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How to Play Pick 4

$0.50Daily4 × [09] + 1 × [0–9]

Overview

Pick 4 is Illinois’s four-digit daily numbers game. Pick four digits from 0–9 with Straight, Box, Combo, or Straight/Box play types. Midday and evening drawings run daily at 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m. CT. Optional plus FIREBALL doubles the wager for more combinations.

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. Select 1 bonus number

    Choose 1 bonus number from 0 to 9. This ball is drawn separately from the main numbers.

  3. 3. Choose play style and wager

    Straight is exact order. Box covers any order. Wagers typically range from $0.50 to $5.

  4. 4. Add plus FIREBALL (optional)

    FIREBALL doubles the cost and replaces one drawn digit for additional wins.

  5. 5. 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

Pick 4Draw DaysDraw Times
Pick 4 MiddayDaily12:40 p.m. CT
Pick 4 EveningDaily9:22 p.m. CT

Prize table & odds

Straight odds are 1 in 10,000. Top Straight prizes can reach $2,500 ($0.50) or $5,000 ($1). plus FIREBALL is optional. Confirm the official chart on illinoislottery.com.

MatchPrizeOdds
StraightUp to $2,500 / $5,0001 in 10,000
Box / ComboSee official chartVaries by play type

Source: https://www.illinoislottery.com/dbg/how-to-play/pick4

Special features

Two drawings daily

Same Midday (12:40 p.m. CT) and Evening (9:22 p.m. CT) schedule as Pick 3.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized Illinois Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.illinoislottery.com. Illinois taxes lottery winnings at 4.95%. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

  • Straight odds are 1 in 10,000 — set a hard daily limit before multi-draw.
  • For $1 Straight plays, top prizes can reach $5,000; confirm the official chart.
  • Verify current FIREBALL payouts on illinoislottery.com.

Frequently asked questions

Pick four digits from 0–9 or Quick Pick, choose a play style and wager, optionally add FIREBALL, then select Midday, Evening, or both.

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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.