Every way you can win California Pick 4 - explained in detail - right here! Look at each individual play type to see the odds of winning and how much you will win if you match the winning number combinations.
Remember you have to pay $1 for each play but you can do multiple plays on one ticket. The Straight/Box will split your $1 play into two $0.50 for both the Straight and Box play.
| Play Type | Odds | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 in 10,000 | Straight Prize |
| Box - 4 different numbers | 1 in 417 | Box Prize |
| Box - 2 like numbers | 1 in 833 | Box Prize |
| Box - 2 sets of like numbers | 1 in 1667 | Box Prize |
| Box - 3 like numbers | 1 in 2500 | Box Prize |
| Straight/Box - 4 different numbers | 1 in 417 | Exact Order: 1/2 Straight & 1/2 Box Prizes. Any Order: 1/2 Box Prize Only |
| Straight/Box - 2 like numbers | 1 in 833 | Exact Order: 1/2 Straight & 1/2 Box Prizes. Any Order: 1/2 Box Prize Only |
| Straight/Box - 2 sets of like numbers | 1 in 1667 | Exact Order: 1/2 Straight & 1/2 Box Prizes. Any Order: 1/2 Box Prize Only |
| Straight/Box - 3 like numbers | 1 in 2,500 | Exact Order: 1/2 Straight & 1/2 Box Prizes. Any Order: 1/2 Box Prize Only |
One thing you'll definitely want to know is how to claim any prizes you have won in Pick 4.
Well, playing online means that any prizes under $600 will be instantly deposited into your account. View more about this on our tickets page.
However, if you have bought a physical ticket you will need to go to a local Californian lottery retailer to collect prizes under $600. You will often be handed your winnings in cash right there in the store.
Have you won $600 or more? You will have to mail off your ticket, along with a claim form to the following address: California State Lottery, 730 North 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. You could also visit one of the following Lottery District Offices: