Pick 4
This exciting Pennsylvania game pays out a grand prize of $5,000, and with draws twice a day there are lots of opportunities to pocket cash wins. Add the Wild Ball option to your play for even more chances to match the winning numbers.
Draws take place twice every day, and you can play one, or both. The Day draw is held at 1:35 pm ET, and ticket sales end at 1:05 pm. The Evening draw takes place at 6:59 pm ET, and sales close at 6:57 pm.
How to Play
Play up to five times on a playslip. Each panel is one $0.50 or $1.00 play. Pick your favorite four-digit number from 0 to 9, or let Quick Pick randomly computer-generate it.
Choose one of a selection of play types. Straight: Win by matching the lottery's numbers in the exact order drawn. Box: Win by matching the lottery's numbers in any order. Straight/Box: Win by matching the numbers drawn in exact OR any order. Prizes and odds depend on the play type you select - see below for more information.
Enter the Day draw at 1:35 pm ET, Evening draw at 6:59 pm ET, or both.
Choose how much you want to wager per game - $0.50 or $1.00. Select the time and date you'll play, or enter up to seven drawings in advance with the same numbers and play type.
Wild Ball
For extra chances at winning combinations, add on the Wild Ball option. A one-digit Wild Ball number is selected before each draw. The number can replace one of the lottery's numbers for that draw, generating more ways to win. Wild Ball doubles the cost of your play type and the payouts are also different. Visit the Wild Ball page to learn more.
Pick 4 Prizes and Odds of Winning
The table below has information on each play type, prize amounts for a $0.50 and $1.00 play, and chances of winning.
With the Wild Ball add-on, there are different prizes and odds from the base game. Scroll down to the second table for details.
| Play Type* | Match | Pick | Prize 50¢ Play | Prize $1 Play | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 4 digits in exact order | Any 4 digits | $2,500 | $5,000 | 1 in 10,000 |
| Box | 4 digits in any order | 3 same digits & 1 unique digit | $600 | $1,200 | 1 in 2,500 |
| Box | 4 digits in any order | 2 pairs of unique digits | $400 | $800 | 1 in 1,667 |
| Box | 4 digits in any order | 1 pair of digits & 2 unique digits | $200 | $400 | 1 in 833.33 |
| Box | 4 digits in any order | Any 4 unique digits | $100 | $200 | 1 in 416.67 |
| Straight /Box |
Combines a Straight play & a Box play | Any 4 unique digits | $2,500 (Straight) $100 (Box) |
- | 1 in 10,000 (Straight) 1 in 416.67 (Box) |
| Straight /Box |
Combines a Straight play & a Box play | 1 pair of digits & 2 unique digits | $2,500 (Straight) $200 (Box) |
- | 1 in 10,000 (Straight) 1 in 833.33 (Box) |
| Straight /Box |
Combines a Straight play & a Box play | 2 pairs of unique digits | $2,500 (Straight) $400 (Box) |
- | 1 in 10,000 (Straight) 1 in 1,667 (Box) |
| Straight /Box |
Combines a Straight play & a Box play | 3 same digits & 1 unique digit | $2,500 (Straight) $600 (Box) |
- | 1 in 10,000 (Straight) 1 in 2,500 (Box) |
| *Straight/Box may only be played with a 50¢ wager. | |||||
Pick 4 with Wild Ball Prizes and Odds of Winning
Adding the Wild Ball option changes prizes and odds from the Pick 4 base game - check this table for details of a $1.00 play with Wild Ball.
| Play Type* | Pick 4 Base Game Prize | Wild Ball Prize | Wild Ball Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | $5,000 | $1,500 | 1 in 2,500 |
| Box (4-Way) | $1,200 | $390 | 1 in 625 |
| Box (6-Way) | $800 | $260 | 1 in 417 |
| Box (12-Way) | $400 | $130 | 1 in 208 |
| Box (24-Way) | $200 | $60 | 1 in 104 |
| *Prize amounts based on $1 per play — for 50¢ play, prizes are half the amount shown. | |||
Pick 4 Winning Examples
Check out some examples of Pick 4 winning plays for more information on how the game operates.
| Play Type* | Your Numbers | Numbers Drawn | Prize 50¢ Play | Prize $1 Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1-2-3-4 | 1-2-3-4 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Box | 1-1-1-2 | 1-1-1-2 (any order) |
$600 | $1,200 |
| Box | 1-1-2-2 | 1-1-2-2 (any order) |
$400 | $800 |
| Box | 1-1-2-3 | 1-1-2-3 (any order) |
$200 | $400 |
| Box | 1-2-3-4 | 1-2-3-4 (any order) |
$100 | $200 |
| Straight /Box |
1-2-3-4 | 1-2-3-4 (Straight; exact order) 1-2-3-4 (Box; any order) |
$2,500 (Straight) $100 (Box) |
- |
| Straight /Box |
1-1-2-3 | 1-1-2-3 (Straight; exact order) 1-1-2-3 (Box; any order) |
$2,500 (Straight) $200 (Box) |
- |
| Straight /Box |
1-1-2-2 | 1-1-2-2 (Straight; exact order) 1-1-2-2 (Box; any order) |
$2,500 (Straight) $400 (Box) |
- |
| Straight /Box |
1-1-1-2 | 1-1-1-2 (Straight; exact order) 1-1-1-2 (Box; any order) |
$2,500 (Straight) $600 (Box) |
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| *Straight/Box may only be played with a 50¢ wager. | ||||