Play 3 is really easy to play. All you need to do is pick your numbers from 0 to 9, then consider the other options for which bet type to play and how much to wager. Drawings take place at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m. You must get your entries in by 1:40 p.m. for the Day draw or 7:30 p.m. for the Night draw. Follow the steps below to take part.
You can wager $0.50 or $1 per play. If you bet $1, you can win twice as much as if your stake is $0.50.
Choose between six different bet types - Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Combination, Front Pair or Back Pair.
Select three numbers from 0 to 9 (or two if playing a Pair). If using a playslip, mark one number from each column, or you can ask the retailer for a Quick Pick.
Specify whether you will be playing the Day draw, Night draw or both. You can play up to seven consecutive drawings.
The total cost is calculated by multiplying the bet amount by the number of draws. After you’ve got your ticket, keep it safe until the draw takes place.
The table below tells you more about all the bet types you can choose from in Delaware, along with examples. The way you play determines what prize you can win, and the odds of landing that prize.
| Bet Type | Description | Example - Numbers selected | Numbers that must be drawn to win the example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | A wager that the three numbers you select will be drawn in that exact order | 777 | 777 |
| Box - 3-Way | Pick two of the same number and one that is different. You win if those three digits appear in any order | 448 | 448, 484 or 844 |
| Box - 6-Way | Select three different numbers. To win, they must all be drawn, but the order is irrelevant | 123 | 123, 132, 213, 231, 312 or 321 |
| Straight/Box - 3-Way | The cost of a Straight/Box is fixed at $1, with half the money going on a Straight and half on a Box. Two of the three numbers must be the same for a 3-Way | 595 | 595 for a Straight/Box win, 559 or 955 for just a Box win |
| Straight/Box - 6-Way | With Straight/Box bets, you can win both parts of the wager if your numbers are drawn in exact order, or just the Box if they appear in another order. All three numbers must be different for a 6-Way | 012 | 012 for a Straight/Box win, 021, 102, 120, 201 or 210 for just a Box win |
| 3-Way Combination | Two of the three numbers you pick must be the same. All three possible combinations are entered as separate Straights, so the total cost is 3 x your selected wager amount | 770 | 770, 707 or 077 |
| 6-Way Combination | Choose three unique numbers. Every combination is entered as a separate Straight play, so you can win better prizes than with a Box wager, but the cost of playing is more | 456 | 456, 465, 546, 564, 645 or 654 |
| Front Pair | A prediction on the first two winning numbers. You must get them in the correct order to win | 12X | 12X |
| Back Pair | This wager ignores the first number and focus on the last two | X77 | X77 |
The most you can win in Play 3 is $500, if you play a Straight and wager $1. The other bet types might not offer such large payouts, but the odds of winning are better. Go to the Prizes page for a full list of everything you can win for each play type.