The payouts you can win in OH Pick 3 are based on the way you play and how much you wager. The number of winners is not a factor, unlike many other lotteries, as all the prizes in Pick 3 are fixed values.
The biggest prizes are available if you play a Straight, as you win 500x your wager. A $1 bet could therefore give you a return of $500. The following table shows the payouts you can receive for each wager type, for a $0.50 play or a $1 play. For some wager types, you can even spend up to $6.
| Wager Type | Odds | Prize ($0.50 Wager) | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 in 1,000 | $250 | $500 |
| Box - 3-Way | 1 in 333 | $83.50 | $167 |
| Box - 6-Way | 1 in 167 | $41.50 | $83 |
| Back-Up Bet - 3-Way | 1 in 1,000/1 in 333 | N/A | $333.50 (Straight/Box)* $83 (Box only) |
| Back-Up Bet - 6-Way | 1 in 1,000/1 in 167 | N/A | $291.50 (Straight/Box)* $41.50 (Box only) |
| Wheel - 3-Way | 1 in 333 | $250 (cost $1.50) | $500 (cost $3) |
| Wheel - 6-Way | 1 in 167 | $250 (cost $3) | $500 (cost $6) |
| 2-Way - 3-Way | 1 in 1,000/1 in 333 | N/A | $333 (Straight/Box)* $83 (Box only) |
| First Digit | 1 in 10 | N/A | $5 |
| Front Pair | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
| Back Pair | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
| Split Pair | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
*This is the combined payout for Straight and Box plays. Back-Up bets must be placed in $1 increments, with half the money going on a Straight play and half on a Box.
Go to the How to Play page to find out more about how each type of wager works.
You can claim Ohio Lottery prizes up to the value of $599 from lottery retailers in the Buckeye State. You just need to present your winning ticket and you will be paid out on the spot if the retailer has sufficient funds available. Alternatively, you can mail your winning tickets to the Ohio Lottery Commission, the Lausche Building – Room 452, 615 West Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113. All prizes must be claimed in Ohio within 180 days – you won’t be able to cash in winnings in another jurisdiction.