🎲 Pick 3

Illinois Pick 3: Midday & Evening Results, Fireball & Player Guide

Welcome to the live winning numbers portal and complete strategy guide for Illinois Pick 3. As the longest-running terminal daily numbers game in the state, Pick 3 was first launched as The Daily Game in February 1980 and has been played daily by millions of Illinois residents for more than 45 years. Drawings take place twice daily: Midday at 12:40 PM CT and Evening at 9:22 PM Central Time (CT).

Pick 3 features a fixed top cash prize of $500 on a $1.00 Straight wager ($250 on a $0.50 bet) with outstanding 1 in 1,000 winning odds. Over four and a half decades, Pick 3 has paid out hundreds of millions of dollars to winning ticket holders. Players pick three digits from 0-0-0 to 9-9-9 and select their preferred wager style, including Straight (exact order), 6-Way Box, 3-Way Box, Straight/Box combinations, Combo, Front Pair, and Back Pair.

Players can also activate the Fireball add-on for an amount equal to their base wager. A Fireball number (0-9) is drawn immediately following the standard Pick 3 numbers. The Fireball digit can substitute for any of the three winning numbers drawn, allowing players to create up to three additional winning number combinations on a single ticket slip for increased win frequency!

Net proceeds from Pick 3 sales directly support the Illinois Common School Fund, providing critical classroom funding to public schools in every neighborhood and county across Illinois. Tickets can be purchased at authorized retail agents across the state or online via the official Illinois Lottery platform (website and mobile app). All prizes must be claimed within 365 days of the draw date.

How Illinois Pick 3 Works & Play Types

Pick 3 digits from 000 to 999 and choose your play style:

• Straight: Match 3 digits in exact order. Pays $500 on a $1 bet ($250 on $0.50).
• 6-Way Box: 3 unique digits in any order (e.g., 1-2-3). Pays $80 on a $1 bet.
• 3-Way Box: 2 matching digits (e.g., 1-1-2). Pays $160 on a $1 bet.
• Straight/Box: $0.50 Straight + $0.50 Box on a $1 ticket. Pays $330 for exact match or $40/$80 for box match.
• Front / Back Pair: Match first 2 or last 2 digits in exact order. Pays $50 on a $1 bet.
• Fireball Option: Replaces any drawn number with the Fireball digit to form winning combinations.
• Advance Play: Play up to 7 consecutive days (14 drawings) on a single play slip.

Pick 3 Payouts & Odds Table ($1.00 Wagers)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Illinois Pick 3