Indiana (IN) Daily 3 Results, Draw Times & Game Guide

Indiana Daily 3 offers multiple ways to play. Pick three digits from 0 to 9, then choose your play type. Straight means exact order, harder but pays more. Box matches in any order with better odds. Combo covers all possible orders for maximum coverage. Wagers start at $0.50 and go up to $1.00. You can play the same numbers multiple ways on one ticket. Drawings happen every day at 2 times: Midday at 1:20 PM ET and Evening at 11:00 PM ET. A single play enters the next drawing after that drawing's sales cutoff, so you'll see results fast.

Visit any authorized Indiana Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Daily 3, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost $1.00 per play. Make sure to buy before that drawing's sales cutoff. Cutoffs vary by drawing time. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.

Indiana doesn't currently allow online lottery purchases. You'll need to visit an authorized retailer in person to buy Daily 3 tickets. This keeps all purchases secure and ensures proper age verification. Some players use courier services from other states, but you must be physically present in that state to purchase. For now, buying at retail locations remains the only legal option for Indiana residents.

Indiana Daily 3 is flexible, you choose how much to wager. Bets range from $0.50 to $1.00 per play. Your wager amount directly affects your potential prize. A $1.00 Straight play might win $500, but a $5.00 wager on the same numbers wins $2,500. Different play types have different payouts at each wager level. You can mix wager amounts and play types on the same ticket. There's no minimum purchase beyond one play.

Indiana Daily 3 has 2 drawings every day: Indiana Daily 3 Midday draws at 1:20 PM ET with sales closing at 1:10 PM ET. Indiana Daily 3 Evening draws at 11:00 PM ET with sales closing at 10:39 PM ET. A single play enters the next drawing after the relevant cutoff. Miss the cutoff? Your ticket automatically enters the following drawing. If you buy a multi-draw ticket, it plays the same numbers for consecutive drawings. Results are usually available within minutes after each draw on the official lottery website.

Odds in Daily 3 depend on which play type you choose. Straight play (exact order) has odds of 1 in 1,000, while Box play (any order) offers better odds depending on your number combination. Want better odds? Choose Box or Front/Back Pair. Want bigger prizes? Go with Straight or Combo. The beauty of Daily 3 is you control the risk-reward balance.

Daily 3 has 5 main play types: Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair, Back Pair. Each works differently. Straight means exact order, pick 1-2-3, and only 1-2-3 wins. Odds: 1 in 1,000. Box matches any order, 1-2-3 wins as 3-2-1, 2-1-3, etc. Better odds, smaller prize. Combo plays every possible order as separate Straight bets for maximum coverage, higher cost. You can mix multiple play types on one ticket. Many players do a small Box wager plus a larger Straight bet on their favorite number.

Daily 3 is exclusive to Indiana. You'll need to be physically present in Indiana to buy tickets, either at a retail location or through a licensed courier service while you're in-state.

This is a state-specific game with its own unique rules and prize structure. Other states have similar games but different names and formats. Browse all Indiana lottery games to see what's available.