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How to Play Pick 4

$0.50Daily4 × [0–9] + 1 × [0–9]

Overview

Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL is South Carolina’s four-digit numbers game. Choose four digits from 0000–9999 and a play type (Straight, Box, Straight/Box, or Combo) for 50¢ or $1. A $1 Straight pays $5,000 (1 in 10,000). Drawings are twice a day — Midday at 12:59 p.m. ET (Monday–Saturday) and Evening at 6:59 p.m. ET (every day). FIREBALL is an optional add-on that doubles the cost.

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 Straight, Box, or Combo

    Straight is the same sequence. Box payouts depend on repeated digits (4-way, 6-way, 12-way, or 24-way). Straight/Box splits a $1 play between both. Combo buys every order as Straight plays.

  4. 4. Add FIREBALL (optional)

    The same FIREBALL number drawn for Pick 3 can replace any one of the four drawn digits for more combinations. Adding FIREBALL doubles the cost of your play.

  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 MiddayMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday12:59 p.m. ET
Pick 4 EveningDaily6:59 p.m. ET

Prize table & odds

Prizes shown for a $1 play; a 50¢ play pays half. Straight/Box ($1) pays $3,100, $2,900, $2,700 or $2,600 on an exact-order match (4/6/12/24-way). FIREBALL is optional (doubles cost) with a separate chart (e.g. Straight FIREBALL $1,350 on a $1 base play).

MatchPrizeOdds
StraightStraight$5,0001 in 10,000
Box, 4-wayBox$1,2001 in 2,500
Box, 6-wayBox$8001 in 1,667
Box, 12-wayBox$4001 in 833
Box, 24-wayBox$2001 in 417

Source: https://www.sceducationlottery.com/documents/games/onlinegames/GameRules_Pick4.pdf

Special features

Midday and Evening drawings

Midday runs Monday through Saturday at 12:59 p.m. and Evening runs every day at 6:59 p.m. ET. FIREBALL wins are paid in addition to any base-game win.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.sceducationlottery.com. South Carolina withholds state income tax at 5.21% (the top individual rate for 2026) on lottery prizes over $500. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

  • Straight odds are 1 in 10,000 for every four-digit combination.
  • Official prizes are shown for a $1 play; a 50¢ play pays half.
  • Box prizes shrink as digits repeat — check the play type before you pay.

Frequently asked questions

Pick four digits from 0–9, choose a play type and stake (50¢ or $1), optionally add FIREBALL, and 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.