

Schedule

    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Draw Time Midday 12:40 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 12:40 p.m.
Evening 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m.
Sales Stop Midday 9:22 p.m. 9:22 p.m. 9:22 p.m. 9:22 p.m. 9:22 p.m. 9:22 p.m. 9:22 p.m.
Evening 9:15 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 9:15 p.m.

All times are in Illinois local time.

Things to Know

  • Players pick from six main play types.
  • You can opt to replay your numbers for up to six consecutive days.
  • The Plus FIREBALL option adds an extra number to your ticket, increasing the odds of winning a prize.

How to Play

  • Pick three numbers from 0 to 9, or select Quick Pick for random digits.
  • Choose a wager amount between $0.50 and $5.
  • Select a style of play: Straight, Box, Front Pair, Back Pair, Straight/Box, or Combo.
  • Choose your draw time: midday, evening, or both.
  • Mark how many times to replay your numbers (up to six days).
  • Check if you’ve won.

Ticket Cost

  • $0.50, $1, $2, $3, $4, or $5 per play.
  • $1, $2, $3, $4, or $5 for the Straight/Box play type.
  • $1.50, $3, or $6 for Combo play types.
  • Plus FIREBALL doubles your wager.

FAQs

When are Pick 3 draws held?

Draws are held every day at 12:40 p.m. (midday) and 9:22 p.m. (evening).

How do you play this game?

Pick three numbers between 0 and 9 or mark the Quick Pick option. Choose a style of play and wager. Mark your desired draw: midday, evening or both.

What is the Plus FIREBALL option?

The FIREBALL option adds an extra random number to your game. Any of the drawn numbers can be replaced with the FIREBALL number to increase the odds of winning a prize.

What is the top prize in Illinois’ Pick 3?

Players can win $2,500 in a Straight play type with a $5 wager.

What’s the lowest prize available in the game?

You can win $25 in the Front Pair or Back Pair play type when you wager $0.50.

How many play types does Pick 3 have?

Pick 3 has six play types and eleven ways to win a prize.

Do you have more Illinois Pick 3 questions? Contact us, and we’d love to help you out.