How much does Ohio Pick 3 pay?

A $1 Straight pays $500. A $0.50 Straight pays $250. Box payouts depend on the combination type: 6-way Box pays $80 ($1 bet), 3-way Box pays $160 ($1 bet). A $1 Combo covers all Straight combinations for a higher ticket cost but guarantees the full $500 prize if any order matches.

What time is Ohio Pick 3 drawn?

Ohio Pick 3 draws twice daily — midday at 12:29 PM ET and evening at 7:29 PM ET, seven days a week. Results are available immediately after each draw on the Ohio Lottery website and on Lottorios.

What is the difference between Straight and Box in Ohio Pick 3?

Straight requires your digits to match in exact order (e.g., you pick 4-7-2 and the draw is 4-7-2). Box wins in any order (e.g., you pick 4-7-2 and any permutation like 7-2-4 wins). Straight pays more ($500 vs $80 for a 6-way Box on a $1 bet). Straight/Box combines both plays on one ticket for $1 per combination.

What is a Combo bet in Ohio Pick 3?

A Combo bet plays every possible Straight order for your 3 digits. For 3 different digits (6 permutations), a Combo costs $6 but pays $500 if any order wins. For a double (3 permutations), it costs $3. Combo guarantees the Straight prize if your digits are drawn in any order — it is Box-level odds with Straight-level payout.

Can I play Ohio Pick 3 online?

Yes — Ohio Lottery's iLottery platform lets you play Pick 3 online. You must be 18+ and physically located in Ohio at the time of purchase. Online players can choose Straight, Box, Combo, Front Pair, or Back Pair bets and pick draw time (midday, evening, or both).

What is a Front Pair or Back Pair in Ohio Pick 3?

Front Pair matches only the first 2 digits in exact order (any 3rd digit wins). Back Pair matches only the last 2 digits. Both pay $50 for a $1 bet and have odds of 1 in 100. These are the easiest Ohio Pick 3 bets to win.

How to Play Ohio Pick 3: Rules, Odds & Every Play Type

A complete guide to Ohio Pick 3 — every bet type explained, exact odds and payouts, draw schedule, and how to choose the right play for your strategy.

Lior Tencher
September 18, 2026
7 min read

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#Pick 3
#How To Play
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Quick Summary

Ohio Pick 3 is a daily numbers game run by the Ohio Lottery. Pick any 3 digits (0–9), choose a bet type, and match the drawn numbers. Draws happen twice daily — midday (12:29 PM ET) and evening (7:29 PM ET). You can bet Straight (exact order), Box (any order), Combo (all Straights), or Pair bets. Straight pays $500 for a $1 bet; Box pays up to $160. Every ticket funds Ohio education.

1 in 1,000

Straight odds

$500

Max prize ($1 Straight)

2×/day

Daily draws

Min ticket price

1. How to Play Ohio Pick 3

Playing Ohio Pick 3 takes three steps: choose your numbers, choose your bet type, and choose your draw.

Pick 3 digits

Choose any 3 digits from 0–9. Repeating digits (e.g., 4-4-7) are allowed. You can also use Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers.

Choose bet type

Straight (exact order), Box (any order), Combo (all Straights), Straight/Box (split), Front Pair, or Back Pair. Each has different odds and payouts.

Pick draw & amount

Bet $0.50 or $1 per play. Choose midday draw (12:29 PM ET), evening draw (7:29 PM ET), or both. You can play up to 7 days in advance.

2. Every Bet Type Explained

Ohio Pick 3 offers 7 bet types. Here is every one with its exact odds, payout, and a concrete example.

StraightHardest

Match all 3 digits in exact order

Odds

1 in 1,000

$1 payout

$500

$0.50 payout

$250

Example

Pick 4-7-2 → draw must be 4-7-2

Box (6-way)Easiest

All 3 digits different — any order wins

Odds

1 in 167

$1 payout

$80

$0.50 payout

$40

Example

Pick 4-7-2 → any of 6 orders wins

Box (3-way)Easy

One pair (e.g., 4-4-7) — any order wins

Odds

1 in 333

$1 payout

$160

$0.50 payout

$80

Example

Pick 4-4-7 → 4-4-7 or 4-7-4 or 7-4-4 wins

Straight/BoxFlexible

Half Straight + half Box on one ticket

Odds

1 in 1,000 (Straight) / 1 in 167 (Box)

$1 payout

$290 Straight win · $40 Box-only win

$0.50 payout

N/A ($1 min)

Example

$1 covers both plays at $0.50 each

ComboBox odds + Straight pay

All Straight permutations on one ticket

Odds

1 in 167 (6-way) · 1 in 333 (3-way)

$1 payout

$500 (any order)

$0.50 payout

N/A

Example

6 combos × $1 = $6 ticket; pays $500 if any order matches

Front PairEasiest

First 2 digits match in order (3rd any)

Odds

1 in 100

$1 payout

$50

$0.50 payout

$25

Example

Pick 4-7-X → draw 4-7-anything wins

Back PairEasiest

Last 2 digits match in order (1st any)

Odds

1 in 100

$1 payout

$50

$0.50 payout

$25

Example

Pick X-7-2 → draw anything-7-2 wins

3. Odds & Prizes at a Glance

All payouts shown for a $1 bet. Ohio Pick 3 uses fixed payouts — the prize you see is exactly what you receive, regardless of how many other people win.

Bet Type	Odds (1 in)	$1 Prize	$0.50 Prize
Straight	1,000	$500	$250
Box (6-way)	167	$80	$40
Box (3-way)	333	$160	$80
Straight/Box (Straight win)	1,000	$290	$145
Straight/Box (Box-only win)	167 or 333	$40 or $80	$20 or $40
Combo (6-way)	167	$500	N/A
Combo (3-way)	333	$500	N/A
Front Pair / Back Pair	100	$50	$25

4. Which Bet Type Should You Play?

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Goal

Maximum prize for $1

→ Straight — $500 payout, 1 in 1,000 odds

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Goal

Best odds of any win

→ Front Pair or Back Pair — 1 in 100, pays $50

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Goal

Box odds, Straight prize

→ Combo — pays $500 if any order matches (costs $3–$6)

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Goal

Balanced risk/reward

→ Straight/Box — covers both for $1 total (split $0.50/$0.50)

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Goal

Numbers with a double (e.g., 4-4-7)

→ Box (3-way) — better odds than 6-way because fewer permutations exist

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Goal

Triples (e.g., 7-7-7)

→ Straight only — triples cannot be Boxed (only 1 permutation)

5. Draw Schedule

Midday Draw

12:29 PM ET

Sales cut off at 12:25 PM ET

7 days per week, including holidays

Evening Draw

7:29 PM ET

Sales cut off at 7:25 PM ET

7 days per week, including holidays

6. Ohio Pick 3 Facts

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Funds Ohio education

All Ohio Lottery games, including Pick 3, contribute to the Lottery Profits Education Fund. The Ohio Lottery has contributed over $30 billion to Ohio schools since 1974.

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Play online via iLottery

Ohio Lottery's iLottery platform lets players buy Pick 3 tickets online. Must be 18+ and physically in Ohio. Multi-draw purchases (up to 7 consecutive draws) are available.

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Fixed payouts, no jackpot

Ohio Pick 3 prizes are fixed regardless of how many people win. There is no rolling jackpot — $500 Straight is the maximum prize. Claims over $599 require a claim form.

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Tracked on Lottorios

Lottorios automatically tracks Ohio Pick 3 hot digits, cold digits, and overdue numbers for both midday and evening draws — updated after every draw.

ℹ️Ohio Pick 3 is a game of chance. No strategy changes the fixed mathematical odds of any draw. Always play within your budget. If gambling is affecting you or someone you know: National Council on Problem Gambling — call or text 1-800-522-4700 (free, 24/7).

Ohio Pick 3 Statistics on Lottorios

Check live Ohio Pick 3 draw results, hot and cold digits, and overdue numbers on Lottorios — automatically updated after every midday and evening draw.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ohio Pick 3 Straight odds are 1 in 1,000 — you match all 3 digits in exact order. Box bets are easier: a 6-way Box (all different digits) is 1 in 167, a 3-way Box (one pair) is 1 in 333. Front/Back Pair bets are 1 in 100.

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