How to Play Pick 4

The Kentucky Lottery's Pick 4 is a daily numbers game! Match the four numbers drawn and win up to $5,000 cash!

Three easy ways to play:

  • Straight - Match all four numbers in exact order.
  • Box - Match all four numbers in any order.
  • Straight/Box - Match all four numbers in exact or any order.

How to fill out the play slip:

  1. Choose 4 lucky numbers from 0 to 9, or mark "Quick Pick" and the computer will randomly select your numbers for you.
  2. Choose the amount you wish to wager.
  3. Choose the way you wish to play by selecting Straight, Box or Straight/ Box.
  4. Choose the number of drawings you wish to play. Play up to seven consecutive draws per play slip.
  5. Choose the drawing time you wish to play. Play the Midday drawing (approximately 1:25 p.m. e.s.t.), the Evening drawing (approximately 11:00 p.m. e.s.t.), or play both drawings.
  6. Save your ticket to claim your winnings.

Odds

PICK 4 Match Prize Odds Per Play
1 of 10
4 times Daily
$1 per play
$.50 (half prize)
Straight $5,000 1:10,000
Box
4 way
$1,200 1:2,500
Box
6 way
$800 1:1,667
Box
12 way
$400 1:833
Box
24 way
$200 1:417

Odds have been rounded to nearest whole number.

Play It Again!

PlayItAgain

Now you can play your favorite numbers AGAIN!  It's fast and easy!

  • Use your existing ticket to purchase a new ticket with your same favorite numbers!
  • No need to fill out or keep your playslip.  Just hand the store clerk your ticket and ask to "Play it Again!"
  • More details available at Kentucky Lottery retailers.