Pick 3 Terminology

Boxed : A way of betting a three digit number that pays off if those digits are drawn in any order.
Boxing : Boxing allows you to play more digits than you could normally play in a three digit number game.
Cold Numbers : Cold numbers are those numbers that have the fewest wins during a particular period of time. Cold numbers will vary in different periods of time.
Combo : A way of betting a three-digit number that covers all possible sequence combinations.
Double : A three digit number that contains two numbers of the same digit, i.e. 122.
Exact Order (also Straight) : When numbers are drawn in the same order as played.
Exotic Numbers : An unusual or uncommon set of numbers.
Hit Frequency : The number of times each number has been drawn during a particular period of time - the higher the hit frequency, the hotter the number.
Hot Numbers : Hot numbers are those numbers drawn the most frequently. The hot numbers will vary in different time periods.
Outstanding Numbers : Outstanding numbers (also overdue numbers) are those numbers that have not been drawn for a long period of time. The longer the elapse time, the more outstanding the number.
Pairs : When a three-digit number is bet, and the drawn number includes any one pair of the first two digits, the last two digits and, in some cases, the first and last digit of the player´s three-digit selection.
Quick Pick : A random selection of numbers made by computer.
Skip and Hit Pattern : Information about a particular number´s pattern of appearances and absences during the drawing history of the lottery.
Straight : A bet of three numbers that must be drawn in the exact order.
Triple : A three-digit number consisting of the same number repeated three times, i.e. 111.