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How to Play Daily 4

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Overview

California Daily 4 is a four-digit game. Pick four digits from 0–9. A play costs $1. Straight must match in exact order (1 in 10,000). Box matches in any order; odds depend on repeating digits (four different 1 in 417, a pair 1 in 833, two pairs 1 in 1,667, three alike 1 in 2,500). Prizes are pari-mutuel. There is one drawing per day.

How to play — step by step

  1. 1. Select 4 numbers

    Choose 4 numbers from 0 to 9, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

  2. 2. Choose Straight, Box, or Straight/Box

    Straight is exact order. Box is any order. Straight/Box splits the $1 wager the same way as Daily 3: exact order pays half Straight plus half Box; any order pays half Box only.

  3. 3. Mark Advance Play (optional)

    Play the same numbers and playstyle for 1–7 or 14 consecutive daily draws on one playslip.

  4. 4. Choose how many drawings

    Pay $1 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.

Draw schedule

Daily 4Draw DaysDraw Times
Daily 4Daily6:30 p.m. PT

Prize table & odds

Pick 4 digits 0–9. $1 per play. Straight, Box, and Straight/Box prizes are pari-mutuel (calottery.com Daily 4). Straight/Box splits the $1 wager 50/50. Draw daily after 6:30 p.m. PT entry close.

MatchPrizeOdds
StraightPari-mutuel1 in 10,000
Box (4 different)Pari-mutuel1 in 417
Box (2 like)Pari-mutuel1 in 833
Box (2 pairs)Pari-mutuel1 in 1,667
Box (3 like)Pari-mutuel1 in 2,500
Straight/Box (4 different)Pari-mutuel (½ Straight + ½ Box / ½ Box)1 in 417
Straight/Box (2 like)Pari-mutuel (½ Straight + ½ Box / ½ Box)1 in 833
Straight/Box (2 pairs)Pari-mutuel (½ Straight + ½ Box / ½ Box)1 in 1,667
Straight/Box (3 like)Pari-mutuel (½ Straight + ½ Box / ½ Box)1 in 2,500

Source: https://www.calottery.com/en/draw-games/daily-4

Special features

Daily drawing

Entry closes at 6:30 p.m. PT. Tickets sold after close enter the next day’s drawing.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized California Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.calottery.com. California does not tax California Lottery winnings (0%). Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

  • Straight odds are 1 in 10,000. Repeating digits change Box odds and prizes — check the official chart.
  • Set a budget before Advance Play. Fourteen consecutive draws is fourteen dollars on one slip.
  • You have 180 days from the draw date to claim. Confirm prize amounts on calottery.com.

Frequently asked questions

Pick four digits from 0–9 (or Quick Pick), choose Straight, Box, or Straight/Box, and enter the daily drawing at a California Lottery retailer.

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Play responsibly

RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.