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PICK 4

2 Daily draws

DRAW CLOSE 12:35 PM & 9:15 PM

How to Play Pick 4

Purchase Pick 4 Online

Click each numbered step to see how to play online.

  • Pick your style of play

    Using the dropdown next to Play, select your play style: Straight, Box, Combo, or Straight/Box.

    Pick your style of play
  • Pick your wager amount

    Using the dropdown next to for, select $0.50, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, or $5.00.

    Pick your wager amount
  • Pick your numbers

    Pick 4 numbers between 0 - 9 or select QUICK PICK.

    To edit a line within My Lines, first select the line. To remove a number from the line, click on one of the previously picked numbers. To then add a new number, click on another number.

    To delete a line, click on the trash icon next to the line.

    Pick your numbers
  • Add plus FIREBALL™ to your ticket

    Check the box next to Add plus FIREBALL for more ways to win.

    The plus FIREBALL number will be randomly drawn at the time of the Pick 4 drawing.

    plus FIREBALL doubles your wager amount for all lines within My Lines.

    Plus FIREBALL can turn a non-winning ticket into a winner or an already winning ticket into a multiple winner.

    Add plus FIREBALL™ to your ticket
  • Choose the time of your draw

    Under Select your draw time: choose Both drawsMidday draws, or Evening draws.

    Choose the time of your draw
  • Select your purchase type

    You can purchase your lines for one draw or for up to six draws in advance. Alternatively, you can set up a subscription for up to 12 months. The purchase type is set to a default of 1 draw.

    Change your For how many draws? selection to increase the number of draws you would like to purchase or toggle on Subscribe.

    If you set up a Subscription, your wallet will be deducted before each draw. If you run out of funds during your subscription and want to be included in the next draw, you must add funds to your wallet at least 90 minutes before the next draw time.

    Select your purchase type
  • Select “ADD TO CART”

  • Review your selections

    Review your ticket summary, number of draws, draw date(s), and total cost. To see additional details, select VIEW DETAILS.

    To make any changes, select EDIT.

    Select PURCHASE.

    Review your selections
  • Review your purchase receipt

    Review your ticket summary.

    You can also check your ticket purchase summary within your My Account and via your purchase confirmation email.

    Get ready for the draw!

    Review your purchase receipt
  • Pick your style of play

    Using the dropdown next to Play, select your play style: Straight, Box, Combo, or Straight/Box.

    Pick your style of play
  • Pick your wager amount

    Using the dropdown next to for, select $0.50, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, or $5.00.

    Pick your wager amount
  • Pick your numbers

    Pick 4 numbers between 0 - 9 or select QUICK PICK.

    To edit a line within My Lines, first select the line. To remove a number from the line, click on one of the previously picked numbers. To then add a new number, click on another number.

    To delete a line, click on the trash icon next to the line.

    Pick your numbers
  • Add plus FIREBALL™ to your ticket

    Check the box next to Add plus FIREBALL for more ways to win.

    The plus FIREBALL number will be randomly drawn at the time of the Pick 4 drawing.

    plus FIREBALL doubles your wager amount for all lines within My Lines.

    Plus FIREBALL can turn a non-winning ticket into a winner or an already winning ticket into a multiple winner.

    Add plus FIREBALL™ to your ticket
  • Choose the time of your draw

    Under Select your draw time: choose Both drawsMidday draws, or Evening draws.

    Choose the time of your draw
  • Select your purchase type

    You can purchase your lines for one draw or for up to six draws in advance. Alternatively, you can set up a subscription for up to 12 months. The purchase type is set to a default of 1 draw.

    Change your For how many draws? selection to increase the number of draws you would like to purchase or toggle on Subscribe.

    If you set up a Subscription, your wallet will be deducted before each draw. If you run out of funds during your subscription and want to be included in the next draw, you must add funds to your wallet at least 90 minutes before the next draw time.

    Select your purchase type
  • Select “ADD TO CART”

  • Review your selections

    Review your ticket summary, number of draws, draw date(s), and total cost. To see additional details, select VIEW DETAILS.

    To make any changes, select EDIT.

    Select PURCHASE.

    Review your selections
  • Review your purchase receipt

    Review your ticket summary.

    You can also check your ticket purchase summary within your My Account and via your purchase confirmation email.

    Get ready for the draw!

    Review your purchase receipt

Purchase Pick 4 at an Illinois Lottery retailer

Click each numbered step to see how to play in retail.

  • Pick your numbers: use a play slip, speak to your retailer, or purchase a ticket through an Illinois Lottery vending machine.

    Pick 4 numbers, one from each row, between 0 - 9. If you’d like your numbers to be randomly selected for you, ask your retailer for a Quick Pick.

    Pick your numbers: use a play slip, speak to your retailer, or purchase a ticket through an Illinois Lottery vending machine.
  • Pick your style of play

    Mark the indicated spot on the play slip for Straight, Box, Straight/Box, or Combo.

    Pick your style of play
  • Pick your wager amount

    Mark the indicated spot on the play slip for $0.50$1$2$3$4, or $5.

    Pick your wager amount
  • Pick your number of days to play

    Mark the indicated spot on the play slip for 2345, or 6 or speak to your retailer.

    This selection will apply to all GAMES on the play slip.

    Pick your number of days to play
  • Choose the time of day for your draw

    Mark the indicated spot on the play slip for BothMidday, or Evening.

    This selection will apply to all GAMES on the play slip.

    Choose the time of day for your draw
  • Add plus FIREBALL™ to your ticket

    Mark the indicated spot on the play slip to add plus FIREBALL.

    The plus FIREBALL number will be randomly drawn at the time of the Pick 4 drawing.

    plus FIREBALL doubles your wager amount for all GAMES on the play slip.

    Plus FIREBALL can turn a non-winning ticket into a winner and an already winning ticket into a multiple winner.

    Add plus FIREBALL™ to your ticket
  • Purchase your ticket

    Confirm your selections with your retailer and pay. The retailer will print your ticket.

    On the Illinois Lottery vending machine, select Purchase after confirming your selections. Please note that you will have to add funds to the machine before you can make your selections.

    Purchase your ticket
  • Review your purchase

    Review your ticket.

    Hold onto your ticket and get ready for the draw!

    Review your purchase
  • Pick your numbers: use a play slip, speak to your retailer, or purchase a ticket through an Illinois Lottery vending machine.

    Pick 4 numbers, one from each row, between 0 - 9. If you’d like your numbers to be randomly selected for you, ask your retailer for a Quick Pick.

    Pick your numbers: use a play slip, speak to your retailer, or purchase a ticket through an Illinois Lottery vending machine.
  • Pick your style of play

    Mark the indicated spot on the play slip for Straight, Box, Straight/Box, or Combo.

    Pick your style of play
  • Pick your wager amount

    Mark the indicated spot on the play slip for $0.50$1$2$3$4, or $5.

    Pick your wager amount
  • Pick your number of days to play

    Mark the indicated spot on the play slip for 2345, or 6 or speak to your retailer.

    This selection will apply to all GAMES on the play slip.

    Pick your number of days to play
  • Choose the time of day for your draw

    Mark the indicated spot on the play slip for BothMidday, or Evening.

    This selection will apply to all GAMES on the play slip.

    Choose the time of day for your draw
  • Add plus FIREBALL™ to your ticket

    Mark the indicated spot on the play slip to add plus FIREBALL.

    The plus FIREBALL number will be randomly drawn at the time of the Pick 4 drawing.

    plus FIREBALL doubles your wager amount for all GAMES on the play slip.

    Plus FIREBALL can turn a non-winning ticket into a winner and an already winning ticket into a multiple winner.

    Add plus FIREBALL™ to your ticket
  • Purchase your ticket

    Confirm your selections with your retailer and pay. The retailer will print your ticket.

    On the Illinois Lottery vending machine, select Purchase after confirming your selections. Please note that you will have to add funds to the machine before you can make your selections.

    Purchase your ticket
  • Review your purchase

    Review your ticket.

    Hold onto your ticket and get ready for the draw!

    Review your purchase

Pick 4 Prizes & Odds

If your numbers match, you could be a winner! Reference the chart below to see the various game payouts and to understand how you could win more with plus FIREBALL.

Illinois Lottery Pick 4 Prizes and Odds

Did you Win?

If you purchased your ticket at an Illinois Lottery retailer, you can determine whether your ticket is a winner by scanning the barcode located at the bottom of the ticket with the scanner on the ticket checker, Illinois Lottery vending machine, or the Illinois Lottery app. Any prize of $600 or less can be redeemed immediately at any Illinois Lottery retailer, subject to onsite fund availability and the individual retailer’s preference.

If you purchased your ticket online, please check your online “My Account” section. Any prize of $600 or less will be automatically added to your online account wallet. However, if such winnings cause your total account balance to exceed $2,000, the winnings will be sent to you via check.

For tickets purchased at an Illinois Lottery retailer or online, any prize over $600 must be claimed by mail or at an Illinois Lottery Claim Center. Prizes of $10,000 or less may also be redeemed through an Illinois Lottery e-Claim. For more information please visit When You Win.

All you need to know about Pick 4

Pick 4 plus FIREBALL is an Illinois game with two draws daily for double the excitement and more chances to win! Play your four favorite numbers and choose your play style. For just $0.50, you could win up to $2,500, and for $1.00, you could win up to $5,000. Play today!

Pick 4 can be purchased both online and in retail stores.

 

Pick 4 Drawings

Pick 4 drawings are conducted daily at 12:40 PM and 9:22 PM CT and are available for viewing on the Daily Drawings page and the Illinois Lottery YouTube channel shortly after the drawing. Drawing results can be found on the Illinois Lottery website, www.illinoislottery.com; on the official Illinois Lottery app; or at Illinois Lottery retail locations.

Plus FIREBALL

Play plus FIREBALL for the cost of your original wager for even more chances to win. Plus FIREBALL gives you an extra number drawn and can turn a non-winning ticket into a winner or an already winning ticket into a multiple winner! Plus FIREBALL doubles your wager amount for each game played.

  • The plus FIREBALL number will be randomly drawn at the time of the Pick 4 drawing.
  • When a Pick 4 with plus FIREBALL ticket is purchased at a retail location, your ticket will clearly be marked with a YES indicator for the plus FIREBALL feature. If you don’t purchase plus FIREBALL, your ticket will be clearly marked with a NO indicator for the plus FIREBALL feature.
  • plus FIREBALL costs the same amount as you wager. The choice to play plus FIREBALL applies to all games played on the ticket.
     

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