Use the tables on this page to work out the odds and prizes for your favorite NC Pick 4 plays. In Pick 4, the odds and prizes stay the same from one draw to the next, so you can check in advance what you stand to win with your tickets.
The first table shows all the odds and prizes won without using the Pick 4 Fireball. If you added the Fireball but didn't need to use it, you'll win the Fireball prize in addition to the regular prize! If you used the Fireball number to form part of your win, check the second table on this page, a little further down.
| Play Type | Odds | Prize ($0.50 Wager)* | Prize ($1 Wager)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 in 10,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 4-Way Box | 1 in 2,500 | $600 | $1,200 |
| 6-Way Box | 1 in 1,666 | $400 | $800 |
| 12-Way Box | 1 in 833 | $200 | $400 |
| 24-Way Box | 1 in 416 | $100 | $200 |
| 4-Way Combo | 1 in 2,500 | $2,500 *$2 Wager | $5,000 *$4 Wager |
| 6-Way Combo | 1 in 1,666.7 | $2,500 *$3 Wager | $5,000 *$6 Wager |
| 12-Way Combo | 1 in 833.3 | $2,500 *$6 Wager | $5,000 *$12 Wager |
| 24-Way Combo | 1 in 416.7 | $2,500 *$12 Wager | $5,000 *$24 Wager |
| Pair | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
| Play Type | Odds of winning | Box Prize | Straight Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Way | 1 in 2,500 | $600 | $3,100 |
| 6-Way | 1 in 1,667 | $400 | $2,900 |
| 12-Way | 1 in 833 | $200 | $2,700 |
| 24-Way | 1 in 417 | $100 | $2,600 |
Adding the Fireball to your Pick 4 play doubles the cost of your ticket and decreases the prize amount if you end up needing to use it for a win. However, it massively increases your odds of winning, so it's well worth it if that's how you like to play. You can read more about how the Fireball works on our How to Play page.
| Play Type | Winning Combinations | Odds of Winning | Prize ($1 Wager)* | Prize ($2 Wager)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight (4 like numbers) | 4 wins | 1 in 100,000 | $2,700 | $5,400 |
| Straight (4 like numbers) | 1 win | 1 in 2,778 | $675 | $1,350 |
| Straight (2 sets of 2 like numbers) | 2 wins | 1 in 50,000 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Straight (2 sets of 2 like numbers) | 1 win | 1 in 2,778 | $675 | $1,350 |
| Straight (3 like numbers and 1 different number) | 3 wins | 1 in 1 in 100,000 | $2,025 | $4,050 |
| Straight (3 like numbers and 1 different number) | 1 win | 1 in 2,703 | $675 | $1,350 |
| Straight (2 like numbers and 2 different numbers) | 2 wins | 1 in 100,000 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Straight (2 like numbers and 2 different numbers) | 1 win | 1 in 2,632 | $675 | $1,350 |
| Straight (4 like numbers) | 1 win | 1 in 2,778 | $675 | $1,350 |
| Box 4-Way | 4 wins | 1 in 100,000 | $680 | $1,360 |
| Box 4-Way | 3 wins | 1 in 25,000 | $510 | $1,020 |
| Box 4-Way | 2 wins | 1 in 16,667 | $340 | $680 |
| Box 4-Way | 1 win | 1 in 758 | $170 | $340 |
| Box 6-Way | 3 wins | 1 in 12,500 | $336 | $672 |
| Box 6-Way | 2 Wins | 1 in 8,333 | $224 | $448 |
| Box 6-Way | 1 Win | 1 in 521 | $112 | $224 |
| Box 12-Way | 3 Wins | 1 in 12,500 | $168 | $336 |
| Box 12-Way | 2 Wins | 1 in 2,083 | $112 | $224 |
| Box 12-Way | 1 Win | 1 in 278 | $56 | $112 |
| Box 24-Way | 2 Wins | 1 in 694 | $56 | $112 |
| Box 24-Way | 1 Win | 1 in 149 | $28 | $56 |
| Combo 4-Way | 4 Wins | 1 in 100,000 | $2,700 *$4 Wager | $5,400 *$8 Wager |
| Combo 4-Way | 3 Wins | 1 in 25,000 | $2,025 *$4 Wager | $4,050 *$8 Wager |
| Combo 4-Way | 2 Wins | 1 in 16,667 | $1,350 *$4 Wager | $2,700 *$8 Wager |
| Combo 4-Way | 1 Win | 1 in 758 | $675 *$4 Wager | $1,350 *$8 Wager |
| Combo 6-Way | 3 Wins | 1 in 12,500 | $2,025 *$6 Wager | $4,050 *$12 Wager |
| Combo 6-Way | 2 Wins | 1 in 8,333 | $1,350 *$6 Wager | $2,700 *$12 Wager |
| Combo 6-Way | 1 Win | 1 in 521 | $675 *$6 Wager | $1,350 *$12 Wager |
| Combo 12-Way | 3 Wins | 1 in 12,500 | $2,025 *$12 Wager | $4,050 *$24 Wager |
| Combo 12-Way | 2 Wins | 1 in 2,083 | $1,350 *$12 Wager | $2,700 *$24 Wager |
| Combo 12-Way | 1 Win | 1 in 278 | $675 *$12 Wager | $1350 *$24 Wager |
| Combo 24-Way | 2 Wins | 1 in 694 | $1350 *$24 Wager | $2700 *$48 Wager |
| Combo 24-Way | 1 Win | 1 in 149 | $675 *$24 Wager | $1,350 *$48 Wager |
| Pair 2 Like Numbers | 4 Wins | 1 in 1,000 | $28 *$24 Wager | $56 *$48 Wager |
| Pair 2 Like Numbers | 2 Wins | 1 in 111 | $14 *$24 Wager | $28 *$48 Wager |
| Pair 2 Like Numbers | 1 Win | 1 in 56 | $7 | $14 |
| Pair 2 Different Numbers | 3 Wins | 1 in 500 | $21 | $42 |
| Pair 2 Different Numbers | 2 Wins | 1 in 125 | $14 | $28 |
| Pair 2 Different Numbers | 1 Win | 1 in 56 | $7 | $14 |
| Play Type | Box Wins | Straight Wins | Odds | Prize ($2 Wager) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Way | 3 Wins | 3 Wins | 1 in 100,000 | $2,535 |
| 4-Way | 4 Wins | 1 Win | 1 in 100,000 | $1,355 |
| 4-Way | 3 Wins | 0 | 1 in 33,333 | $510 |
| 4-Way | 2 Wins | 1 Win | 1 in 33,333 | $1,015 |
| 4-Way | 2 Wins | 0 Wins | 1 in 33,333 | $340 |
| 4-Way | 1 Win | 1 Win | 1 in 3,030 | $845 |
| 4-Way | 1 Win | 0 Wins | 1 in 1,010 | $170 |
| 6-Way | 2 wins | 2 wins | 1 in 50,000 | $1,574 |
| 6-Way | 3 Wins | 1 Win | 1 in 25,000 | $1,011 |
| 6-Way | 3 Wins | 0 Wins | 1 in 25,000 | $336 |
| 6-Way | 2 Wins | 0 Wins | 1 in 10,000 | $224 |
| 6-Way | 1 Win | 1 Win | 1 in 3,125 | $787 |
| 6-Way | 1 Win | 2 Win | 1 in 625 | $112 |
| 12-way | 3 Wins | 1 Win | 1 in 50,000 | $843 |
| 12-Way | 3 Wins | 0 Wins | 1 in 16,667 | $168 |
| 12-Way | 2 Wins | 2 Wins | 1 in 100,000 | $1462 |
| 12-Way | 2 Wins | 1 Win | 1 in 16,667 | $787 |
| 12-Way | 1 Win | 1 Win | 1 in 3,333 | $731 |
| 12-Way | 2 Win | 0 Wins | 1 in 2,439 | $112 |
| 12-Way | 1 Win | 0 Wins | 1 in 303 | $56 |
| 24-Way | 2 Wins | 1 Win | 1 in 8,333 | $731 |
| 24-Way | 1 Win | 1 Win | 1 in 3,571 | $703 |
| 24-Way | 2 Wins | 0 Wins | 1 in 758 | $56 |
| 24-Way | 1 Win | 0 Wins | 1 in 155 | $28 |
There are a handful of different ways to claim, and which one you use will depend on how much you've won, and whether you're currently in North Carolina. Prizes under $600 can be claimed at any NC Lottery authorized retailer, as well as by mail. For prizes greater than this, you can claim at one of the NC Lottery claims centers, or by mail.
If you're planning to make your claim by mail or at one of the NC Lottery branches, make sure you sign your ticket, complete a claims form (available to download online) and for prizes greater than $600, provide government-issued ID.
North Carolina Lottery tickets expire 180 days following the date of the winning draw – if your ticket is older than this, you won't be able to redeem any prizes.