Ohio Pick 4 FAQs

If you have questions about Ohio Pick 4 chances are you’ll find the answers in our comprehensive Pick 4 game FAQs. We cover the popular questions, covering everything from when the draws take place to odds of winning a Pick 4 prize.

What time do the Pick 4 drawings take place?

Answer: Ohio Pick 4 is drawn twice a day, at Midday and Evenings, seven days a week. The Midday draw is at 12:29 PM and the evening draw takes place at 7:29 PM. The only exception is that the Saturday evening draw, which takes place between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM.

Question: Where can you play Pick 4?

Answer: In Ohio, you can start playing Pick 4 by visiting an official lottery retailer. Simply choose four single digit numbers from 0 to 9. If you can’t choose numbers, try selecting Quick Pick to get a random number set.

Question: What are the different bet types?

Answer: Ohio Pick 4 offers three main types of bets, which are Straight, Boxed, and Back-Up. You can discover the differences and variations on the Ohio Pick 4 Prizes page

Question: Can you play Pick 4 online?

Answer: You can purchase Ohio Pick 4 tickets online using an approved ticket courier, such as Jackpot.com. Visit the lotto tickets page to find out more.

Question: How much does a ticket cost?

Answer: The wager amounts are $0.50 or $1. However, playing Back-Up Bet splits your wager between a Box and a Straight, meaning the cost will either be $1 or $2.

Question: What is the top prize in Ohio Pick 4?

Answer: While the amount you can win playing OH Pick 4 varies on your play type, the highest prize available is a fixed $5,000, which you can win with a successful $1 Straight play.

Question: What are the odds of winning a Pick 4 prize?

Answer: This depends entirely on the numbers and play type you've chosen - check all the possible plays over on our Ohio Pick 4 Prizes page.

Question: What are the different ‘Ways’ to play?

Answer: For Boxed plays, any combination of your chosen numbers can win the prize. However, some numbers have more combinations than others. 1112 is a 4-Way play because it can only be arranged four different ways, whereas 1234 is a 24-Way play. The odds are better if you play more Ways, but the prizes are better if you play fewer Ways. Check the details on our Ohio Pick 4 Prizes page.

Question: How can I claim my Ohio Pick 4 prize?

Answer: Ohio Pick 4 prizes up to $599 can be claimed in any Ohio Lottery-authorized store. For prizes between $599 and $5,000, you can get a pay-to-bearer certificate from an Ohio Lottery-authorized store, which can be cashed in at the bank or by mail.

Question: When do Ohio Pick 4 tickets expire?

Answer: Ohio Pick 4 tickets expire in 180 days following the date of the winning draw. Once this limit is reached, the ticket expires and can no longer be redeemed.

Question: What’s the age limit for playing Pick 4 in Ohio?

Answer: You must be 18 or older to play lotteries in Ohio, including Pick 4.