Why are the odds of winning a Pick 3 box bet lower when two numbers are ident...

raman

When you choose the number 112, there are three possible combinations that can result in a win.

First, the first and second numbers drawn can be 1, and the third number can be 2. This has a probability of 10% x 10% x 10% = 0.1%.

Second, the first and third numbers drawn can be 1, and the second number can be 2. Again, this has a probability of 10% x 10% x 10% = 0.1%.

Lastly, the second and third numbers drawn can be 1, and the first number can be 2. The probability for this combination is also 10% x 10% x 10% = 0.1%.

By adding up these probabilities, we get a total probability of 0.3% or 1 in 333.33.

Therefore, when you choose the number 112, your chances of winning are 0.3% or 1 in 333.33.

sourav

Wow, I never realized the odds were so low! So, if I pick 123, my chances of winning are only 0.6% or 1 in 166.67? That's quite a long shot.

dharmendar

Interesting analysis! If I understood correctly, when choosing 112, there are three different combinations that could result in a win, giving me a 0.3% chance or 1 in 333.33 odds. It's still a challenge, but not as slim as I thought.

gautam

Thanks for breaking it down ;) So, the probability of winning depends on the numbers chosen. If I go for 123, my chances are 0.6%, while picking 112 gives me a 0.3% probability. It's good to know the odds before getting my hopes up. Thanks for explaining the probabilities too I now understand that selecting 123 gives me a 0.6% chance, while picking 112 lowers it to 0.3%. It's fascinating how the numbers we choose affect our winning odds.

harsh

Whoa, those odds are eye-opening! So, if I want to increase my chances of winning, it's better to choose the number 123 over 112. The probabilities of 0.6% and 0.3% make quite a difference.