Pick 4
Latest draw · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Midday
How to play Pick 4
- 1 Choose 4 digits from 0 to 9 (repeats allowed) — or let the terminal Quick Pick them at random.
- 2 Pick which drawing(s) to enter — Pick 4 is drawn on Every day. You can usually play several draws in advance.
- 3 Pay for your ticket and keep it safe — you'll need the physical ticket to claim any prize.
- 4 After the draw, check your numbers here or with the prize table. Match enough numbers and you win!
Illinois Pick 4, a daily draw game that doubles your excitement and chances to win. With Illinois Pick 4 plus FIREBALL, you can play your favorite four numbers with your chosen playstyle, that rewards you as much as $5000, by just investing $1 against some really favorable odds of 1 in 10,000. The Illinois Pick 4 takes place twice a day which means more chances of winning every day! With your favorite four analyzed numbers, you can change the game in your favor. The Pick 4 plus FIREBALL offers various options that help boost your prize and chances of winning with multiple wagers like Straight, Box, Straight/Box, and Combo.
Playing Illinois Pick 4 is quite easy and highly rewarding! You simply have to select 4 duplicate or distinct numbers like 4567, 5572, 6660, 5999, or 8888 from a field of 0 to 9, one for each column, and mark it on your playslip. Or you can opt for the Quick Pick and let the terminal randomly generate your numbers. If your selected lottery numbers match the winning numbers according to the selected bet type you bag the winning prizes.
You need to hand over your completed playslip and payment to the retailer. In return, you will get a ticket for selected numbers, play styles, and draw time(s). Your lottery ticket is your only receipt. Ensure to check the accuracy of the numbers and sign at the back of your ticket for authentication.
Play/Bet Types Of Illinois Pick 4
- Straight: You win the lottery if you match the winning numbers in exact order.
- Box 4-Way: You have to select three same numbers and one different number. You can win by matching these numbers in any order.
- Box 6-Way: You have to select 2 pairs of identical numbers. You win by matching these numbers in any order.
- Box 12-Way: You have to select 1 pair of identical numbers and two different numbers. You can win by matching the numbers in any order.
- Box 24-Way: To win, you can match your selected numbers which are all different from each other, with the drawn numbers in any order.
- Combo: You can win the game by matching all the Straight combinations of your selected three-digit numbers.
- 4-Way Combo: You can play all possible four straight combinations of 4 numbers of which three are the same. You can match these numbers in any order to a win.
- 6-Way Combo: You can play all six combinations of four numbers consisting of two pairs of identical numbers. You can match these numbers in any order to a win.
- 12-Way Combo: You can play all possible twelve straight combinations of for numbers out of which 2 are the same. You can match these numbers in any order to a win.
- 24-Way Combo: You can play all twenty-four combinations and match in any order to win.
- Straight/Box 4-Way: You have to select three same numbers and one different number. You win by matching these digits in exact or any order.
- Straight/Box 6-Way: You have to select 2 pairs of identical numbers. You win by matching these digits in exact or any order.
- Straight/Box 12-Way: You have to select 1 pair of identical numbers and two different numbers. You win by matching these digits in exact or any order.
- Straight/Box 24-Way: To win, you can match your selected numbers which are all different from each other, with the drawn numbers in exact or any order.
How to win
Match your numbers to the drawn numbers. Each tier below pays a prize — the more you match, the more you win.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | $5,000 | 1 in 10,000 |
| Straight + Box (12-way) - Straight match | $2,700 | 1 in 10,000 |
| Str + Box (12-way) w/Fireball - Str match | $1,620 | 1 in 3,125 |
| Box (12-way) | $400 | 1 in 833 |
| Straight + Box (12-way) - Box match | $200 | 1 in 833 |
| Str + Box (12-way) w/Fireball - Box match | $120 | 1 in 303 |
Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official Illinois lottery — they can change.