Kentucky Pick 4 Lottery

Kentucky Pick 4 is a daily numbers game where players select four digits, each ranging from 0 to 9. The goal is to match the selected digits in the order drawn (Straight) or in any order depending on the play type (Box). Drawings are held daily, twice a day (Midday and Evening), providing multiple opportunities to win.

How to Play

1. Choose your numbers: Select four digits between 0 and 9. You can either pick your own numbers or opt for a Quick Pick, where the numbers are randomly generated for you.
2. Choose your play style: You can play Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair, Back Pair, or Combo.
• Straight: Matches all four digits in the exact order drawn.
• Box: Matches all four digits in any order.
• Straight/Box: Combines both Straight and Box wagers on the same ticket. You win if your numbers match the winning numbers in exact order (Straight), any order (Box), or both.
• Front Pair: Matches the first two digits in the exact order drawn.
• Back Pair: Matches the last two digits in the exact order drawn.
• Combo: Combines all possible Straight combinations of your digits into one play. The number of combinations depends on the chosen digits (e.g., all different digits result in 24 combinations).
3. Select your wager amount: You can typically wager $0.50 or $1.00 per play depending on the play style.
4. Purchase your ticket: Buy your ticket from an authorized Kentucky Lottery retailer.
5. Check the results: Watch the daily drawings or check the winning numbers online or at a lottery retailer.

Play Types Explained

• Straight: This is the most straightforward play. You must match all four digits in the exact order they are drawn to win the top prize.
• Box: This allows you to win if your four digits match the drawn digits in any order. The prize amount is lower than a Straight play, but the odds of winning are better. Different Box types exist based on the repetition of digits (e.g., 4-Way Box, 6-Way Box, 24-Way Box).
• Straight/Box: This combines a Straight and Box bet. If you match the digits in exact order, you win both the Straight and Box prizes.
• Front/Back Pair: You select two digits and wager that they will match the first or last two digits drawn in exact order.
• Combo: This is a convenient way to play all the possible Straight combinations of your chosen numbers. For example, if you choose 1234, the Combo play covers all 24 possible arrangements of those digits (1234, 1243, 1324, etc.).

Important Notes

• Tickets must be purchased before the drawing cut-off time.
• Check your ticket carefully for accuracy.
• Sign the back of your ticket immediately after purchase.
• Winning tickets must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date.
• Consult the Kentucky Lottery website for official rules and prize payouts.