Wisconsin Pick 4 Results

How to Play

Basic Play: Select four numbers from 0 to 9, one for each position. Choose your play type (Straight or one of four Box variations), wager amount ($0.50 or $1.00), and which drawing(s) to enter (Midday, Evening, or Both).

Play Types Explained:

STRAIGHT (Exact Order): Your four numbers must match the winning numbers in EXACT order as drawn.

• $1.00 wager pays $5,000
• $0.50 wager pays $2,500
• Odds: 1 in 10,000

BOX (Any Order - Four Variations): Match the winning numbers in ANY order. Prize amount and odds depend on your number combination:

• 24-Way Box: All four numbers are different (e.g., 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8). Twenty-four possible winning combinations. Best odds of winning.

  • $1.00 wager pays $200
  • $0.50 wager pays $100
  • Odds: 1 in 417

• 12-Way Box: One pair of identical numbers, two others different (e.g., 1-1-2-3, 5-5-6-7). Twelve possible winning combinations.

  • $1.00 wager pays $400
  • $0.50 wager pays $200
  • Odds: 1 in 833

• 6-Way Box: Two pairs of identical numbers (e.g., 1-1-2-2, 5-5-6-6). Six possible winning combinations.

  • $1.00 wager pays $800
  • $0.50 wager pays $400
  • Odds: 1 in 1,667

• 4-Way Box: Three identical numbers, one different (e.g., 1-1-1-2, 5-5-5-6). Four possible winning combinations.

  • $1.00 wager pays $1,200
  • $0.50 wager pays $600
  • Odds: 1 in 2,500

STRAIGHT/BOX: Combination play available for all Box variations. Not explicitly detailed in available sources but follows the pattern of splitting the wager between Straight and Box bets.

Drawing Selection:

• Midday Only: Enter only the 1:30 PM CT drawing
• Evening Only: Enter only the 9:00 PM CT drawing
• Both: Enter BOTH drawings on the same ticket (doubles the cost)

Number Selection Methods:

• Manual: Mark four numbers from 0-9 on the playslip, one per position
• Quick Pick: Request Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers

Advance Play: Play your numbers for multiple consecutive draws:

• Up to 7 Midday draws
• Up to 7 Evening draws
• Up to 14 total draws if playing Both (7 Midday + 7 Evening)

Mark the desired number of draws on your playslip or request from the retailer.

Ticket Cost Examples:

• Straight, $1.00, Evening only: $1.00
• 24-Way Box, $0.50, Midday only: $0.50
• 12-Way Box, $1.00, Both drawings: $2.00
• Straight, $1.00, Both drawings, 7 days: $14.00

Overall Odds: Vary significantly by play type:

• Straight: 1 in 10,000
• 24-Way Box: 1 in 417
• 12-Way Box: 1 in 833
• 6-Way Box: 1 in 1,667
• 4-Way Box: 1 in 2,500

Important Rules:

• Players must be 18 years or older
• Pick 4 tickets cannot be cancelled once purchased
• All sales are final
• Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date
• Midday ticket sales close at 1:30 PM CT
• Evening ticket sales close at 9:00 PM CT
• If playing Both, the same numbers enter both drawings
• Sign your ticket immediately for security

Claiming Prizes:

• Up to $599: Any Wisconsin Lottery retailer
• $600 and above: Wisconsin Lottery office or by mail
• Bring valid photo ID and signed ticket