Play 3 Lottery
Connecticut Lotteries
Game Details
How To Play: Pick 3 main balls from 0-9
Jackpot Odds: 1 in 1,000
Ticket Price: $1.00
Draw Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Next Draw: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM (in 16 hours from now)
Official WebsitePrize Structure
| Play Type | Match | Prize (per $1 Play) |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | All 3 Numbers in Exact Order | $500 |
| Box (3-Way) | All 3 Numbers in Any Order (2 numbers the same) | $166 |
| Box (6-Way) | All 3 Numbers in Any Order (all numbers different) | $83 |
| Straight/Box (3-Way) | Exact Order and Any Order (2 numbers the same) | $333 Straight, $83 Box |
| Straight/Box (6-Way) | Exact Order and Any Order (all numbers different) | $291.50 Straight, $41.50 Box |
| Front Pair | First 2 Numbers in Exact Order | $50 |
| Back Pair | Last 2 Numbers in Exact Order | $50 |
| Split Pair | First and Last Numbers in Exact Order | $50 |
| Combo | All Combinations for Selected Numbers | See Combo Payout Chart |
About Play 3
Connecticut Play3 Lottery
Play3 is a daily numbers game played in Connecticut. Players choose three digits, each from 0 to 9, and select a play type. Drawings are held twice daily, at midday and evening.
How to Play:
- Pick three numbers, each from 0 to 9. You can pick the same number more than once.
- Choose your play type:
- Straight: Match all three numbers in the exact order drawn.
- Box: Match all three numbers in any order. There are 3-way boxes (when two numbers are the same, e.g., 121) and 6-way boxes (when all three numbers are different, e.g., 123).
- Straight/Box: A combination of straight and box plays. If your numbers qualify for both a straight and box win, you win both prizes.
- Front Pair: Match the first two numbers in the exact order drawn.
- Back Pair: Match the last two numbers in the exact order drawn.
- Split Pair: Match the first and last number in the exact order drawn.
- Combo: All possible Straight combinations of your numbers.
- Choose your wager amount. Different play types have different minimum and maximum wager amounts.
- Mark your selections on a playslip or tell the retailer your choices.
- Purchase your ticket.
Drawing Times:
Midday: Approximately 1:57 PM ET
Evening: Approximately 10:38 PM ET
Winning:
Match your numbers according to the play type you selected to win a prize. Payouts vary depending on the play type and wager amount.
Odds:
- Straight: 1 in 1,000
- Box (3-Way): 1 in 333.3
- Box (6-Way): 1 in 166.7
- Front, Split or Back Pair: 1 in 100
See the official Connecticut Lottery website for complete details and official rules.
Latest Results
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Jackpot |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2026 | 5 1 2 | |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 0 8 4 | |
| Jan 09, 2026 | 2 3 4 | |
| Jan 08, 2026 | 1 0 6 | |
| Jan 07, 2026 | 1 5 6 | |
| Jan 06, 2026 | 5 7 6 | |
| Jan 05, 2026 | 0 7 1 | |
| Jan 04, 2026 | 5 6 9 | |
| Jan 03, 2026 | 5 3 3 | |
| Jan 02, 2026 | 9 7 0 | |
| Jan 01, 2026 | 2 2 8 |
| Number | Stats | Window | Total | Last Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hot |
20
|
875 | Jan 11, 2026 0 draws ago |
| 5 | Hot |
19
|
856 | Jan 11, 2026 0 draws ago |
| 0 | Warm |
18
|
880 | Jan 10, 2026 1 draws ago |
| 1 | Warm |
16
|
802 | Jan 11, 2026 0 draws ago |
| 6 | Warm |
16
|
835 | Jan 08, 2026 3 draws ago |
| 3 | Cold |
13
|
845 | Jan 09, 2026 2 draws ago |
| 4 | Cold |
13
|
854 | Jan 10, 2026 1 draws ago |
| 7 | Cold Overdue |
13
|
786 | Jan 06, 2026 5 draws ago |
| 8 | Cold |
13
|
858 | Jan 10, 2026 1 draws ago |
The statistics below show how often each number has appeared in recent draws and across the full history of this lottery. To keep results relevant, most calculations are based on the last 50 draws (Window).
đ Number Status
Hot Drawn more frequently than average in recent draws.
Warm Drawn at an average rate.
Cold Drawn less frequently than average.
Overdue Has not appeared for longer than statistically expected.
đ Window vs Total
- Window (Last 50 draws): A rolling set of the most recent 50 draws used for all frequency, trend, and status calculations.
- Total: Counts based on all historical draws available for this lottery.
đĸ Window Statistics
- Frequency: How many times the number appeared within the last 50 draws.
- Expected frequency: The statistical average of how often a number would be expected to appear in the same window.
đĸ Total Statistics
The total number of times the number has been drawn across all recorded draws.
These statistics describe past results only and do not predict future outcomes.