"Quick and Easy" Steppin' Keep it all in the family - or between friends - by playing anniversaries, birthdays or any other four special numbers.
Step 1
Spend 50¢ or $1.00 per game.
Step 2
13 different ways to win up to $5,000 (see chart), straight (all 4 balls in order) being the easiest way to win.
Step 3
Ask for a Play Slip and Pick 4 numbers, 0-9, any combination. Or simply tell the cashier your numbers and how you want to play.
Step 4
Play twice a day (midday or evening) Monday through Saturday or once on Sunday (evening). Midday draws are at 12:40 p.m.; evening draws are at 9:22 p.m. on WGN-TV. Winning Numbers are also published in most local newspapers and on the Winning Numbers Page.
Step 5
If the Pick 4 numbers you choose match the numbers drawn in the proper order, you could be a winner.
WAYS TO WIN
Example
Odds (in 10,000)
Win (50¢) game
Win ($1.00) game
Straight
1234
1
$2,500
$5,000
Match 4 numbers in exact order
4-Way Box
1112
4
$600
$1,200
Match 4 numbers, of which 3 are the same, in any order
6-Way Box
1122
6
$400
$800
Match 4 numbers in any order consisting of two pairs of identical numbers
12-Way Box
1223
12
$200
$400
Match 4 numbers, of which 2 are the same, in any order
24-Way Box
1234
24
$100
$200
Match 4 numbers in any order
4-Way Combo
1112
4
$2,500
($2.00)
$5,000
($4.00)
Play all 4 straight combinations of 4 numbers, of which 3 are the same and match in any order
6-Way Combo
1122
6
$2,500
($3.00)
$5,000
($6.00)
Play all 6 straight combinations of 4 numbers consisting of 2 pairs of identical numbers, and match in any order
12-Way Combo
1123
12
$2,500
($6.00)
$5,000
($12.00)
Play all 12 straight combinations of 4 numbers of which 2 are the same, and match in any order
24-Way Combo
1234
24
$2,500
($12.00)
$5,000
($24.00)
Play all 24 straight combinations of 4 numbers and match in any order
4-Way Straight/Box
1112
1
4
N/A
N/A
$3,100
$600 (bet box only)
Match 4 numbers, of which 3 are the same, in exact order or any order
6-Way Straight/Box
1122
1
6
N/A
N/A
$2,900
$400 (bet box only)
Match 4 numbers, consisting of 2 pairs of identical numbers, in exact or any order
12-Way Straight/Box
1123
1
12
N/A
N/A
$2,700
$200 (bet box only)
Match 4 numbers, of which 2 are the same, in exact order or any order
The information contained on these pages
is believed to be accurate. The Illinois Lottery, however, reserves the right to correct any errors.
If you believe you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).
