Pick 3 combines fun prizes and favorable odds. The bet type you pick determines just how much you can win, or how good your chances of winning are. The biggest payout you can receive is $600, if you play a Straight and match all the numbers exactly. Alternatively, if you select a Combo, there’s a 1 in 4 chance that you will match at least one number.
Go to the How to Play page for more information about all the bet types. The table below shows all the odds of winning and the prizes that are available for each wager style.
| Play Type | Odds of Winning | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 in 1,0000 | $600 |
| Box (6-Way) | 1 in 167 | $100 |
| Box (3-Way) | 1 in 333 | $200 |
| Straight/Box - Exact Match | 1 in 1,000 | $350 |
| Straight/Box - 6-Way Box Win | 1 in 200 | $50 |
| Straight/Box - 3-Way Box Win | 1 in 500 | $126 |
| Combo - Match 3 Numbers Exactly | 1 in 1,000 | $100 |
| Combo - Match 2 Numbers Exactly | 1 in 37 | $8 |
| Combo - Match 1 Number Exactly | 1 in 4 | $1 |
The majority of the prize amounts you can win in Pick 3 – anything up to $500 – can be claimed from Nebraska Lottery retailers. Some retailers may have security concerns about paying out prizes below the value of $500 and have the right to ask you to go elsewhere. You can claim prizes worth more than $500 from regional lottery claim centers throughout the state – in Grand Island, Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha, Scottsbluff or Lincoln.
Alternatively, you can claim prizes of any value by mail. You’ll need to send your signed winning ticket to the following address - Nebraska Lottery Prize Claim, P.O. Box 95145, Lincoln, NE 68509-5145.