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How to Play Play 4
$0.50Daily4 × [0–9]
Overview
Play 4 is Delaware’s four-digit daily numbers game. Pick four digits from 0–9 for Day (1:58 p.m. ET), Night (7:57 p.m. ET), or both. Minimum bet is 50¢; a Straight match on 50¢ pays $2,500.
How to play — step by step
1. Select 4 numbers
Choose 4 numbers from 0 to 9, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.
2. Choose a bet type
Straight (exact order), 4-/6-/12-/24-Way Box (any order by digit pattern), Straight/Box ($1 minimum), or Combination covering every Straight order of your digits.
3. Choose how many drawings
Pay $0.50 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.
Draw schedule
| Play 4 | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| Play 4 Day | Daily | 1:58 p.m. ET |
| Play 4 Night | Daily | 7:57 p.m. ET |
Prize table & odds
Prizes from the official Play 4 payout chart for a 50¢ bet ($1 Straight pays double). Straight/Box is a $1 combined wager. Combination tickets cost 4–24× the Straight wager.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| StraightStraight | $2,500 | 1 in 10,000 |
| 4-Way BoxBox | $625 | 1 in 2,500 |
| 6-Way BoxBox | $417 | 1 in 1,666.67 |
| 12-Way BoxBox | $208 | 1 in 833.33 |
| 24-Way BoxBox | $104 | 1 in 416.67 |
| Straight/Box 4-Way (exact)Straight/Box | $3,125 | 1 in 2,500 |
| Straight/Box 24-Way (exact)Straight/Box | $2,604 | 1 in 416.67 |
Source: https://www.delottery.com/Drawing-Games/Play-4/Prizes-And-Odds
Special features
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized Delaware Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.delottery.com. Delaware taxes lottery winnings as state income; the top individual income-tax rate is 6.6%. The Lottery does not withhold state tax (due when filing). Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.
Responsible play tips
- Straight odds are 1 in 10,000; a 50¢ Straight pays $2,500 and a $1 Straight pays $5,000.
- 24-Way Box (all different digits) pays $104 on 50¢ (1 in 416.67); 4-Way Box pays $625 on 50¢ (1 in 2,500).
- Delaware taxes lottery winnings as state income (top rate 6.6%); the Lottery does not withhold state tax.
Frequently asked questions
Mark four digits, pick Day and/or Night, choose a bet type and amount (50¢ or $1), and give the slip to a 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.