To win a Tennessee Cash 3 prize, you have to match the numbers that are drawn according to the requirements of your play type. There’s a fixed payout for each different method of playing, so you can win up to $500. This would be achieved by submitting a $1 Exact Order play and matching all three digits in the correct positions.
| Play Type | Odds | Prize ($0.50 Play) | Prize ($1 Play) | Odds with Fireball | Fireball Prize ($0.50 Play) | Fireball Prize ($1 Play) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exact Order | 1 in 1,000 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 333 | $90 | $180 |
| Any Order - 3-Way | 1 in 333 | $80 | $160 | 1 in 112 | $30 | $60 |
| Any Order - 6-Way | 1 in 167 | $40 | $80 | 1 in 62 | $15 | $30 |
| Exact or Any Order - 3-Way | 1 in 1,000/1 in 333 | N/A | $330 for Straight/Box, $80 for Box | 1 in 333/1 in 112 | N/A | $120 for Straight/Box, $30 for Box |
| Exact or Any Order - 6-Way | 1 in 1,000/1 in 167 | N/A | $290 for Straight/Box, $40 for Box | 1 in 333/1 in 62 | N/A | $105 for Straight, $15 for Box |
| Combo - 3-Way | 1 in 333 | N/A | $500 (total cost $3) | 1 in 122 | N/A | $180 |
| Combo - 6-Way | 1 in 167 | N/A | $500 (total cost $6) | 1 in 62 | N/A | $180 |
You are guaranteed to receive the full amount if you win a Cash 3 prize, regardless of how many other winners there are for the same play type.
You can claim pries of up to $600 from retail locations or by mail without having to submit a claim form. The address for mail-in claims is P.O. Box 290636, Nashville, TN 37229-0636. It is only for larger amounts that you require a claim form. All Cash 3 prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.