Pick 3 Winning Numbers

Of course, if you've been playing games of chance for some time, you surely know what it has to offer. While local daily lotteries do not have the largest jackpots on the planet, they offer decent odds and frequent drawings.

You may have seen this lottery format in action before since it's pretty popular worldwide. The structure provides a lot of freedom to players, which they appreciate. Pick 3 also allows you to change the stake amount, which is a fantastic extra.

How to Play Pick 3

Pick 3 follows the standard three-digit lotteries worldwide. To win a prize, you must choose a three-digit number between 000 and 999 (selecting the same digit more than once if you want) and it must match the numbers drawn. If you don't have any favourite lucky numbers, use the Quick Pick option instead.

Pick 3 winning numbers are chosen twice a day, the 'Midday' draw at 2pm (ET) and the evening draw at 10:30pm (ET).

The following are the most important points to remember. Firstly, deciding the amount you wish to wager, either $1, $2 or $10 per play. 

Secondly, you need to choose which method of play you prefer, Straight Play or Box Play.

The first and simplest is straight play. Your numbers must match all three digits drawn in the same order they appear. For example, if you chose the combination 394 but the numbers drawn were 349 you would not win a prize.

Box play allows more flexibility. The goal is to match the three numbers drawn independently, and the order is not important.

Since the OLG is an Ontario Government organisation and run organization, it does not sell OLG lottery tickets outside of Ontario. As a result, you must be physically in Ontario to play.

Odds of Winning

The chances of winning a prize are pretty high. With Straight play, you have a 1 in 1,000 chance of matching the three digits in the correct order. For the Box play option the odds are much more attractive at 1 in 167 (for matching three unique and different digits) and 1 in 333 (when two of the three drawn digits are identical).

If you win with straight play, you'll receive the prize pool divided by the number of winners. As a result, there is no pre-determined sum. That said, the fewer winners there are for a specific draw, the higher the winnings. For Box play the odds are more complex and are detailed on the Official OLG website.

Latest Winning Numbers

Payout

There are frequent winners of Pick 3 with some amazing prizes. For example, a resident of Oakville won 25,000 dollars in Pick 3 recently. The game regularly reveals winners within the region of $10,000 - $15,000.

There are various ways to claim your winnings, partly depending on how much you win and how you purchased the ticket. 

If you went to a retailer you can claim up to $1000 in-store and for larger amounts you should claim either by mail or online. If playing online, smaller sums up to $1000 are automatically credited to the online account, whereas with larger amounts you must submit a claim and await further instructions.

For larger amounts, two forms of ID are required when submitting your claim.

The latest results of Pick 3 are broadcast twice daily, seven days a week. You can watch the drawing on the OLG website, or you may go to one of the OLG retail locations to see whether you've won. In addition, the official website of the OLG has a results archive, giving you the opportunity to double-check your ticket for winnings.

Who Can Play Pick 3

In Ontario, anyone over the age of 18 can play the lottery. There is no residency requirement to play, so you can still purchase tickets even if you don't live in the province.

You'll need to go to an authorized retailer to buy a ticket. These are typically convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets online through the official Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation website.

History of Pick 3

Pick 3 was launched in 1989 and has grown in popularity. It has also given a lot of people their lucky breaks.

Play Pick 3 Responsibly

When playing the Pick 3 lotto, it is essential to be responsible and set a budget. This will help you avoid getting in over your head and losing more money than you can afford to lose.

Remember it's a game of chance, and there is no guaranteed way to win. However, there are some things you can do to improve your odds of winning.

1. Make sure you understand the game and the odds before you play. 
2. Set a budget for yourself and stick to it.
3. Try to choose numbers that have a good chance of being drawn.

With some luck, you could be the next on the latest result of Pick 3.