Cash 3 is a fun and popular game that is simple to play, but there are various aspects of it which you might want to know more about. Browse through this list of frequently asked questions to get all the answers you need.
Cash 3 is Mississippi’s three-digit lottery, where you can win great prizes just by matching numbers between 0 and 9.
There are two drawings every day. The Midday draw is held at 2:30 p.m. and the Evening draw at 9:30 p.m.
To play Cash 3, choose three numbers from 0 to 9, pick a play type and decide whether to add Fireball or not. Go to the How to Play page for a full guide.
You can choose from the following play types - Exact Order, Any Order, Exact/Any Order, or Combo. Unless you are playing an Exact Order wager, your play type will also be characterised as a 3-Way or 6-Way play.
A 3-Way play has two identical digits out of three, for example 112. A 6-Way play has three different numbers, such as 123.
The Fireball is an additional number between 0 and 9 that is drawn after the main three winning digits. If you add the Fireball option to your play, you can replace any of the winning numbers with the Fireball to give you a winning combination. It significantly improves your chances of winning but also doubles the cost of your wager. Go to the Fireball page to learn more.
You can decide whether to pay $0.50 or $1 per play for Exact Order or Any Order wagers. An Exact/Any Order play costs a fixed $1, while a Combo costs $1 per combination, so it will be either $3 or $6 in total.
The minimum age to purchase lottery tickets in Mississippi is 21.
Yes, you can play your numbers in up to seven consecutive drawings. Select the relevant number in the Multi-Draw section of your playslip, or inform the retailer.
To win a prize, you need to match all three numbers according to the requirements of your play type, for example you either have to get them in exact order or in any order.
The most you can win is Cash 3 is $500, if you play $1 on an Exact Order wager. The amount you can win depends on your play type and wager amount. View the Prize Chart to find out all the different payouts.
You can claim any Cash 3 prize from MS Lottery retailers, or you can mail in your winning tickets to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, P.O. Box 321462, Flowood, MS, 39232.
You have 180 days from the date of a drawing to claim any Cash 3 prizes you win.