How to Play Maryland Pick 4

Maryland's Pick 4 game is a truly innovative lottery - you can play in multiple ways and choose how much to wager. For first time players, the rules could seem confusing - but they're really not!

Look through our full step-by-step guide so you can start playing today!

Pick Numbers to Play
Pick Your Numbers

Start by deciding on four numbers to play between (0-9). Play your favorite numbers, use statistics to see what might come up, or choose them randomly - the choice is yours!

Decide a way to play
Choose a Way to Play

Now you get to decide exactly how you want to play MD Pick 4. There are four exciting play types: Straight, Box, Straight/Box, or Combination. Learn about every one on our Ways to Play page.

Wager Amounts
How much will you bet?

Next you get to choose a wager amount on your numbers. You can bet as little as $0.25 on a single play, you could also bet $0.50 or $1. The more you bet, the more you can win.

How many draws will you play?
Consecutive draws

You can also play the same numbers in multiple consecutive draws (if you don't want to buy a separate ticket each time). Play the same numbers in 2,3,4,5,6 or 7 draws.

Odds and Prizes

Multiple play types mean there's loads of different payouts. Our prizes table details all the ways you can win Pick 4 in Maryland. Win as much as $5,000 if you matched the Straight play type on a $1 bet. View the Odds and Prizes page to see what you could be walking home with