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Pick 4

Latest draw · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Midday

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You pick
4
Number range
0–9
Draw days
Every day
Jackpot odds

How to play Pick 4

  1. 1 Choose 4 digits from 0 to 9 (repeats allowed) — or let the terminal Quick Pick them at random.
  2. 2 Pick which drawing(s) to enter — Pick 4 is drawn on Every day. You can usually play several draws in advance.
  3. 3 Pay for your ticket and keep it safe — you'll need the physical ticket to claim any prize.
  4. 4 After the draw, check your numbers here or with the prize table. Match enough numbers and you win!

Iowa Pick 4, a daily draw game, is popularly known to levy its players with most of the choices to play and win. The game offers a jackpot prize as much as $6000 by just investing $1 against some really favorable odds of 1 in 10,000. Pick 4 lottery allows its players to pick their four numbers every day and choose the way to play and win them daily. The Iowa Pick 4 draws are held twice a day, thereby increasing your chances of playing and winning! By offering multiple wagers like Straight, Box, Straight/Box, and Pairs, the Iowa Lottery boosts your chances of winning and ultimately the winning amounts.

Playing Iowa Pick 4 is quite plain sailing and highly exciting! You have to simply select 4 duplicate or distinct numbers like 5687, 6679, 2228, 5999, or 4444 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.

After selecting your playing numbers, you need to select the play type or wager ranging from $0.50 to $5, including Straight, Box, Straight/Box, or, Pairs which actually determines your winning amounts. Pick 4 drawings are held twice a day at 12:20 p.m. CT for Midday draw and 10:00 p.m. CT for the Evening drawing. The draws are held seven days a week, which means you have multiple chances to win each day with each Pick 4 game.

The Iowa lottery also offers you the option of playing the Pick 4 numbers up to 16 consecutive draws at a time. You just need to mark the appropriate box and select the number of draws you want to play under the Multi-Draws option.

You need to hand over your completed playslip and payment to the retailer. In return, you will get a ticket for selected numbers, play types, 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 Iowa 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.
  • Straight/Box 4-Way Exact - You have to select three same numbers and one different number. You win by matching these digits in exact order.
  • Straight/Box - 4 Way Any - You have to select three same numbers and one different number. To win you can match these numbers in any order.
  • Straight/Box 6-Way Exact - You have to select 2 pairs of identical numbers. You win by matching these digits in exact order.
  • Straight/Box - 6 Way Any - You have to select 2 pairs of identical numbers. To win you can match these numbers in any order.
  • Straight/Box 12-Way Exact - You have to select 1 pair of identical numbers and two different numbers. You win by matching these digits in exact order.
  • Straight/Box 12-Way Any - You have to select 1 pair of identical numbers and two different numbers. You win by matching these digits in any order.
  • Straight/Box 24-Way Exact - To win, you can match your selected numbers which are all different from each other, with the drawn numbers in exact order.
  • Straight/Box 24-Way Any - To win, you can match your selected numbers which are all different from each other, with the drawn numbers in any order.
  • Front Pair - You have to select any two numbers. You win by matching the first two numbers in exact order.
  • Back Pair: You have to select any two numbers. You win by matching the first two numbers in exact order.
💡 New to Pick 4? Try it free in the Simulator before you spend real money, and check the number statistics.

How to win

Match your numbers to the drawn numbers. Each tier below pays a prize — the more you match, the more you win.

MatchPrizeOdds
Straight $6,000 1 in 10,000
Straight + Box (12-way) - Straight match $3,250 1 in 10,000
Box (12-way) $500 1 in 833
Straight + Box (12-way) - Box match $250 1 in 833
Front Pair $60 1 in 100
Back Pair $60 1 in 100

Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official Iowa lottery — they can change.