General information about Arizona Lottery Pick 3
This is the US based lottery game that was launched in October, 1984, or 36 years, 5 months and 29 days ago. Pick3 is currently available only in Arizona. This is a widely popular lottery, but it has still always been known as Pick3. The game-play format wasn’t changing since the game was launched. The lottery is operated by Arizona Lottery. In case you want to know more about Arizona Lottery, here is their official website: https://www.arizonalottery.com. Arizona Pick 3 results may be found there as well, by the way. As for their support service, Arizona Lottery can be reached via the following contact details:
- Phoenix Office: 4740 E. University Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85034
- Customer Service: 480.921.4400
- Email: [email protected]
Keep in mind that players must be 21 or over to play.
Check Arizona Pick 3 results
Arizona Pick 3 results are aired right after the drawings that take place in the headquarters of Arizona Lottery in Phoenix. At the moment, draws are held six times a week. To be more precise, they are held on each day of the week except Sunday, at 7:00 p.m. (Arizona Time). The numbers are drawn using the lottery machine. In case you were curious, the first ever draw was held on October 13, 1984, or 36 years, 5 months and 29 days ago.
How it works: picking up Arizona Pick 3 numbers
The currently applied format is as follows: 3 digits / 0-9. As you can see, players are to choose three main Arizona Pick 3 numbers from the range between 0 and 9 Arizona Pick 3 numbers. Pay attention that there are neither additional, nor bonus numbers.
Arizona Lottery Pick 3 winning odds & prize categories
The lottery currently offers nine prize categories. The amount of the top prize is fixed, which means that Pick3 is not the one to bring you a record-high jackpot. For now, it accounts for $500 (with $1 wager). Luckily, the fact that the jackpot is quite modest is compensated by indeed high winning odds! As shown by official estimates, the odds of winning the top prize are 1 : 1,000. In particular, you will have to correctly guess all the three Arizona Pick 3 numbers. An important thing, however, is to guess them in the exact order. For more information, please look at the table below:
Play type | Odds | 2 Play prize | 1 Play prize |
Straight (Exact) | 1 : 1,000 | $250 | $500 |
Box Any (3-way) | 1 : 333 | $80 | $160 |
Box Any (6-way) | 1 : 167 | $40 | $80 |
Straight/Box 3-way (Straight) | 1 : 1,000 | $165 | $330 |
Straight/Box 3-way (Box) | 1 : 333 | $40 | $80 |
Straight/Box 6-way (Straight) | 1 : 1,000 | $145 | $290 |
Straight/Box 6-way (Box) | 1 : 167 | $20 | $40 |
Front Pair | 1 : 100 | $25 | $50 |
Back Pair | 1 : 100 | $25 | $50 |
The overall winning chances, in turn, are 1 in 10.
Arizona Lottery Pick 3 prices
The minimum cost of playing is $1. The lottery does not offer any opportunities to multiply prizes. No add-on games are provided, either.
Hot and cold Arizona Pick 3 numbers
The lottery’s most often drawn numbers are 5, 8, and 6. The cold, or the least frequent numbers are 0, 2, and 9.
Payouts of Arizona Lottery Pick 3 prizes
Keep in mind that Pick3 jackpot can only be paid out as a lump sum. It can be claimed in person at the Phoenix or Tucson office or by mail, like prizes of other categories. Besides, lottery retailers pay out prizes up to $100, as well as sometimes up to $599. Unfortunately, Pick3 winnings are subject to taxation: for the US citizens, this is 25% federal taxes and 5% state taxes. One more thing to take into account is that all the prizes are to be claimed within 180 days from the day of the draw or otherwise the winning ticket expires, regardless of Arizona Pick 3 results.