General information about Florida Lottery Pick 3
This is the US based lottery game that was launched in May, 2008, or 12 years, 8 months and 3 days ago. FL Lottery Pick 3 is currently available only in Florida. Previously, the lottery was known as Cash 3, while its current name was only introduced on August 1, 2016. The game-play format used to be different. In particular, the 1-OFF option was only added on August 23, 2010. This gave players 26 extra combinations of their numbers in which the digits are 1 up or 1 down. The lottery is operated by Florida Lottery. In case you want to know more about Florida Lottery, here is their official website: http://www.flalottery.com. Florida Pick 3 results may be found there as well, by the way. As for their support service, Florida Lottery can be reached via the following contact details:
- Florida Lottery Headquarters: 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Lottery Headquarters phone number: (850) 487-7777
Keep in mind that players must be 18 or over to play.
Check Florida Pick 3 results
Florida Pick 3 results are aired right after the drawings that take place in the headquarters of Florida Lottery in Tallahassee. At the moment, draws are held 14 times a week. To be more precise, they are held on each day of the week, at 1:30 PM and 7:57 PM Eastern Time. The numbers are drawn using the Mechanical Lottery Ball Machine. In case you were curious, the first ever draw was held on May 19, 2008, or 12 years, 8 months and 3 days ago.
How it works: picking up Florida Pick 3 numbers
The currently applied format is as follows: 3 / 0-9. As you can see, players are to choose three main Florida Pick 3 numbers from the range between 0 and 9 Florida Pick 3 numbers. The order of numbers drawn matters as well.
Florida Lottery Pick 3 winning odds & prize categories
The lottery currently offers eight prize categories. The amount of the top prize is fixed, which means that FL Lottery Pick 3 is not the one to bring you a record-high jackpot. 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 in 1,000. In particular, you will have to correctly guess all the three Florida Pick 3 numbers. The most important thing is to guess them in the exact order. For more information, please look at the table below:
Match | Prize Amount (for a wager of $1) | Odds | Odds, % |
Straight | $500 | 1 : 1,000 | 0,1 |
Box (6-way) | $80 | 1 : 167 | 0,59 |
Straight + Box (6-way) - Straight match | $290 | 1 : 1,000
| 0,1 |
Straight + Box (6-way) - Straight match | $40 | 1 : 167 | 0,59 |
Pair | $50 | 1 : 100 | 1 |
1-Off wager: Straight match | $250 | 1 : 1,000 | 0,1 |
1-Off wager: 1-off on one digit |
$20 | 1 : 167 | 0,59 |
1-Off wager: 1-off on two digits |
$5 | 1 : 83.33 | 1,2 |
1-Off wager: 1-off on three digits | $10 | 1 : 125 | 0,8 |
The overall winning chances, in turn, are 1 in 9.
Florida Lottery Pick 3 prices
The minimum cost of playing is 50 cents or $1. The lottery does not offer any opportunities to multiply prizes. No add-on games are provided, either.
Hot and cold Florida Pick 3 numbers
The lottery’s most often drawn numbers are 2, 8, 5 (Midday) and 8, 6, 2 (Evening). The cold, or the least frequent numbers are 3, 7, 6 (Midday) and 9, 5, 4 (Evening).
Payouts of Florida Lottery Pick 3 prizes
Keep in mind that FL Lottery Pick 3 jackpot can only be paid out as a lump sum. It is payable by lottery retailers, as well as at local offices and the operator's HQ. Prizes of other categories can be claimed there too. Besides, winning tickets can be sent by mail. Unfortunately, FL Lottery Pick 3 winnings are subject to taxation, but only if the prize exceeds $600. 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 Florida Pick 3 results.