Winning The Pick 3 Game.

Usually, when playing for a lottery that wins millions it is best to avoid birthdates since at least 1/2 the numbers are over 31; But it is okay for Pick 3 games.

Now how many combinations are there in 'any' pick 3 game ?  Since we can pick a digit from 0 to 9 in 3 places then the total number combinations are 1000 ( 10 x 10 x 10). No, it is not 30 combinations the numbers go from 0 to 999.

When playing the numbers straight there are 720 combinations of all 3 digits different, 
and 270 combinations for 2 digits being  the same, 
and 10 straights all  3 digits are the same  111,222,333 etc.

Here are the percentages:
720/1000 = 72/100 or 72 %  
so 72% of the time the numbers with all different digits show up.

270/1000=27/100 or 27% 
so 27% of the time the numbers with 2 alike digits show up.

Now there are 10 straights such as 111, 222,333 etc.
10/1000 or 1/100 or 1% 
 1% of the time a straight shows up.

Now there are 210 boxed combinations which will win no matter what order the numbers are being called.
There are 120 boxed combinations of all six digits being different ,and 90 boxed combinations of two digits being the same.

57% of the time  boxed combinations of 3 different digits show up.
42% of the time boxed combinations of doubles ( 2 digits the same) show up. 
As for the straights such as 111,222,333, it is still 1% since the only way to play them are straight.

Now there are a lot of methods of picking your pick 3 numbers there is even one that is so ridiculous that uses the day of the month and year.Does all 50 states call out the same number at the same time on the same day?  NO.

Not only that they show us on paper they came up with that number, and they turn the pages back maybe 4 days ago (see, it's right here) What is really going on is when  they're figuring  the numbers from the day of the month  and year, day after day ,that a person  eventually winds up with all 210 boxed combinations written down. It means nothing.

So people who do go by the days of the month and year may save themselves a lot to time  and trouble,just by printing out all 210 boxed combinations in the first place.

Now how to you win the pick 3?  Well, there are wheeling systems that lets you use 4 to 10 digits sorted out in 3 digit combinations but it seems a lot of work or a waste of time since the boxed combinations only wins $40 or $80.Of course playing the numbers straight yields $250 at 50 cents a game, but the digits must be called in the exact order.

There are people who play the pick 3 for a dollar a day,day after day, and if they're lucky enough they may win   $500  (for playing their numbers straight) during the year. 

The best way to play is to keep your money. For example starting on  January 1st (New Years)  just save a dollar a day and at the end of the year you will have  $364 or $365 (leap year). Note: There are no lottery games during  Christmas day which is why the above mention amounts are a $1 off.

If not anything else simply play the pick 3 game when you feel lucky like once a month or less, or even once a year. Plop down your dollar, choose your number. If it doesn't hit you only lost a dollar.

Now a person can play a whole system of 210 boxed numbers for $105 (50 cents a game) it will hit, but the winnings will be either $40 or $80 so that person is really not winning.Besides in most lottery agents the number of tickets a person can buy is limited.

In most American states if you win $599 or less it is considered cold cash meaning there is no tax on it. Just keep the money. Also if you live in the United States it is illegal to play the lotteries from other countries.Playing lottery in other states while living in America  is legal.(end)