NJ Pick 4 FAQS

You can only participate in lotteries in New Jersey if you are at least 18 years old.

NJ Pick 4 drawings take place daily at 12:59 PM and 10:57 PM ET.

Tickets can be purchased at any time. However, if you want to enter the next Midday draw, you must make your purchase before 12:53 PM ET, and before 10:53 PM for the Evening draw. Tickets purchased after these times are automatically entered into the following day's drawing.

Start by selecting 4 numbers from 0 to 9, then decide on your play type, and how much you would like to wager. You can use the Fireball add-on to boost your chances of winning a prize, and if you're feeling lucky, use the Instant Match add-on for the chance to win instant cash prizes. For more detail, check our dedicated How to Play page.

The cost of your ticket depends on what type of play you make. You can wager either $0.50 or $1.00 on Straight, Box, and Pair play types, while Straight/Box plays always cost $1.00. Wheel plays can cost anywhere between $2.00 and $24.00! Using the Fireball and Instant Match add-ons increases the cost of each play. Check out the How to Play page for a full explanation, or the Odds and Prizes page to find out the chances of winning each play.

The Fireball is a fifth number from 0 to 9, drawn immediately after the four main numbers. If you've paid for a Fireball ticket, you can substitute any of the main numbers with the Fireball to create a winning combination! Check out the How to Play page for an in-depth explanation.

This mini-game is unique to New Jersey, and can only be played as an add-on to Pick 3 and Pick 4 tickets. If you go for this add-on, you'll get an extra ticket with four random numbers from 0 to 9 printed, and each number is assigned a prize value. If any of your Pick 4 numbers match the Instant Match numbers, you've won a prize! Visit the Odds and Prizes page to check your chances of winning.

Using the Multi Draw section of your play slip, you can enter your numbers into the next 7 drawings.

The grand prize for NJ Pick 4 is $5,000, which can be won by playing a $1.00 straight bet, and matching all four winning numbers in drawn-order. There are lots of other ways to win though – check the Odds and Prizes page for a full breakdown.

The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 10,000 for a Straight play type. On the other hand, the odds of winning a Pair play are just 1 in 100, or even as low as 1 in 25 if you are using the Fireball add-on. Check the Odds and Prizes page for the chances to win each play type.

You can claim your prize at the store, at a dedicated NJ Lottery payment centre, or by mail. Which route to take depends on whether you're currently in New Jersey, and how much you've won. Visit our How to Claim page for a full explanation.

In New Jersey, lottery tickets expire one year from the date of the drawing they are valid for. After that, winnings can no longer be redeemed.

Lottery courier services let people all over the world purchase regional lottery tickets online. Create an online account, pick your game, pick your numbers, and the courier will go buy the tickets on your behalf in a state/country where the game is played. A photo of your ticket will then be uploaded to your account as proof of purchase, and any prizes will be paid out to you automatically. Neat!