Ohio Pick Games
Pick Games are fun and easy to play, so why not pick one of them for a chance to win great prizes? In Ohio, the available games are Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5. Each of the three games offers a variety of play types and two wager amounts, so you have more freedom than with other lotteries.
Draws are held twice every day at approximately 12:29 PM and 7:29 PM, Sunday through Friday, with ticket sales closing at 12:25 PM and 7:25 PM. On Saturdays, the evening draw takes place during the Cash Explosion TV show, between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
With so many play types for each game, first-time players might have a difficult time understanding how Pick Games actually work. That’s why we’ve created the tables below which clearly explain how to play and, more importantly, how to win. We’ve also included the prize categories along with the odds of winning.
Ohio Pick 3
Pick 3 is a three-digit game. Learn how to play it below.
| Play Type | How to Win | Wager |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | Match the three numbers drawn in the exact order from left to right. | $0.50 or $1 |
| Boxed | Match the numbers drawn in any order. There are two types of Boxed bets. Read more about them below. | $0.50 or $1 |
| 6-Way Boxed | Select three unique numbers (1, 2, 3) for six ways to win (1-2-3; 1-3-2; 2-1-3; 2-3-1; 3-1-2; and 3-2-1) | $0.50 or $1 |
| 3-Way Boxed | Select two same numbers and one unique number (1, 2, 1) for three ways to win (1-1-2; 1-2-1; and 2-1-1) | $0.50 or $1 |
| Back-Up | The Straight and Boxed bets are combined as the Straight play is “backed up” with the Boxed play. If you’re lucky enough to win on a Straight bet, you will receive the payouts of both the Straight and Boxed bets. | Min. $1 |
| Pair | Match two numbers drawn in the exact order. There are three different types of Pair bets. Explore them below. | $0.50 or $1 |
| Front Pair | Match the first and second number drawn in the exact order (1, 2, X) | $0.50 or $1 |
| Back Pair | Match the second and third number drawn in the exact order (X, 2, 3) | $0.50 or $1 |
| Split Pair | Match the first and third Number drawn in the exact order (1, X, 3) | $0.50 or $1 |
| Wheel | This is a Straight play on every combination of your numbers. For example, if you go for 1-2-3, the possible combinations would be 1-2-3; 2-1-3; 3-1-2; 1-3-2; 3-2-1 and 2-3-1. | $0.50 or $1 |
| 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 |
Ohio Pick 4
Pick 4 is a four-digit game. Ready to see how to enter?
| Play Type | How to Win | Wager |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | Match the four numbers drawn in the exact order from left to right. | $0.50 or $1 |
| Boxed | Match the numbers drawn in any order. There are four types of Boxed bets. Learn the differences among them below. | $0.50 or $1 |
| 4-Way Boxed | Select three same numbers and one unique number (1, 1, 1, 2) for four ways to win. | $0.50 or $1 |
| 6-Way Boxed | Select two pairs of the same numbers (1, 2, 2, 1) for six ways to win. | $0.50 or $1 |
| 12-Way Boxed | Select two same numbers and two unique numbers (1, 2, 3, 3) for 12 ways to win. | $0.50 or $1 |
| 24-Way Boxed | Select four unique numbers for 24 ways to win. | $0.50 or $1 |
| Back-Up | With this play type, you can combine the Straight and Boxed bets on the same ticket. In this case, the Straight play is “backed up” by the Boxed play. For a Straight win, you will get both Straight and Boxed prizes. | Min. $1 |
| Wager Type | Prize Payout | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | $5,000 | 1 in 10,000 |
| 4-Way Boxed | $1,198 | 1 in 2,500 |
| 6-Way Boxed | $800 | 1 in 1,667 |
| 12-Way Boxed | $400 | 1 in 833 |
| 24-Way Boxed | $200 | 1 in 417 |
Ohio Pick 5
Pick 5 is a five-digit game. There are plenty of play types to choose from, so check them out below!
| Play Type | How to Win | Wager |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | atch the five numbers drawn in the exact order from left to right. | $0.50 or $1 |
| Boxed | Match the numbers drawn in any order. There are six types of Boxed bets. Find out which one suits you best below. | $0.50 or $1 |
| 120-Way Boxed | Select five unique numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) | $0.50 or $1 |
| 60-Way Boxed | Select a pair of the same number and three unique numbers (1, 1, 2, 3, 4) | $0.50 or $1 |
| 30-Way Boxed | Select two different pairs of numbers and one unique number (1, 1, 2, 2, 3) | $0.50 or $1 |
| 20-Way Boxed | Select three same numbers and two unique numbers (1, 1, 1, 2, 3). | $0.50 or $1 |
| 10-Way Boxed | Select three same numbers and a pair of another number (1, 1, 1, 2, 2). | $0.50 or $1 |
| 5-Way Boxed | Select four same numbers and one unique number (1, 1, 1, 1, 2). | $0,50 or $1 |
| Pair | You need to match the first two, three or four numbers. Alternatively, you need to match the last two, three or four numbers. There are six Pair play types. | $0.50 or $1 |
| Front Four | Match the first four unique numbers drawn in the exact order (1, 2, 3, 4, X). | $0.50 or $1 |
| Back Four | Match the last four numbers drawn in the exact order (X, 2, 3, 4, 5). | $0.50 or $1 |
| Front Three | Match the first three numbers drawn in the exact order (1, 2, 3, X, X). | $0.50 or $1 |
| Back Three | Match the last three numbers drawn in the exact order (X, X, 3, 4, 5). | $0.50 or $1 |
| Front Pair | Match the first two numbers drawn in the exact order (1, 2, X, X, X). | $0.50 or $1 |
| Back Pair | Match the last two numbers drawn in the exact order (X, X, X, 4, 5). | $0.50 or $1 |
| Back-Up | Mix it up and combine a Straight bet and a Boxed bet on a single ticket. If you win on a Straight bet, you will receive both the Straight and Boxed prizes. | Min. $1 |
| Wager Type | Prize ($0.50 Wager) | Prize ($1 Wager) | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | $25,000 | $50,000 | 1 in 10,000 |
| 120-Way Boxed | $208.50 | $417 | 1 in 833 |
| 60-Way Boxed | $417 | $834 | 1 in 1,667 |
| 30-Way Boxed | $834 | $1,668 | 1 in 3,333 |
| 20-Way Boxed | $1,250 | $2,500 | 1 in 5,000 |
| 10-Way Boxed | $2,500 | $5,000 | 1 in 10,000 |
| 5-Way Boxed | $5,000 | $10,000 | 1 in 20,000 |