How to Play the Pick 4 Lottery in Ohio

Want a fun lottery game with great odds and chances to win every day? Try Ohio’s Pick 4 lottery! If you're 18 or older, you can try at winning up to $6,198 in two drawings every day—all week long. With different ways to enjoy the game and flexible wager options, Pick 4 keeps things exciting. Grab your ticket at a lottery retailer or order through the Jackpocket app.

What is the Pick 4 Lottery in Ohio, and How Do You Play?

The Pick 4 lottery in Ohio is played and won only in Ohio. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:

Cost: Starting at $0.50 per play

Top Prize: $6,198 with a Back-Up wager

Drawings: Twice daily, seven days a week

Overall odds of winning any prize: 1:417

There are three ways to join the Pick 4 lottery in Ohio:

Straight Bet

To win the Ohio Pick Four lottery with a straight bet, match the numbers on your ticket in the exact order they are drawn.

Boxed Bet

To win with a boxed bet, match the numbers on your ticket in any combination. Pick 4 has four types of boxed bets:

24-WAY - Four different numbers (i.e., 2,4,5,7)
12-WAY - Two of the same digits and two different digits (i.e., 2,2,4,6)
6-WAY - Two pairs of the same numbers (i.e., 4,4,7,7)
4-WAY - Three of the same number and one different number (i.e., 0,0,0,5)

Back-Up

The Back-Up wager is a combination of the straight and the box bets, played in $1 increments.

How to Play

Choose four (4) numbers between 0 and 9. Choose your lucky numbers or use Quick Pick to let the computer randomly pick for you.
Decide how to wager. Your choices include Straight, Box, or Back-Up bet.
Select your wager amount. Wagers go between $0.50 and $2, depending on how you play.
Get your ticket. Order your tickets in person or conveniently through Jackpocket.
Check the results. The results for in-person ticket orders can be viewed on the Ohio Lottery website. Orders placed on Jackpocket don’t require you to do a thing! We will notify you automatically of any winnings.

Picking Numbers: Tips for Ohio Pick 4 Players

The odds of winning stay the same whether you pick your own numbers or let the computer do it with Quick Pick.

Choosing your own numbers can make the game more fun—you can use lucky numbers, create patterns, or just go with a gut feeling. But if you’d rather leave it to chance, Quick Pick is a super popular option. You can use it when buying a ticket in person or through the Jackpocket app.

Ohio Pick 4 Payouts: How Much Can You Win?

In Ohio's Pick 4 lottery, your potential winnings depend on how you choose to play. Here's a simple breakdown of the different play types, their odds, and possible payouts:

Straight and Box Wagers

Wager Type	Odds	$0.50 wager	$1 wager
Straight	1:10,000	$2,500 prize	$5,000 prize
24-WAY Box	1:417	$100 prize	$200 prize
12-WAY Box	1:833	$200 prize	$400 prize
6-WAY Box	1:1,667	$400 prize	$800 prize
4-WAY Box	1:2,500	$599 prize	$1,198

Back-Up Bet

Amount Bet	Total Cost	24-WAY Box	12-WAY Box	6-WAY Box	4-WAY Box
$0.50	$1	$2,600	$2,700	$2,900	$3,099
$1	$2	$5,200	$5,400	$5,800	$6,198

When and Where to Play the Pick 4 Lottery in Ohio

The Ohio Pick Four lottery has more chances to win than other lottery games you might be more familiar with, such as Powerball or Classic Lotto.

Drawings take place twice daily:

12:29 PM seven days a week
7:29 PM Monday through Friday and Sunday
7:55 PM (approximately) Saturday evening during the Cash Explosion television program

Ready to try your luck? Download the Jackpocket app today or order online and never miss a drawing!

Jackpocket does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors regarding your federal and state taxes.

FAQs

What are the best strategies for choosing numbers in Ohio Pick 4?

There’s no strategy that improves your chances, as all numbers have an equal chance of being drawn. Choose numbers that are meaningful to you, or use Quick Pick for a random selection.

How is the Ohio Pick 4 payout calculated?

The payouts for the Pick 4 lottery in Ohio are set for each wager type and amount played. They do not fluctuate like the grand prize for the multi-state lottery games such as Powerball. See the charts above for payout information and wager types.

Can I Order Tickets for Ohio Pick 4 on Jackpocket?

Yes! We are an authorized lottery courier service. When you order through Jackpocket, your ticket is fulfilled at a licensed retailer, and a scanned copy is uploaded to your account. You’ll even receive automatic win notifications.