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What is the Pick 4 NC Drawing?
NC Pick 4 is a draw game where you try to pick four numbers between 0 and 9 that match the winning numbers drawn to win a cash prize. You can also select Quick Pick and the random number generator will choose the numbers for you. North Carolina Pick 4 has both a day and evening game.
You are able to select the amount you want to play, either 50 cents or $1. Pick 4 drawings are held seven days a week. All North Carolina Education Lottery results are available immediately after each drawing.
Add Sum It Up to your play for more chances to win. Adding Sum It Up doubles the price of your base play ticket.
When are North Carolina Pick 4 Draw Times?
Sales are cut-off at 2:45 pm for the midday draw and 10:59 pm for the night draw. The drawing is approximately 15 minutes after the end of sales.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 3:00 pm & 11:22 pm ET |
| Monday | 3:00 pm & 11:22 pm ET |
| Tuesday | 3:00 pm & 11:22 pm ET |
| Wednesday | 3:00 pm & 11:22 pm ET |
| Thursday | 3:00 pm & 11:22 pm ET |
| Friday | 3:00 pm & 11:22 pm ET |
| Saturday | 3:00 pm & 11:22 pm ET |
Can I watch the NC Lottery Pick 4 Live Drawing?
Watch the latest live drawing results courtesy of Raleigh’s WRAL.
How do I Play North Carolina’s Pick 4 Draw?
- PICK YOUR NUMBERS:
Ask for a Quick Pick and let the lottery terminal select the numbers for you, or choose four numbers between 0 and 9.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
Pick one of six different play types: Exact, Any Order, 50/50 (Exact + Any), Combo, Pairs or 1-OFF. Cash 4 tickets cost either 50 cents or $1 per play.
- PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
You can play your numbers for up to 7 consecutive drawing dates on the same ticket. Just tell the cashier at the time of your purchase or mark the Multi Play box on your selection slip.
- ADD SUM IT UP:
Adding Sum It Up is an option that will double the price of your play ticket. The sum of your played numbers must match the sum of the drawn numbers to win. You do not have to match the Pick 4 numbers to win the Sum It Up.
What are the NC Lottery Pick 4 Play Types?
EXACT: Match the winning numbers in exact order to win.
ANY ORDER: Match the winning numbers in any order to win.
50/50 (Exact + Any): Combines Exact and Any Order plays so that you win either way the numbers are drawn. If numbers match exactly, you win both prizes.
COMBO: Pick four numbers and a Straight bet is placed on every possible four-digit combination of those numbers. The ticket price is higher as more combinations are played.
PAIRS: Match the first two numbers in exact order (front pair) or the last two numbers in exact order (back pair).
1-OFF: You win a prize if one or more of the numbers you selected are one up or one down of the numbers drawn.
What Can I Win Playing Pick 4?
| Play Type | Odds | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|
| Straight (Exact) | 1 in 10,000 | $5,000 |
| Any (4-Way) | 1 in 2,500 | $1,200 |
| Any (6-Way) | 1 in 1,666.7 | $800 |
| Any (12-Way) | 1 in 833.3 | $400 |
| Any (24-Way) | 1 in 416.7 | $200 |
| 50 / 50 (4-Way) | 1 in 10,000 & 1 in 2,500 | Any $600 / Exact $3,100 |
| 50 / 50 (6-Way) | 1 in 10,000 & 1 in 1,666.7 | Any $400 / Exact $2,900 |
| 50 / 50 (12-Way) | 1 in 10,000 & 1 in 833.3 | Any $200 / Exact $2,700 |
| 50 / 50 (24-Way) | 1 in 10,000 & 1 in 416.7 | Any $100 / Exact $2,600 |
| Front/Back Pairs | 1 in 100 | $50 |
| 4-Way Combo | 1 in 2,500 | $5,000 |
| 6-Way Combo | 1 in 1,666.7 | $5,000 |
| 12-Way Combo | 1 in 833.3 | $5,000 |
| 24-Way Combo | 1 in 416.7 | $5,000 |
| 1-Off (1 Digit) | 1 in 1,250 | $300 |
| 1-Off (2 Digits) | 1 in 416.7 | $40 |
| 1-Off (3 Digits) | 1 in 312.5 | $26 |
| 1-Off (4 Digits) | 1 in 625 | $52 |
What Can I Win Playing Pick 4 Sum It Up?
| Sum (4 Digits) | Odds | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 in 10,000 | $5,000 |
| 1 | 1 in 2,500 | $1,250 |
| 2 | 1 in 1,000 | $500 |
| 3 | 1 in 500 | $250 |
| 4 | 1 in 286 | $142 |
| 5 | 1 in 179 | $90 |
| 6 | 1 in 119 | $60 |
| 7 | 1 in 83 | $42 |
| 8 | 1 in 61 | $30 |
| 9 | 1 in 45 | $22 |
| 10 | 1 in 35 | $18 |
| 11 | 1 in 29 | $14 |
| 12 | 1 in 24 | $12 |
| 13 | 1 in 21 | $10 |
| 14 | 1 in 19 | $10 |
| 15 | 1 in 17 | $8 |
| 16 | 1 in 16 | $8 |
| 17 | 1 in 15 | $8 |
| 18 | 1 in 15 | $8 |
| 19 | 1 in 15 | $8 |
| 20 | 1 in 16 | $8 |
| 21 | 1 in 17 | $8 |
| 22 | 1 in 19 | $10 |
| 23 | 1 in 21 | $10 |
| 24 | 1 in 24 | $12 |
| 25 | 1 in 29 | $14 |
| 26 | 1 in 35 | $18 |
| 27 | 1 in 45 | $22 |
| 28 | 1 in 61 | $30 |
| 29 | 1 in 83 | $42 |
| 30 | 1 in 119 | $60 |
| 31 | 1 in 179 | $90 |
| 32 | 1 in 286 | $142 |
| 33 | 1 in 500 | $250 |
| 34 | 1 in 1,000 | $500 |
| 35 | 1 in 2,500 | $1,250 |
| 36 | 1 in 10,000 | $5,000 |
NC Pick 4 FAQs
A: Pick 4 is a twice daily draw game where players select four numbers, each from 0 through 9 to win a top prize of $5,000 for a $1 straight play.
Q: How much do Pick 4 tickets cost?
A: Tickets cost 50 cents or $1 per play.
Q: Where and when can I play NC Pick 4?
A: You can play both Day and Evening Pick 4 at all North Carolina Lottery retailers. Midday Draws take place at approximately 3:00 p.m. and evening draws at approximately 11:22 p.m. Tickets for each drawing may be purchased up to 15 minutes (day draw) or 23 minutes (evening draw) prior to the next drawing.
Q: Do NC Pick 4 tickets expire?
A: Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date on which the prize was won.
Article Resources: North Carolina Education Lottery (Pick 4)
