Ohio (OH) Pick 3 Results, Draw Times & Game Guide

Ohio Pick 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 12:29 PM ET and Evening at 7:29 PM ET. A single play enters the next drawing after that drawing's sales cutoff, so you'll see results fast.

Visit any authorized Ohio Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Pick 3, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost $0.50 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.

Ohio Pick 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.

Playing Ohio Pick 3 online through courier services works just like buying in person, but more convenient. Download the Jackpot.com app or visit their website. Select Pick 3, choose your numbers (or Quick Pick), and set your wager. The service buys an official ticket from a Ohio retailer and scans it to your account. You'll get notifications when you win, and prizes under $600 are credited automatically. Bigger wins require an in-person claim.

Ohio Pick 3 has 2 drawings every day: Ohio Pick 3 Midday draws at 12:29 PM ET with sales closing at 12:25 PM ET. Ohio Pick 3 Evening draws at 7:29 PM ET with sales closing at 7:25 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 Pick 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 Pick 3 is you control the risk-reward balance.

Pick 3 has 6 main play types: Straight, Box, Front Pair, Back Pair, 1-Off, Straight/Box. 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.

Pick 3 is exclusive to Ohio. You'll need to be physically present in Ohio 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 Ohio lottery games to see what's available.