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What is Daily 3? Daily 3 is a shared prize pool game. That means Daily 3 prizes are based on the amount wagered per draw and the number of winners dividing that amount. A shared prize pool turns less-played numbers into a better chance at bigger prizes. Players try selecting less-played numbers because Daily 3 prizes are split between all the winners of a specific draw. Since most players tend to play the same frequently-played numbers, the prizes for those popular number may be split between more winners. Daily 3 pools close at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Draw times for California State Daily 3 are 1:30 p.m. (Midday) and 7:00 p.m. (Evening). How To Play Daily 3 Playing is easy and winning is fun! Here's how: ![]() Daily 3 Prize Categories and Lottery Odds:
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*Pari-mutuel prize amounts will vary depending upon sales levels and number of winners. You can select your own numbers or Play Quick Pick� for $1.00 per play per draw. When you select Quick Pick�, the Lottery terminal will randomly select your three Daily 3 numbers for you. If you don't ask for a specific playstyle you will automatically receive Straight Daily 3 play. You can also play your number combinations for up to 14 consecutive draws with the Advance Play feature. How To Get The Most From The Least-Played Numbers A pari-mutuel prize structure means players' winnings can be determined by what numbers they play. For example: Most players frequently play the same popular numbers such as 777. If 777 were to be drawn the prize for that draw would be divided between all of the players who played 777. On the other hand if a player were to play less popular numbers and those numbers were drawn, he or she would share the prize amount with fewer winners. With this in mind, you might want to try playing less popular numbers as they just might be your ticket to bigger prizes. For a look at the most popular numbers as of February 1997, see the chart below.
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