Pick 3 NJ is a New Jersey lotto lover’s favorite, with multiple ways to join the fun — and win! —twice every day. Take a closer look at the New Jersey Lottery Pick 3, plus a step-by-step guide on how to play.
How Do You Play Pick 3 NJ?
Get started by picking three lucky numbers between zero and nine, select a bet type (we’ll get into the types of bets you can place soon) and place a wager between $0.50 and $5.
You can also opt-in to FIREBALL, an exciting add-on that gives you more chances to pick a winning number for twice the wager, or Instant Match, which makes you eligible to win $500 for only $1 more per play.
If you feel really confident with your lucky numbers, you can even opt into Pick 3’s Multi-Draw option, which allows you to play the same numbers in up to seven selected additional drawings.
Once you’ve made your picks and chosen your add-ons, it’s time to compare your selections against the day’s chosen numbers to see if you’re a winner.
Pick 3 NJ Betting Styles
The New Jersey Lottery Pick 3 lets you choose from one of seven types of gameplay, including:
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Straight: The numbers you choose must match the day’s winning numbers, in the exact order, to win.
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Box: Your selections must match the day’s winning numbers but in any order. You can also choose a box 3-way or 6-way combination bet, which makes you eligible to win if your chosen numbers match the day’s winners in one of three or six selected combinations, respectively.
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Wheel: A wheel bet lets you make a straight wager for any combination of your chosen numbers. Like box bets, a wheel bet type offers three- and six-way combos. However, a wheel bet requires multiple wagers placed on different number sequences, whereas a box bet only requires a single wager.
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Straight/box: A combination of straight and box bet types, this method lets you win straight and box prizes when your numbers match with one of six winning sequences.
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Front pair: Pick the first two numbers to play in your game. If they match the order of the day’s first two winning numbers, you’ll be eligible for a prize.
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Back pair: Pick the last numbers of the winning sequence, in the exact order of the day’s selection, to win this bet type.
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Split pair: Choose the first and last numbers to play. If the orders match, you’ll win.
What Is the NJ Lottery Pick 3 Grand Prize?
Wondering what you could win when you play Pick 3 NJ? Take a look at some prize amounts based on popular bet types.
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Bet Type |
Prize Amount for $1 Wager |
Prize Amount with FIREBALL |
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Straight |
$500 |
$180 |
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Box (3-way) |
$160 |
$60 |
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Box (6-way) |
$80 |
$30 |
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Wheel (3-way) |
$500 |
$180 |
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Wheel (6-way) |
$500 |
$180 |
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Front pair |
$50 |
$18 |
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Back pair |
$50 |
$18 |
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Split pair |
$50 |
$18 |
Keep in mind, a straight/box bet is a combination of straight and box play types. If you make a straight/box bet and win, you’ll win both straight and box prizes.
Where to Play the New Jersey Lottery Pick 3
In most cases, you can play Pick 3 NJ at any licensed lottery retailer — but Jackpocket makes it even more fun and convenient for eligible lotto lovers ages 18 and above to enjoy their favorite lottery games online, including NJ Pick 3, Pick 4 and Jersey Cash 5.
When you use Jackpocket, you can make and fund an account, then order Pick 3 NJ tickets right on your phone. Ready to get started?
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