Use this page as the main Pick-4 hub for New Jersey. It combines all drawing times in one place and owns the shared rules, odds, prize details, and schedule context before you jump into a specific drawing page.
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Latest results
The most recent winning numbers for each Pick-4 drawing time. Use the links on each card to open full results, analysis, and prize details.
Results vs. predictions
This page combines the latest results, rules, and schedule for every Pick-4 drawing. Open today's entertainment-based predictions for every draw time on one page.
How to play
Playing New Jersey Pick-4 takes a few simple steps. Pick your numbers (or take a quick pick), choose your add-ons, and buy before the drawing cutoff. These rules apply to every New Jersey Pick-4 drawing time.
Pick four numbers from 0 to 9 or select Quick Pick.
Choose your wager: $0.50, $1, $2, $3, $4, or $5.
Select a play type: Straight, Box, Front Pair, Back Pair, Straight/Box, or Wheel.
Choose midday or evening draw, or both.
Choose multi-draw for future drawings (optional).
Add FIREBALL (optional).
Select Instant Match for instant winnings (optional).
Check if you've won.
Key Tip
Use Pick 4 Number Generator for fast random picks for New Jersey Pick-4.
Ticket pricing
Here is the base ticket price for New Jersey Pick-4 plus any optional add-ons that change the cost per play. The same pricing applies across every New Jersey Pick-4 drawing.
Option 1
$0.50, $1, $2, $3, $4, or $5 per play.
Drawing schedule
New Jersey Pick-4 draws on the days and times shown below. Compare every New Jersey Pick-4 draw window in one place, and always check the sales cutoff before you buy.
| Draw | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evening | 10:57 PM ET | 10:57 PM ET | 10:57 PM ET | 10:57 PM ET | 10:57 PM ET | 10:57 PM ET | 10:57 PM ET |
| Midday | 12:59 PM ET | 12:59 PM ET | 12:59 PM ET | 12:59 PM ET | 12:59 PM ET | 12:59 PM ET | 12:59 PM ET |
All times shown in ET timezone. Ticket purchases must be completed before the relevant sales cutoff to enter a drawing.
Prize structure
New Jersey Pick-4 pays out across 13 prize tiers, with overall odds of 1 in 22.99. Each tier below shows what you win and the odds of hitting it.
Prize tiers
13 tiers
Scroll for all tiers
Understanding odds: Lower “1 in X” numbers indicate better statistical chances.
Combined analysis
Frequency analysis aggregated across all 2 Pick-4 drawing times — the most-drawn (hot) and least-drawn (cold) numbers, plus family-wide patterns you would miss looking at a single draw.
Next steps
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Common questions about playing Pick-4 in New Jersey — rules, draw times, prizes, and where to go next.
New Jersey Pick-4 offers multiple ways to play. Pick four digits from 0 to 9, then choose your play type. Straight means exact order, harder but pays more. Box matches in any order with better odds. Combo covers all possible orders for maximum coverage. Wagers start at $0.50 and go up to $1.00. You can play the same numbers multiple ways on one ticket. Drawings happen every day at 2 times: Midday at 12:59 PM ET and Evening at 10:57 PM ET. A single play enters the next drawing after that drawing's sales cutoff, so you'll see results fast.
Visit any authorized New Jersey Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Pick-4, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost $0.50 per play. Make sure to buy before that drawing's sales cutoff. Cutoffs vary by drawing time. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.
New Jersey offers an official lottery app and website, but not all games may be available for online purchase. Check the official New Jersey Lottery app or New Jersey Lottery website to see if Pick-4 is currently available for online purchase. If available online, you'll need to create an account, verify you're physically located in New Jersey, and follow the app's purchase process. Tickets purchased through the official app are the same as those bought at retail locations.
New Jersey Pick-4 is flexible, you choose how much to wager. Bets range from $0.50 to $1.00 per play. Your wager amount directly affects your potential prize. A $1.00 Straight play might win $500, but a $5.00 wager on the same numbers wins $2,500. Different play types have different payouts at each wager level. You can mix wager amounts and play types on the same ticket. There's no minimum purchase beyond one play.
New Jersey Pick-4 has 2 drawings every day: New Jersey Pick-4 Midday draws at 12:59 PM ET with sales closing at 12:53 PM ET. New Jersey Pick-4 Evening draws at 10:57 PM ET with sales closing at 10:53 PM ET. A single play enters the next drawing after the relevant cutoff. Miss the cutoff? Your ticket automatically enters the following drawing. If you buy a multi-draw ticket, it plays the same numbers for consecutive drawings. Results are usually available within minutes after each draw on the official lottery website.
Odds in Pick-4 depend on which play type you choose. Straight play (exact order) has odds of 1 in 5,000, while Box play (any order) offers better odds depending on your number combination. Want better odds? Choose Box or Front/Back Pair. Want bigger prizes? Go with Straight or Combo. The beauty of Pick-4 is you control the risk-reward balance.
Pick-4 has 5 main play types: Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair, Back Pair. Each works differently. Straight means exact order, pick 1-2-3, and only 1-2-3 wins. Odds: 1 in 5,000. Box matches any order, 1-2-3 wins as 3-2-1, 2-1-3, etc. Better odds, smaller prize. Combo plays every possible order as separate Straight bets for maximum coverage, higher cost. You can mix multiple play types on one ticket. Many players do a small Box wager plus a larger Straight bet on their favorite number.
Pick-4 is exclusive to New Jersey. You'll need to be physically present in New Jersey to buy tickets, either at a retail location or through a licensed courier service while you're in-state.
This is a state-specific game with its own unique rules and prize structure. Other states have similar games but different names and formats. Browse all New Jersey lottery games to see what's available.
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