Arizona Pick 4 FAQs
If you have a burning question about Pick 4 in Arizona, you might well find the answer below. Our experts have compiled the most frequently asked questions about the game and answered using their expertise.
What is AZ Pick 4?
Pick 4 is a daily draw lottery game played in Arizona. Players select four numbers from 0 to 9 and choose a specific play type (such as Straight, Box, or Straight/Box) to take part.
When do Arizona Pick 4 ticket sales close and drawings take place?
Arizona Pick 4 drawings are held twice a day, midday and evening, seven days a week. Midday Draw sales close at 11:59 AM Arizona time and Evening Draw sales close at 6:59 PM Arizona time.
How do you win Pick 4?
You win Arizona Pick 4 by matching your four chosen numbers to the four winning numbers drawn. Your exact payout depends entirely on the play type you selected on your slip (Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair, Middle Pair, or Back Pair).
How much is a Pick 4 ticket in Arizona?
A base play for Arizona Pick 4 costs $1. You can buy a 1-play or 2-play configuration on a single physical ticket.
Can I enter more than one draw at a time?
Yes, you can play your chosen numbers for multiple consecutive drawings. Simply mark the ‘multi-draw’ option on your selection slip or let the retailer cashier know before checkout.
How much can you win in Pick 4?
Arizona Pick 4 features fixed cash prizes rather than a rolling jackpot. For a standard $1 play, hitting a Straight (all numbers in exact order) wins the top prize of $5,000. Prizes for other combinations can be found on our Odds and Prizes page.
What are the odds of winning Pick 4?
The odds of winning the top Straight prize are 1 in 10,000. The odds of winning a prize on Boxed or Pair wagers are greater because the numbers can fall in many orders.
How old do you have to be to play Pick 4 in Arizona?
In Arizona, you must be at least 21 years old to purchase, play, or redeem any lottery tickets, including Pick 4.
Are Pick 4 prizes taxed?
Yes. Arizona taxes lottery winnings at the state level. The Arizona Lottery is legally required to withhold 4.8% for state income taxes on prize claims for US citizens and residents (and 6% for non-residents). Arizona state income tax rate, in addition to standard federal income tax withholdings.
How do draws happen?
Drawings are carried out using a secure, state-of-the-art Digital Draw System. These automated drawing machines are completely isolated from external networks and protected by physical security seals to guarantee total randomness and integrity.
How do I claim prizes?
Prizes under $600: Can be claimed instantly in cash at any authorized Arizona Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $600 or more: Must be claimed by mailing your signed ticket and claim form to the state lottery center (Arizona Lottery, P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062-2913) or by visiting an official Arizona Lottery office in Phoenix, Tucson, or Kingman.
What is the cut-off time for claiming prizes?
You have exactly 180 days from the official drawing date to claim any winning Pick 4 prizes before the ticket expires.
