Pick 4
Latest draw · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Day
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!
New Mexico Pick 4 Lottery is known to offer some super exciting payouts as much as $5500 by just investing $1. The lottery drawings are held twice a day, which actually increases your chances of bagging the winning amounts. With your analyzed four numbers, you can turn the jackpot odds of 1 in 10,000 in your favor and win lottery prizes ranging from $1 to $5500. To boost your chance and amounts of winning, the lottery offers various options such as Straight, Box, Straight/Box, and Pairs, so that you never miss a chance to hit the jackpot.
Playing New Mexico Pick 4 is super exciting and equally simple. You have to simply select four numbers 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 your bet type you bag the winning prizes.
After selecting your numbers, you need to select the play type and wager, costing $1, including Straight, Box, Straight/Box, or, Pairs which will actually determine your lottery prizes. Pick 4 drawings are held twice a day at 01:00 p.m. MT for Day(DAY) draw and 9:30 p.m. MT for the Evening (EVE) drawing. The draws are held seven days a week, which means you have multiple chances to win every day with each game. It is mandatory to specify the draw time you want to play - DAY, EVE, or Both.
To make your game more interesting, the New Mexico Lottery lets you play your bet for up to 7 days by opting “Multi-Draw”. You can select your numbers by investing $1 and place your bet according to the selection of your play type. To increase your chances of winning the lottery allows you to play for 14 consecutive drawings by just marking the “Multi-Draw” option on your playslip.
Not limiting your options here, the New Mexico Lottery allows you to play any day in the future, within seven days of purchase except the current draw. You just need to ask for Advance Play and you can play for any future draw for an additional $1.
It is mandatory to specify the draw time you have selected by marking "DAY" (Day), "EVE" (Evening), or "BOTH" (Both) on your playslip. Each draw costs $1, so if you select “BOTH”, the wager will amount to $2 per board.
You need to hand over your completed playslip and payment to the retailer. In return, you will get a ticket for selected numbers 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 New Mexico Pick 4
- Straight: You win the lottery if you match the winning numbers in exact order.
- Box: You win by matching the drawn numbers in any order.
- 4-Way Box: You have to select three same numbers and one different number. You can win by matching these numbers in any order.
- 6-Way Box: You have to select 2 pairs of identical numbers. You win by matching these numbers in any order.
- 12-Way Box: You have to select 1 pair and two different numbers. You can win by matching the numbers in any order.
- 24-Way Box: To win, you can match your selected numbers which are all different from each other, with the drawn numbers in any order.
- Straight/Box: You win the game by matching the numbers in any or exact order.
- Straight/Box 4-Way - You have to select three same numbers and one distinct number. You win by matching these digits in either exact or any order.
- Straight/Box - 6 Way - You have to select 2 pairs of different numbers. To win you can match these numbers in exact or any order.
- Straight/Box - 12 Way - You have to select 1 pair and two different numbers. To win you can match these numbers in exact or any order.
- Straight/Box - 24 Way - You have to select any four different numbers. To win you can match these numbers in exact or 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 last two numbers in exact 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 (24-way) - Straight match | $2,600 | 1 in 10,000 |
| Box (24-way) | $200 | 1 in 417 |
| Straight + Box (24-way) - Box match | $100 | 1 in 417 |
| Front Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Middle Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Back Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official New Mexico lottery — they can change.