California Daily 4 Results

How to Play

To play California Daily 4, purchase a ticket for $1 per play. Select four numbers from 0 to 9 using a playslip or request Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers. Choose your preferred play style to determine how you want to match the winning numbers.

Play Types and Prize Structure:

1. STRAIGHT

• How to Win: Match the winning numbers in the exact order drawn
• Odds: 1 in 10,000
• Prize: Pari-mutuel (typically $3,000-$5,000 based on ticket sales)
• Example: If you play 5-1-6-3 Straight, you win only if the numbers are drawn in that exact order: 5-1-6-3

2. BOX

• How to Win: Match the winning numbers in any order
• Odds and Prizes: Vary based on digit configuration
  • 4 Different Digits (e.g., 1-2-3-4):
    • Odds: 1 in 417
    • Prize: Typically $200-$400 (pari-mutuel)
    • 24 possible winning combinations
  • 1 Pair (2 Like Digits) (e.g., 1-1-2-3):
    • Odds: 1 in 833
    • Prize: Typically $400-$800 (pari-mutuel)
    • 12 possible winning combinations
  • 2 Pairs (2 Sets of Like Digits) (e.g., 1-1-2-2):
    • Odds: 1 in 1,667
    • Prize: Typically $800-$1,600 (pari-mutuel)
    • 6 possible winning combinations
  • 3 Like Digits (e.g., 1-1-1-2):
    • Odds: 1 in 2,500
    • Prize: Typically $1,200-$2,400 (pari-mutuel)
    • 4 possible winning combinations
• Example: If you play 1-2-3-4 Box, you win if the drawn numbers match in any order (e.g., 4-3-2-1, 2-1-4-3, etc.)

3. STRAIGHT/BOX

• How to Win: Split your $1 wager equally (50¢ Straight, 50¢ Box)
  • Match exact order: Win ½ Straight prize + ½ Box prize
  • Match any order: Win ½ Box prize only
• Odds: Vary by digit configuration (1 in 417 to 1 in 2,500)
• Prize Calculation Example: If playing 1-2-3-4 and Straight prize is $5,000 and Box prize is $400:
  • Exact order match: $2,500 (½ of $5,000) + $200 (½ of $400) = $2,700 total
  • Any order match: $200 (½ of $400) only

Play Options:

• Quick Pick: Request random number selection from the retailer or terminal
• Advance Play: Mark the Advance Play box on your playslip to play the same numbers and play style for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 14 consecutive draws with a single ticket purchase
  • Keep the same numbers and play style active across multiple drawings
  • Convenient for players who want to use lucky numbers consistently

Prize Payment Notes:

• All Daily 4 prizes are pari-mutuel, meaning they are calculated based on ticket sales and number of winners for each draw
• Actual prize amounts vary with each draw depending on total ticket sales and winners
• Prize pool represents approximately 50% of total ticket sales divided among winners
• Prizes up to $599: Redeem at any participating California Lottery retailer
• Prizes over $599: Claim at a California Lottery District Office or by mail
• Claim Deadline: 180 days from the draw date

How to Check Results:

• Visit calottery.com for daily winning numbers
• Download the California Lottery mobile app and use the scanning feature
• Check at participating retail locations using ticket validation machines
• Results are posted shortly after the 6:30 PM draw each day

Entry Deadline: Ticket sales close at 6:30 PM Pacific Time daily. Tickets purchased after 6:30 PM are automatically entered into the next day's drawing. A brief sales suspension occurs from 6:30 PM to 6:35 PM for the draw break.

Drawing Method: An automated computer system generates four random digits (0-9) each day to determine the winning combination.

Number Configuration:

• Main Numbers Range: 0-9
• Bonus Range: N/A
• Main Numbers Drawn: 4
• Bonus Numbers Drawn: 0