Take a look at how to play Pick 4 NJ, plus optional add-ons to consider and prizes you could win.
How to Play Pick 4 NJ
Pick 4 NJ is an easy game to learn, even after a few changes to the game were implemented in November 2023. Whether you’re a beginner or a long-time lotto lover, here’s how to play Pick 4 NJ:
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Pick four lucky numbers between zero and nine. Tip: You can also choose the Quick Pick option, and select four random numbers for your play.
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Choose a playing style: Straight, box, wheel, straight/box, front pair or back pair.
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Place your wager, ranging from $0.50 to $5.
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Choose your preferred drawing time. Pick 4 drawings occur twice daily at 12:59 PM and 10:57 PM. Tip: Feeling extra lucky? You can choose to play in both drawings.
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Pick your optional add-ons, such as FIREBALL, Instant Match or Multi-Draw.
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Play your numbers and see if you’re a winner!
Optional NJ Pick 4 Add-Ons to Consider
Want to enhance your Pick 4 NJ play? Take a look at some optional add-ons that could offer even more ways to win:
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FIREBALL: When you add FIREBALL to your ticket, you’ll double your wager for more ways to win. Choose this add-on and replace one of the Lottery’s winning numbers with your FIREBALL number. If your numbers match the new FIREBALL sequence, you could win the FIREBALL grand prize.
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Instant Match: Instant Match offers a chance to win up to $500 for only $1 extra per round.
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Multi-Draw: Loving your lucky numbers? Opt into Multi-Draw to play your same wagers, then select up to seven additional drawings over as many as seven days.
Ways to Play NJ Pick 4
Pick 4 NJ offers six exciting ways to play and win. Play it straight for as little as $0.50, or up your odds by opting for a wheel or box bet. Here’s a breakdown of the different playing styles:
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Straight: Choose your lucky numbers and match the day’s winning sequence in the exact order.
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Box: Pick your numbers, then match the day’s winners — in any order.
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Wheel: This playing style lets you wager all possible sequences of the numbers you’ve chosen. If any of them match, you could win.
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Straight/box: This playing style combines straight and box wagers into one round. If you match the day’s winning numbers in the exact order, you’ll win both the straight and box prizes. If your numbers match in any other sequence, you’ll win the box prize.
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Front pair: Choose the first two numbers in the winning sequence and win.
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Back pair: Choose the last two digits in the day’s winning numbers to win.
NJ Lottery Pick 4 Prizes
Wondering what you could win? Take a look at the New Jersey Lottery Pick 4 prizes.
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Bet Type |
Prize Amount (Based on $1 Wager) |
Prize Amount with FIREBALL |
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Straight |
$5,000 |
$1,350 |
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Box |
4-way box: $1,200 6-way box: $800 12-way box: $400 24-way box: $200 |
4-way box: $340 6-way box: $224 12-way box: $112 24-way box: $56 |
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Wheel |
4-way wheel: $5,000 6-way wheel: $5,000 12-way wheel: $5,000 24-way wheel: $5,000 |
4-way wheel: $1,350 6-way wheel: $1,350 12-way wheel: $1,350 24-way wheel: $1,350 |
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Front Pair |
$50 |
$14 |
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Back Pair |
$50 |
$14 |
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