Four easy steps is all it takes to learn how to play Pick 4 (Daily 4) in California. We've explained each one in detail so you'll be left in no doubt about what you have to do.
Draws take place every day at 6:30 PM - read up on the rules so you can purchase tickets for upcoming games.
Like any lottery game you will have to enter numbers for a chance to win. In Pick 4 you choose four numbers between 0 and 9 (these can be repeat numbers).
Here's where it gets interesting. In Pick 4 you can choose multiple game types to personalise your game. There are three to choose from - learn about each one on our Ways to Play page.
In California Pick 4 you pay $1 for each play you choose. You can do multiple plays on one ticket - up to five times total.
How many draws will you play? You can choose to play in up to 14 consecutive draws without having to purchase a different ticket to each one. Use the same numbers in multiple draws by marking the 'Advance Play' box on your ticket.
Now how exactly do you win prizes in CA Pick 4? Well, this depends on which play type you chose. Our Ways to Play page explains all the different ways you can match numbers to win prizes.
Go to our Odds and Prizes page to see exactly how much you will at each play type - as well as how likely it is to win.