Prize Structure
See the Pick 3 and Pick 4 How to Play for descriptions of the different Bet Types.
Pick 3 Prize Structure and Probability
Prize amounts of $600 or less in red can be cashed at any Maryland Lottery retailer.
| Bet Type See How to Play | What Wins | Examples If you bet: | You are a winner if any of these combinations are selected | Payout 50¢ bet | Payout $1 bet |
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| STRAIGHT (Probability: 1 in 1,000) | Match in exact order | 123 | 123 | $250 | $500 |
| 3-WAY BOX (Probability: 1 in 333.33) | Match in any order | 113 (2 digits the same) | 113 131 311 | $80 | $160 |
| 6-WAY BOX (Probability: 1 in 166.67) | Match in any order | 123 (all digits different) | 123 132 213 231 312 321 | $40 | $80 |
| FRONT PAIR (Probability: 1 in 100) | Match first 2 digits in exact order | 12x | 12+ any number (10 ways to win) | $25 | $50 |
| BACK PAIR (Probability: 1 in 100) | Match last 2 digits in exact order | x23 | Any number +23 (10 ways to win) | $25 | $50 |
| 3-WAY COMBINATION (Probability: 1 in 1,000) | Match in any order | 113 (2 digits the same, 3 straight bets) | 113 131 311 (minimum ticket cost $1.50) | $250 | $500 |
| 6-WAY COMBINATION (Probability: 1 in 1,000) | Match in any order | 123 (all digits different, 6 straight bets) | 123 132 213 231 312 321 (minimum ticket cost $3.00) | $250 | $500 |
| STRAIGHT/BOX 3-WAY (Probability: 1 in 333.33) | Match in any order (different payouts) | 113 (2 digits the same) | Straight & Box: 113 Box: 131 311 (total ticket cost $1.00) | Straight/Box = $330 Box Only = $80 |
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| STRAIGHT/BOX 6-WAY (Probability: 1 in 166.67) | Match in any order (different payouts) | 123 (all digits different) | Straight & Box: 123 Box: 132 213 231 312 321 (total ticket cost $1.00) | Straight/Box = $290 Box Only = $40 |
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Pick 4 Prize Structure and Probability
Prize amounts of $600 or less in red can be cashed at any Maryland Lottery retailer.
| Bet Type See How to Play | What Wins | Examples If you bet: | You are a winner if any of these combinations are selected | Payout 50¢ bet | Payout $1 bet |
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| STRAIGHT (Probability: 1 in 10,000) | Match in exact order | 1234 | 1234 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 4-WAY BOX (Probability: 1 in 2,500) | Match in any order | 1112 (3 digits the same) | 1112 1121 1211 2111 | $600 | $1,200 |
| 6-WAY BOX (Probability: 1 in 1,666.67) | Match in any order | 1122 (two pairs) | 1122 2121 2112 1221 1212 2211 | $400 | $800 |
| 12-WAY BOX (Probability: 1 in 833.33) | Match in any order | 1123 (2 digits the same) | 1123 1132 1213 1231 1321 1312 2113 2131 2311 3211 3121 3112 | $200 | $400 |
| 24-WAY BOX (Probability: 1 in 416.67) | Match in any order | 1234 (all digits different) | 1234 1243 1324 1342 1423 1432 2134 2143 2314 2341 2413 2431 3142 3124 3214 3241 3412 3421 4123 4132 4213 4231 4312 4321 | $100 | $200 |
| STRAIGHT/BOX 4-WAY (Probability: 1 in 2,500) | Match in any order (different payouts) | 1112 (3 digits the same) | One ticket with your number played straight and 4-way box (minimum ticket cost $1.00) | STRAIGHT/BOX = $3,100 BOX ONLY = $600 |
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| STRAIGHT/BOX 6-WAY (Probability: 1 in 1,666.67) | Match in any order (different payouts) | 1122 (two pairs) | One ticket with your number played straight and 6-way box (minimum ticket cost $1.00) | STRAIGHT/BOX = $2,900 BOX ONLY = $400 |
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| STRAIGHT/BOX 12-WAY (Probability: 1 in 833.33) | Match in any order (different payouts) | 1123 (2 digits the same) | One ticket with your number played straight and 12-way box (minimum ticket cost $1.00) | STRAIGHT/BOX = $2,700 BOX ONLY = $200 |
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| STRAIGHT/BOX 24-WAY (Probability: 1 in 416.67) | Match in any order (different payouts) | 1234 (all digits different) | One ticket with your number played straight and 24-way box (minimum ticket cost $1.00) | STRAIGHT/BOX = $2,600 BOX ONLY = $100 |
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| 4-WAY COMBINATION (Probability: 1 in 2,500) | Match in any order | 1112 (3 digits the same, 4 straight bets) | 1112 1121 1211 2111 (minimum ticket cost $1.00) | $1.00 ticket = $1,250 $2.00 ticket = $2,500 $4.00 ticket = $5,000 |
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| 6-WAY COMBINATION (Probability: 1 in 1,666.67) | Match in any order | 1122 (2 pairs, 6 straight bets) | 1122 1212 1221 2211 2121 2112 (minimum ticket cost $1.50) | $1.50 ticket = $1,250 $3.00 ticket = $2,500 $6.00 ticket = $5,000 |
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| 12-WAY COMBINATION (Probability: 1 in 833.33) | Match in any order | 1123 (2 digits the same, 12 straight bets) | 1123 1132 1213 1231 1321 1312 2113 2131 2311 3211 3121 3112 (minimum ticket cost $3.00) | $3.00 ticket = $1,250 $6.00 ticket = $2,500 $12.00 ticket = $5,000 |
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| 24-WAY COMBINATION (Probability: 1 in 416.67) | Match in any order | 1234 (all digits different, 24 straight bets) | 1234 1243 1324 1342 1423 1432 2134 2143 2314 2341 2413 2431 3142 3124 3214 3241 3412 3421 4123 4132 4213 4231 4312 4321 (minimum ticket cost $6.00) | $6.00 ticket = $1,250 $12.00 ticket = $2,500 $24.00 ticket = $5,000 |
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