Delaware Play 4 Results

How to Play

Play 4 is Delaware's four-digit daily numbers game where players select their favorite four-digit number, choose a bet type, select a wager amount, and decide whether to play Day, Night, or both drawings. With multiple play types and flexible wagering options, Play 4 offers something for every type of player.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Choose Your Numbers: Pick four digits from 0 to 9 (one for each column on the playslip), or use the Quick Pick feature to have the computer randomly generate your numbers.

2. Select Day, Night, or Both: Choose to enter the Day drawing (1:58 PM), Night drawing (7:57 PM), or both drawings with the same numbers.

3. Choose Your Bet Amount: Select either $0.50 or $1.00 as your wager amount per play.

4. Select Your Play Type:

   STRAIGHT

   • Your four-digit number must match the winning numbers in exact order
   • Highest prize but most difficult to win
   • $0.50 wager = $2,500 prize
   • $1.00 wager = $5,000 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 10,000
   • Example: You pick 1234, winning number must be 1-2-3-4

   4-WAY BOX

   • For numbers with three identical digits (e.g., 1112, 2223, 7779, 0009)
   • Match the four digits in any order
   • $0.50 wager = $625 prize (estimated)
   • $1.00 wager = $1,250 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 2,500
   • Example: You pick 1112, winning numbers could be 1-1-1-2, 1-1-2-1, 1-2-1-1, or 2-1-1-1

   6-WAY BOX

   • For numbers with two pairs of identical digits (e.g., 1122, 3344, 5577)
   • Match the four digits in any order
   • $0.50 wager = $417 prize (estimated)
   • $1.00 wager = $834 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 1,667
   • Example: You pick 1122, winning numbers could be 1-1-2-2, 1-2-1-2, 1-2-2-1, 2-1-1-2, 2-1-2-1, or 2-2-1-1

   12-WAY BOX

   • For numbers with one pair of identical digits and two different digits (e.g., 1123, 4456, 7899)
   • Match the four digits in any order
   • $0.50 wager = $208 prize (estimated)
   • $1.00 wager = $416 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 833
   • Example: You pick 1123, can win with any arrangement like 1-1-2-3, 1-2-1-3, 1-2-3-1, 2-1-1-3, etc.

   24-WAY BOX

   • For numbers with four different digits (e.g., 1234, 5678, 2468)
   • Match the four digits in any order
   • $0.50 wager = $104 prize
   • $1.00 wager = $208 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 417
   • Example: You pick 1234, can win with any of 24 possible arrangements

   STRAIGHT/BOX

   • Combines a Straight bet ($0.50) and a Box bet ($0.50) on the same ticket
   • Total wager is $1.00 ($0.50 + $0.50)
   • If you match in exact order, you win BOTH the Straight prize and Box prize
   • If you match in any order (but not exact), you win only the Box prize
   • Prize amounts vary based on box type (4-way, 6-way, 12-way, or 24-way)

   COMBINATION

   • Automatically plays multiple Straight bets covering all possible arrangements of your four digits
   • 4-Way Combo: $2.00 (4 straight bets × $0.50 each) - Prize: $5,000
   • 6-Way Combo: $3.00 (6 straight bets × $0.50 each) - Prize: $5,000
   • 12-Way Combo: $6.00 (12 straight bets × $0.50 each) - Prize: $5,000
   • 24-Way Combo: $12.00 (24 straight bets × $0.50 each) - Prize: $5,000
   • Guarantees a Straight win if your four digits are drawn in any order
   • Odds vary based on combo type

5. Multi-Draw Option: You can enter up to seven consecutive drawings in advance, selecting specific dates up to a week ahead for Day, Night, or both drawings.

6. Optional Features:

   • Up to five separate games can be played on a single playslip
   • Each game panel is treated as an independent wager

Important Rules:

• Minimum age requirement: 18 years old
• Minimum wager: $0.50 per game
• Maximum wager per play: $1.00 (unless playing combination bets which cost more)
• Maximum play amount per slip: Varies based on play type
• Tickets may be cancelled only before the drawing if presented to the original retailer
• Quick Pick terminal-generated tickets follow standard cancellation policies
• Prizes must be claimed within one year (365 days) from the date of the drawing
• The Lottery reserves the right to limit sales on any specific number to manage liability
• The ticket is the only valid receipt for prize claims

Prize Structure: