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:
- Choose 4 lucky numbers from 0 to 9, or mark "Quick Pick" and the computer will randomly select your numbers for you.
- Choose the amount you wish to wager.
- Choose the way you wish to play by selecting Straight, Box or Straight/ Box.
- Choose the number of drawings you wish to play. Play up to seven consecutive draws per play slip.
- 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.
- Save your ticket to claim your winnings.
Odds
| PICK 4 | Match | Prize | Odds Per Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 of 10, 4 times
Twice 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!
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.





