PICK 3 and PICK 4 are similar types of games known as “Daily Numbers Games.” that were inspired by popular street games played in communities up and down the East Coast of the United States.

In PICK 4 players pick four numbers and then wager on how they predict the order that the numbers will be drawn.  PICK 4 is a popular game for people who like to play their own personal lucky numbers like birth dates, hotel room numbers, flight numbers, or license plate numbers and appeals because there are several bet options.  There are three prizes per draw, a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize, all with fixed prize amounts depending on your choice of bet.  A minimum $1 wager could win up to $4,000.


How to play

1.        Each play slip has 5 panels marked A-E.

2.       The cost for each game panel is $1, $2, $5 or $10 depending on your choice of wager.

3.        Each panel contains four columns of numbers ranging from 0 to 9.

4.        You can play 1 to 5 panels per play slip in alphabetical order starting at PANEL A.

5.        There are three PICK 4 draws a day, so decide which game you want to enter by marking your selection in the column headed TIME OF DRAW. You can mark one box only from a choice of MID DAY, SUNSET, EVENING or ALL.

6.        PICK 4 has an ADVANCED PLAY feature that lets you play your choice of games for any day of the week. You can select to play for up to seven days. That’s up to three draws a day, seven days a week with three prize payouts giving you up to 63 prizes to aim for with each game panel! 

7.        Alternatively you can play in advance by selecting how many draws you wish your numbers to run for in the NUMBER OF DRAWS column. For example if you selected 4 in this column and had selected MIDDAY in the left hand column, then your numbers will be entered into the next four consecutive MIDDAY draws.

8.        You can elect to play the ADVANCE PLAY feature OR the NUMBER OF DRAWS feature but NOT BOTH.

9.        Select 4 (four) numbers in each panel, one from each column, starting with panel A.

10.     Use only blue ink, black ink or pencil for marking. Red Ink will NOT work.

11.     Mark each number chosen completely like this:  

12.     If you make a mistake mark the “VOID” box. DO NOT ERASE

13.     You can have the computer randomly select your numbers for you by marking the “QUICK PICK” box. Alternatively ask the retailer for a “QUICK PICK”

14.     Select your BET AMOUNT from $1, $2, $5, or $10.

15.     Next select your bet type by marking one of the following options: STR, BOX,  or STR/BOX

Bet Type

Explanation

Odds

STR

Straight Bet.  A Straight wager wins when the selected four-digit number matches the winning numbers exactly as drawn.

 

BOX

Box bet is a bet in which the player’s numbers match the drawn numbers in any order;

24 Way Box

Box bet in which all 4 numbers are different (e.g. 1234)

12 Way Box

Box bet in which two number numbers are alike (e.g. 1123)

6 Way Box

Box bet in which two sets of numbers are alike (e.g. 1122)

4 Way Box

Box bet in which three numbers are alike (e.g. 1112)

 

 

STR/BOX

Straight box bet is a bet in which the player can win both the straight and box bets at the same time:

24 Way Straight/Box

Straight/Box bet in which all 4 numbers are different (e.g. 1234)

12 Way Straight/Box

Straight/Box bet in which two numbers are alike (e.g. 1123)

6 Way Straight/Box

Straight/Box bet in which two sets of numbers are alike (e.g. 1122)

4 Way Straight/Box

Straight/Box bet in which three numbers are alike (e.g. 1112)

 

 

FRONT 3

First 3 digits of the player’s numbers match the first three numbers drawn 

 

BACK 3

Last 3 digits of the player’s numbers match the last three numbers drawn

 

Combination bets 

By combining one or more of the above bet types, a player may also wager for the following combination bets:

 

1.        Front 3/Back 3/Straight

2.        Front 3/Back 3/Box (3-Way)

3.        Front 3/Back 3/Box (6-Way)

4.        Front 3/Back 3/Straight Box (3-Way)

5.        Front 3/Back 3/Straight Box (6-Way)

 

 

 

16.     After selecting your numbers and options check your play slip before handing it to a Lottery retailer.

17.     The retailer will process your play slip on receipt of your wager amount and your numbers will be entered into the central draw system.

18.     The Lottery terminal will print a ticket which is your proof of purchase and entry into the draw.

19.     The play slip is NOT valid proof of a ticket purchase.

20.     Keep your ticket safe, you must present a valid ticket to claim a prize if you win.

21.     Always check you ticket to ensure it has the numbers you selected and the draws in which you want to play.


How to Win

 

There are three draws a day for PICK 4:

MIDDAY

1:00 PM

SUNSET

6:00 PM

EVENING

9:00 PM

Prize amounts for PICK 4

 

 1st Prize for first 4 Digit Number Draw

Bet Type

Number Wagered
(Sample)

Description

Total Wager
Amount

Prize Amount

Straight

1234

In Order

$1.00

$4,000

Box (24 Way)

1234

All Different

$1.00

$166

Box (12 Way)

1123

Two Alike

$1.00

$333

Box (6 Way)

1122

Two Sets

$1.00

$666

Box (4 Way)

1112

Three Alike

$1.00

$1,000

Str/Box (24 Way)

1234

All Different

$2.00

$4,166

Str/Box (12 Way)

1123

Two Alike

$2.00

$4,333

Str/Box (6 Way)

1122

Two Sets

$2.00

$4,666

Str/Box (4 Way)

1112

Three Alike

$2.00

$5,000

Front3/Back3 Straight

123

All Different

$1.00

$400

Front3/Back3 Box (6 Way)

123

All Different

$1.00

$66

Front3/Back3 Box (3 Way)

112

Two Alike

$1.00

$133

Front3/Back3 Str/Box (6 Way)

123

All Different

$2.00

$466

Front3/Back3 Str/Box (3 Way)

112

Two Alike

$2.00

$533

 

2nd  Prize for second 4 Digit Number Draw

Bet Type

Number Wagered
(Sample)

Description

Total Wager
Amount

Prize Amount

Straight

1234

In Order

$1.00

$1,000

Box (24 Way)

1234

All Different

$1.00

$41

Box (12 Way)

1123

Two Alike

$1.00

$83

Box (6 Way)

1122

Two Sets

$1.00

$166

Box (4 Way)

1112

Three Alike

$1.00

$250

Str/Box (24 Way)

1234

All Different

$2.00

$1,041

Str/Box (12 Way)

1123

Two Alike

$2.00

$1,083

Str/Box (6 Way)

1122

Two Sets

$2.00

$1,166

Str/Box (4 Way)

1112

Three Alike

$2.00

$1,250

Front3/Back3 Straight

123

All Different

$1.00

$100

Front3/Back3 Box (6 Way)

123

All Different

$1.00

$16

Front3/Back3 Box (3 Way)

112

Two Alike

$1.00

$33

Front3/Back3 Str/Box (6 Way)

123

All Different

$2.00

$116

Front3/Back3 Str/Box (3 Way)

112

Two Alike

$2.00

$133

 

3rd Prize for third 4 Digit Number Draw

Bet Type

Number Wagered
(Sample)

Description

Total Wager
Amount

Prize Amount

Straight

1234

In Order

$1.00

$250

Box (24 Way)

1234

All Different

$1.00

$10

Box (12 Way)

1123

Two Alike

$1.00

$20

Box (6 Way)

1122

Two Sets

$1.00

$41

Box (4 Way)

1112

Three Alike

$1.00

$62

Str/Box (24 Way)

1234

All Different

$2.00

$260

Str/Box (12 Way)

1123

Two Alike

$2.00

$270

Str/Box (6 Way)

1122

Two Sets

$2.00

$291

Str/Box (4 Way)

1112

Three Alike

$2.00

$312

Front3/Back3 Straight

123

All Different

$1.00

$25

Front3/Back3 Box (6 Way)

123

All Different