How to Play New Jersey Pick-4
New Jersey Lottery Drawn every day at 12:59 PM (Midday) and 10:57 PM (Evening) ET $0.50 a play
- Price $0.50 per play
- Draws every day at 12:59 PM (Midday) and 10:57 PM (Evening) ET
- Odds of any prize 1 in 10,000 (Straight)
The rules
- Pick 4 digits (0000-9999). Straight wins in exact order; Box wins in any order.
- 50 cents to $5 a play. FIREBALL doubles the cost and adds winning combinations.
- Draws every day at about 12:59 PM and 10:57 PM ET (none on December 25).
Pick-4 payouts for a $1 play
| Bet | Prize |
|---|---|
| Straight (exact order) | $5,000 |
| Box (any order) (4-way) | $1,200 |
| Box (any order) (6-way) | $800 |
| Box (any order) (12-way) | $400 |
| Box (any order) (24-way) | $200 |
| Combo (4-way) | $5,000 |
| Combo (6-way) | $5,000 |
| Combo (12-way) | $5,000 |
| Combo (24-way) | $5,000 |
| Front pair | $50 |
| Back pair | $50 |
Add-ons
FIREBALL: Doubles the cost. The FIREBALL number replaces one drawn digit at a time for extra winning combinations.
Instant Match (+$1 per play): Instant prizes up to $500 printed on the ticket.
Claiming a New Jersey prize
Prizes up to $599.99 can be claimed at any New Jersey Lottery retailer. Bigger prizes: Claim form by mail or the Claim Center drop box in Trenton (mobile app claims for $600-$10,000), above that New Jersey Lottery Claim Center, Lawrence Park Complex, 1333 Brunswick Avenue Circle, Trenton (appointment for about $25,000+). You have 365 days after the draw to claim a draw-game prize. You must be 18 or older.