maryland lottery customer resource centers

WHERE TO FIND YOUR WINNING NUMBERS:
ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
• Watch the Midday and Evening drawings on WBAL-TV.
(Saturday Midday drawings are not televised.)
• Visit your local Maryland Lottery® retailer.
• Visit the Maryland Lottery® Web site at mdlottery.com®.
• Check your local newspaper.
• Call the Maryland Lottery® winning numbers line at 410-230-8830.
Pick 3 and Pick 4 tickets are bearer instruments. For your protection,
sign the back of your game tickets after purchase. A playslip is neither
a valid receipt nor proof of purchase. Your game ticket, not your
playslip, is the only valid proof of the selection made and the only valid
proof for claiming a prize.
Before you leave the retailer’s location, be sure to verify that the
selections on your ticket are the selections you requested on your
playslip, including bet type, bet amount, the drawings you want to enter
and the numbers you want to play. You have the sole responsibility for
checking the accuracy of the data printed on your ticket(s). Tickets are
valid only for the drawing dates shown on your ticket. The Maryland
State Lottery Agency (“Lottery” or “Maryland Lottery”) is responsible
only for the numbers actually played via the Lottery terminal. Neither the
Lottery, nor Lottery retailers, will be responsible for printing errors.
Pick 3/Pick 4 tickets can be cancelled but only by the same Lottery retailer
who sold the ticket and only on the day of purchase. Any cancellations
must be made prior to game closings. For certain promotions, tickets
may not be able to be cancelled. In general, games close approximately
3 to 5 minutes before the drawing occurs.
By purchasing a Pick 3/Pick 4 ticket, the player agrees that all Maryland
Lottery Pick 3/Pick 4 Game Rules and the rules stated in this brochure
and on the playslip, as well as all Maryland State Lottery Laws, statutes,
regulations, rules, policies, procedures and decisions, and all other
applicable laws, and any changes to any of the above, govern all aspects
of the Pick 3 and Pick 4 games, features, tickets, playslips, claiming,
prizes and payment.
The Lottery is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed
tickets, tickets redeemed by a Lottery retailer in error, or winning
numbers repeated or displayed in error. All winning tickets are subject
to validation by the Lottery in accordance with Lottery rules and
regulations. Tickets irregular in any manner or failing to meet validation
tests or other requirements are void.
Prizes are not assignable or transferable except as provided by law.
All winnings are subject to state, local and federal taxation. The
Lottery’s liability for void or nonconforming tickets, if any, is limited to
replacement of the ticket.
Tickets may not be sold to, bought by or cashed by minors under the
age of 18. Prizes must be claimed within 182 days after the date of the
relevant drawing.
HOW TO CLAIM YOUR WINNING TICKETS:
• Winning tickets with a value up to and including $600 may be
redeemed at any Maryland Lottery® retailer.
• Winning tickets with a value of $5,000 or less may be redeemed
at any Maryland Lottery® Agent Plus location.
• All winning tickets, including tickets with a value over $5,000,
may be redeemed at one of the two Maryland Lottery® Customer
Resource Centers.
• Tickets may also be redeemed through the mail by requesting a
claim form from a Maryland Lottery® Customer Resource Center or
by downloading a claim form at mdlottery.com. You will need to
enclose a copy of a photo ID proof of being at least 18 years of age
and proof of your SSN. See mdlottery.com for acceptable forms of
ID. Please allow at least 15 business days for processing from the
date the Lottery receives a claim through the mail.
• Please allow at least 15 business days for processing from the date
the Lottery receives a claim for any winning tickets with a value
above $25,000.
• The Lottery is not liable or responsible for any loss, theft,
destruction of or damage to all or any portion of any claim, ticket,
or prize, sent by mail or at any other time.
• Number of Draws: Tickets may be purchased for multiple days,
up to seven (7) days in advance, for either or both Midday and
Evening drawings. If you are a winner before the final day on your
ticket, you can still cash your ticket immediately. You will receive
an exchange ticket for the remaining days of play.
MARYLAND LOTTERY CUSTOMER RESOURCE CENTERS
Main Headquarters
Montgomery Park Business Center
1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 410-230-8730
Hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Monday–Friday
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Lanham Office
4451 Parliament Place
Building #26, Suite H
Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: 301-918-4300
Hours: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Monday–Friday
This is the official Maryland Lottery® Pick 3/Pick 4 Consumer Brochure.
Information in this brochure is subject to change.
The Maryland Lottery encourages responsible play. Remember, it’s just a game.
Revised: May 2010
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HOW TO PLAY
1) Select the appropriate playslip for the 3-digit or 4-digit numbers you
want to play. Each playslip has five panels, so you can select up to five
sets of numbers on a single playslip.
• Mark your numbers on each panel you want to play, OR mark the
Quick Pick box for that panel if you want your numbers selected
for you.
• Use only pencil or blue or black ink to make heavy vertical marks
through each number you choose. Red ink will not be accepted.
• If you make an error in your number selection, mark the VOID box
for that panel. DO NOT ERASE.
• If too many or too few numbers are selected on any panel, or if
numbers are incorrectly marked for the Bet Type selected, the
playslip will be rejected.
2) S elect the Bet Type you’d like to play.
• For Pick 3, you can choose: Straight, Box, Straight & Box, Front
Pair, Back Pair or Combo (Combination).
• For Pick 4, you can choose: Straight, Box or Straight & Box.
Straight – Your number must match the winning number in exact order.
Box – Your number can match the winning number in any order.
Straight & Box – A combination $.50 Straight bet and $.50 Box bet
on the same ticket.
Front Pair – (Pick 3 only) The first two digits must match the winning
number in exact order.
Note: If you choose Front Pair, you only need to mark the first two
digits on that panel.
Back Pair – (Pick 3 only) The last two digits must match the winning
number in exact order.
Note: If you choose Back Pair, you only need to mark the last two
digits on that panel.
Combination/Combo – (Pick 3 only) The equivalent of 3 or 6 Straight
Bets at 3 or 6 times the wager amount.
See the Pick 3 and Pick 4 Prize Charts for examples of the different
Bet Types.
GAME DESCRIPTIONS OF POSSIBLE BET TYPES
Note: For Straight/Box bets, you must select the $.50 wager amount on your
playslip. Total ticket cost will be $1.00 ($.50 for Straight/$.50 for Box).
4) Mark the Time of Draw you wish to play. You can choose Midday,
Evening or Both. If you choose Both, you will receive two tickets, one for
Midday and one for Evening.
5) Advance Play is an option that allows you to play your number(s) for
one or more drawings in the future, NOT TODAY. If you wish to play your
number(s) for more than one drawing, mark the day of the week on which
you want your drawings to begin and then mark the Number of Draws.
The Number of Draws available for Advance Play is determined by the
day of the first draw and cannot exceed more than six (6) days after the
date of purchase. Be sure to indicate on your playslip if you want Midday,
Evening or Both.
6) Select the Number of Draws you want to play, including the next drawing,
123
$250
$500
3-WAY BOX
Match a 3-digit number
with two digits the same
113
113 131 311
$80
$160
6-WAY BOX
Match a 3-digit number
with all digits different
123
123 132 213 231 312 321
$40
$80
FRONT PAIR
Match the first two digits
in exact order
12X
12+ any number, 10 ways to win
$25
$50
BACK PAIR
Match the last two digits
in exact order
X23
Any number +23, 10 ways to win
$25
$50
3-WAY COMBINATION
(Probability: 1 IN 1,000
Three straight bets with
two digits the same
113
113 131 311
Minimum $1.50 cost/ticket = $0.50 each straight bet
$250
$500
6-WAY COMBINATION
Six straight bets
123
123 132 213 231 312 321
Minimum $3.00 cost/ticket = $0.50 each straight bet
$250
$500
STRAIGHT/BOX 3-WAY
Straight and boxed bets
with two digits the same
straight and box
113
One ticket with your number played straight and
3-way box = two $.50 bets for a total ticket cost of $1.00
STRAIGHT/BOX = $330
BOX ONLY = $80
STRAIGHT/BOX 6-WAY
Straight and boxed bets
with all digits different
straight and box
123
One ticket with your number played straight and
6-way box = two $.50 bets for a total ticket cost of $1.00
STRAIGHT/BOX = $290
BOX ONLY = $40
STRAIGHT
Match a 4-digit number
in exact order
1234
1234
$2,500
$5,000
4-WAY BOX
Match a 4-digit number
wih three digits the same
1112
1112 1121 1211 2111
$600
$1,200
6-WAY BOX
Match a 4-digit number
with two pairs
1122
1122 1212 1221 2112 2121 2211
$400
$800
12-WAY BOX
Match a 4-digit number
with two digits the same
1123
1123 1132 1213 1231 1312 1321
2113 2131 2311 3112 3121 3211
$200
$400
24-WAY BOX
Match a 4-digit number
with all digits different
1234
1234 1342 2134 2341 3124 3241 4123 4231
1243 1423 2143 2413 3142 3412 4132 4312
1324 1432 2314 2431 3214 3421 4213 4321
$100
$200
STRAIGHT/BOX 4-WAY
Straight and boxed bets
with three digits the same
straight and box
1112
One ticket with your number played straight and
4-way box = two $.50 bets for a total ticket cost of $1.00
STRAIGHT/BOX = $3,100
BOX ONLY = $600
STRAIGHT/BOX 6-WAY
Straight and boxed bets
with two pairs
straight and box
1122
One ticket with your number played straight and
6-way box = two $.50 bets for a total ticket cost of $1.00
STRAIGHT/BOX = $2,900
BOX ONLY = $400
STRAIGHT/BOX 12-WAY
Straight and boxed bets
with two digits the same
straight and box
1123
One ticket with your number played straight and
12-way box = two $.50 bets for a total ticket cost of $1.00
STRAIGHT/BOX = $2,700
BOX ONLY = $200
STRAIGHT/BOX 24-WAY
Straight and boxed bets
with all digits different
straight and box
1234
One ticket with your number played straight and
24-way box = two $.50 bets for a total ticket cost of $1.00
STRAIGHT/BOX = $2,600
BOX ONLY = $100
(Probability: 1 IN 166.67)
(Probability: 1 IN 100)
(Probability: 1 IN 100)
(Probability: 1 IN 333.33)
(Probability: 1 IN 166.67)
(Probability: 1 IN 10,000)
(Probability: 1 IN 2,500)
See Additional Rules and Regulations for more information.
$1 BET
123
(Probability: 1 IN 1,000)
You will receive a ticket once you have made your selections and given
your playslip to the Lottery retailer. Be sure to save your ticket to claim any
winnings you may receive.
PAYOUT
EXAMPLES
You are a winner if any of these combinations are selected 50¢ BET
If you bet:
Match a 3-digit number
in exact order
(Probability: 1 IN 333.33)
if you wish to play your numbers for the next 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 drawings.
Be sure to indicate on your playslip if you want Midday, Evening or Both.
For example, if you select three draws and select Both, you will receive two
tickets, one for the next three Midday drawings and one for the next three
Evening drawings. Only mark if you want to play your numbers for more than
one drawing.
STRAIGHT
(Probability: 1 IN 1,000)
PICK 3 GAME
COMPLETING A PICK 3 OR PICK 4 PLAYSLIP:
amount you pay for your ticket will be based on the amount you wager for
each panel you play times the number of draws you choose.
PICK 4 GAME
You can play Pick 3 or Pick 4 at most Maryland Lottery retailers. Just select
the number(s) you wish to play by filling out a playslip, or choose Quick Pick
and the Lottery terminal will randomly select your numbers for you.
PICK 3/PICK 4 PRIZE CHARTS
3) Choose the Amount you wish to wager per panel ($.50 or $1.00). The
®
(Probability: 1 IN 1,666.67)
(Probability: 1 IN 833.33)
(Probability: 1 IN 416.67)
(Probability: 1 IN 2,500)
(Probability: 1 IN 1,666.67)
(Probability: 1 IN 833.33)
(Probability: 1 IN 416.67)
PRIZE AMOUNTS IN RED can be cashed at any Maryland Lottery retailer.
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