Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about playing Pick 3 in New Hampshire. Whether you have never bought a ticket before or you are a regular player who might want clarification about a couple of points, you can find out more here.
To play Pick 3, you have to choose a type of bet from the options that are available, then select your numbers between 0 and 9, and decide how much to wager.
You can play a Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair, Back Pair or Single Digit. Go to the How to Play page to learn more about each bet type.
Drawings are held twice a day, at 1:10 p.m. and 6:55 p.m.
You can purchase Tri-State Pick 3 tickets until 1:00 p.m. for the Day draw, or 6:45 p.m. for the Evening draw.
The Tri-State Lottery comprises the state lotteries of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. The same version of Pick 3 is played in each state, so the winning numbers are the same and you have the same playing options.
You must be at least 18 years old to buy lottery tickets in New Hampshire.
Pick 3 has flexible pricing, so you can bet just $0.50, or in $0.50 increments up to a maximum of $1.
A 3-Way combination is a number that can be ordered three ways, so it has to include two identical digits and one that is unique. A 6-Way combination has three different numbers, so it can be ordered six different ways. The type of combination is important in Box and Straight/Box bets, as it directly influences the odds of winning and the prize you can receive.
The prize is different for each bet type. The most you can win is 500x your bet amount, if you play a Straight and match the numbers exactly. If you wager the maximum $5, this means you can play for a payout of $2,500. Go to the Prizes and Odds page to see all the available payouts.
The odds of winning depend on your type of bet. For example, if you play a Straight, your chances of winning are 1 in 1,000. If you play a Single Digit, they are 1 in 10.
You can enter your numbers into as many as 21 consecutive days, making it 42 draws in a row if you play both the Day draw and the Evening draw.
Yes, you can cancel a ticket by taking it back to the retailer where you purchased it before the relevant drawing takes place.
If your ticket gets lost or damaged, you may not be able to claim any prizes you would have been due. It is your responsibility to keep your ticket safe, and it is a good idea to sign the back of it to prove ownership. If you lose a ticket and think you may be a winner, contact the New Hampshire Lottery for assistance in case someone has handed in your entry.
You have one year from the date of a drawing before your prize expires.
Prizes of less than $600 can be claimed from New Hampshire Lottery retailers, while larger amounts can be collected from the New Hampshire Lottery headquarters in Concord. You can also claim prizes of any value by mailing in your winning tickets to Attn: Claims, New Hampshire Lottery, 14 Integra Drive, Concord, NH 03301.