Pick 4 FAQS
Would you like to know when the Ohio Pick 4 draws take place, or how much it costs to enter the lottery? We've put together all the frequently asked questions on this helpful Pick 4 FAQ page.
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Pick 4 drawings happen twice a day, seven days a week, at 12:29 PM and 7:29 PM. The one exception is the Saturday evening draw, which happens between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
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You can enter Pick 4 by visiting an Ohio Lottery retailer. If you want to play, you need to select four single-digit numbers between 0 and 9.
There is a variety of play types and two wager amounts from which you can choose. Check out the How to Play page for more information about each play type.
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You can wager $0.50 or $1. If you play a Back-Up Bet, where your wager is split between a Box and a Straight, the total cost will either be $1 or $2.
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Pick 4 has a fixed $5,000 grand prize for a $1 Straight wager. The amount you can win depends on your play type.
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The odds of winning a Pick 4 prize are different for each play type. Take a look at the Odds and Prizes page to see the exact odds of winning.