Daily 3 is a daily draw game available to play in West Virginia. Gameplay requires you to pick a three-digit number between 000 and 999, with the outcome being decided entirely by chance. When playing, you’ll need to decide between an Exact play or an Any Order play. Both have different odds, which is why we’re going to delve into how these two options work, so you can choose how you’d like to try your chances at Daily 3.
What’s An Exact Play?
An Exact play means your three-digit number must match the winning number in the exact sequence drawn. If you pick 123, the winning number must also be 123 for you to win. Even if the digits are the same but arranged differently – like 132 or 321 – your ticket won’t win under an Exact play.
Exact plays offer the highest potential payout for a $1 wager in Daily 3. In West Virginia, you could win up to $500 for a $1 ticket if your number matches all three digits in the right order. This option might suit your playing preferences if you want to aim for the maximum return on a single combination.
What’s An Any Order Play?
With an Any Order play, your three-digit number can match the winning number in any sequence. Pick 123, and you’d win with 123, 132, 213, 231, 312, or 321. Since there are more ways to win with this play style, the payout is generally lower than an Exact play for the same wager.
In Daily 3, your Any Order payout depends on whether your combination includes duplicate numbers. A number with all different digits (like 123) has six possible arrangements, while numbers with duplicates (like 122) have fewer combinations and different payout levels. Either way, Any Order plays give you more flexibility and multiple ways to attempt to match the drawn numbers.
Choosing Between Exact And Any Order plays
When deciding between these options, consider the payout amount versus your chances of matching the winning combination. Exact plays have higher payouts for matching numbers in the correct order, while any Order plays give you more ways to win with the same digits, but with the payout adjusted to reflect those extra potential matching combinations.
You could choose to combine both options by choosing an Exact/Any Order ticket, which covers both outcomes on the same numbers. This combination costs more, but you’ll get the higher Exact payout if your numbers match in order, or the Any Order payout if they match in a different sequence.
How To Play Daily 3 With These Options
To play Daily 3, pick your three-digit number and select your play type: Exact, Any Order, or both. Drawings happen daily at 6:59 PM ET, and you’ll need to buy tickets at least 10 minutes before the draw closes.
Whether you go for Exact or Any Order plays, Daily 3 offers a simple format with daily opportunities to match numbers. Both play styles are designed to suit different preferences; it just depends on whether you want to focus on maximising your payout potential or increasing your odds.