"Quick and Easy" Steppin' Keep it all in the family - or between friends - by playing anniversaries, birthdays or any other three special numbers.
Step 1
Spend 50¢ or $1.00 per game.
Step 2
9 different ways to win up to $500 (see chart), straight (all 3 balls in order) being the easiest way to play.
Step 3
Ask for a Play Slip and pick 3 numbers, 0-9, in any combination. Or simply tell the cashier your numbers and how you want to play.
Step 4
Play twice a day (midday or evening) Monday through Sunday. Midday draws are at 12:40 p.m.; evening draws are at 9:22 p.m. on WGN-TV. Winning Numbers are also published in most local newspapers and on the Winning Numbers Page.
Step 5
If the Pick 3 numbers you choose match the numbers drawn in the proper order, you could be a winner.
WAYS TO WIN
Example
Odds (in 1,000)
Win (50¢) game
Win ($1.00) game
Straight
123
1
$250
$500
Match 3 numbers in exact order
3-Way Box
122
3
$80
$160
Match 3 numbers, of which two are the same, in any order
6-Way Box
123
6
$40
$80
Match 3 numbers in any order
3-Way Combo
122
3
$250 ($1.50)
$500 ($3.00)
Play all 3 straight combinations of 3 numbers, of which 2 are the same and match in any order
6-Way Combo
123
6
$250 ($3.00)
$500 ($6.00)
Play all 6 straight combinations of 3 numbers and match in any order
3-Way Straight/Box
122
1
3
N/A
N/A
$330
$80 (bet box only)
Match 3 numbers, of which 2 are the same, in exact order or any order
The information contained on these pages
is believed to be accurate. The Illinois Lottery, however, reserves the right to correct any errors.
If you believe you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).
