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What is KY Pick 3 Midday?
KY Pick 3 Midday is a day time draw game where you try to pick three numbers between 0 and 9 that match the winning numbers drawn to win a cash prize. You can also select Quick Pick and the random number generator will choose the numbers for you. Kentucky Pick 3 midday has an evening draw game as well.
You are able to select the amount you want to play. Choose either 50 cents or $1. KY Pick 3 drawings are held seven days a week.
What are Kentucky Pick 3 Day Draw Times?
Sales cut-off time is 1:20 pm ET. Draw time is approximately 10 minutes after the draw entry close.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 1:30 pm ET |
| Monday | 1:30 pm ET |
| Tuesday | 1:30 pm ET |
| Wednesday | 1:30 pm ET |
| Thursday | 1:30 pm ET |
| Friday | 1:30 pm ET |
| Saturday | 1:30 pm ET |
How do I Play KY Cash 3 Midday Draw?
- PICK YOUR NUMBERS:
Ask for a Quick Pick and let the lottery terminal select the numbers for you, or choose three numbers between 0 and 9.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
Pick one of seven different play types: Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Super Straight, Front Pair, Back Pair or Split Pair. Cash 3 tickets cost either 50 cents or $1 per play.
- PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
You can play your numbers for up to 7 consecutive drawing dates on the same ticket. Just tell the cashier at the time of your purchase or mark the Advance Play box on your selection slip.
What are the Kentucky Pick 3 Play Types?
STRAIGHT: Match the winning numbers in exact order to win.
BOX: Match the winning numbers in any order to win.
STRAIGHT/BOX: Match the winning numbers in exact order and win 1/2 the Straight prize and 1/2 the Box prize, or match the winning numbers in any order and win 1/2 the Box prize only.
SUPER STRAIGHT: Pick three numbers and a Straight bet is placed on every possible three-digit combination of those numbers. The ticket price is higher as more combinations are played.
PAIRS: Match the first two numbers in exact order (front pair), the last two numbers in exact order (back pair) or the first and last numbers exactly (split pair).
What Can I Win Playing Midday Pick 3?
| Play Type | Odds | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|
| Straight (Exact) | 1 in 1,000 | $600 |
| Box (3-Way) | 1 in 333 | $200 |
| Box (6-Way) | 1 in 167 | $100 |
| Straight / Box (3-Way) | 1 in 1,000 & 1 in 333 | Box $100 / Straight $400 |
| Straight / Box (6-Way) | 1 in 1,000 & 1 in 167 | Box $50 / Straight $350 |
| Front/Back/Split Pairs | 1 in 100 | $60 |
| 3-Way Super Straight | 1 in 333 | $600 |
| 6-Way Super Straight | 1 in 167 | $600 |
KY Pick 3 Midday FAQs
A: Pick 3 is a twice daily draw game where players select three numbers, each from 0 through 9 to win a top prize of $600 for a straight play.
Q: How much do Pick 3 tickets cost?
A: Tickets cost 50 cents or $1 per play.
Q: Where and when can I play KY Pick 3?
A: You can play both Midday and Evening Pick 3 at all Kentucky Lottery retailers. Midday Draws take place at approximately 1:30 p.m. and evening draws at approximately 10:55 p.m.
Q: Do KY Pick 3 tickets expire?
A: Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date on which the prize was won.
