In each of 4 columns numbered 0 to 9, mark 1 number for each game you choose to play (you can play up to 5 on the one ticket), along with your wager for each game, which is 50 cents, $1, $2 or $5. Or you could opt to use the Quick Pick system to automatically choose your numbers.

You also need to choose a bet type: exact order (Straight), any order (Box), Front, Back or Middle Pair, or First, Second, Third or Fourth Digit only.

Win by:

Straight: All four digits must match the winning digits in the order they're drawn (e.g. 1234)

4-Way Box: Your winning numbers have three digits the same in any order (e.g. 1222)

6-Way Box: Your winning numbers contain two identical pairs, in any order (e.g. 1122)

12-Way Box: Your winning numbers contain two identical digits, in any order (e.g. 1123)

24-Way Box: Your winning numbers contain four unique digits, in any order, in any order (e.g. 1234)

Front Pair - Match the first two numbers in exact order

Back Pair - Match the last two numbers in exact order

Middle Pair - Match the middle two numbers in exact order

Pick First Digit only

Pick Second Digit only

Pick Third Digit only

Pick Fourth Digit only

Finally, you need to mark that you're playing the Tri-State Pick 3 Midday or Evening draw, or Both.

Up to one week's consecutive game draws can be played in advance on the one ticket.