South Carolina Pick 4 FAQs
Get to grips with South Carolina Pick 4. This page details all the frequently asked questions and gives comprehensive answers for each one. Learn everything, such as: draw schedules, how to claim prizes and how to best utilise the Fireball add-on.
What exactly is Pick 4?
Pick 4 is a number lottery with a couple of unique features. You can choose different play types and amounts to wager. It's a game played across 30 different states - the rules mostly remain the same, but there are some variations.
What are the play types?
The main play types in SC Pick 4 are: Straight, Box, Straight/Box and Combo. Learn about each one on our
Ways to Play page.
What are the different wager amounts?
You can bet either $0.50 or $1 on your numbers coming up. The more you wager the higher your prize will be.
When are Pick 4 drawings?
There are two pick 4 drawings a day, a Midday drawing at 12:59 PM (which takes place every day except for Sundays and Christmas day) and an Evening drawing which occurs at 6:59 PM every day.
When do ticket sales close?
Ticket sales are suspended at 12:45 PM Monday through Saturday for the Midday draw and at 6:45 PM every night for the Evening draw.
How much is a ticket?
Ticket prices vary depending on your wager. You can choose to play for either $0.50 or $1 per ticket. If you enter multiple consecutive draws, your total ticket cost will be multiplied accordingly. Playing Compo means you are placing multiple different straight bets
How much can I win?
Winning a straight play type on a $1 wager will win you up to $5,000! All the different play types have different payouts - view all of them on our
Odds & Prizes page!
What's the probability of winning?
You have 1 in 10,000 odds of winning the top prize. View our
Odds & Prizes page to see the different probabilities of winning each playtype.
What is the Pick 4 Fireball, and how does it work?
The Fireball is an optional extra you can add to your Pick 4 ticket in many states, Virginia included. The Fireball is an additional number from 0-9 drawn along with the main numbers. If you've added it to your ticket, you can use the Fireball to replace any of the other drawn numbers, massively boosting your odds of winning a prize.
For example, if you play an Exact Match ticket with the numbers 4619 using the Fireball add-on, and the winning numbers were 4610, Fireball 9, you'd still win because you can swap the 0 for the 9! Find out more on our
How to Play page.
What is the Fireball option?
The Fireball is an extra number that is drawn after the four main numbers. If you select the Fireball option then you can use this ball to replace any of the numbers you chose. It costs double your wager but gives you an extra chance of winning!
Is there an age limit to playing Pick 4?
You have to be 18 years or older to play any lottery game in South Carolina.
How will my winnings be taxed?
Lottery winnings in South Carolina are taxed at 7%
How do you claim prizes?
If you have won $500 or less then the prizes can be claimed at any local lottery retailer. If you have won anything over $500 then you must sign the back of your lottery ticket and mail it in (along with a valid photo ID and a claim form) to the following address:
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
How long do I have to claim a prize?
You have 180 days to claim a Pick 4 prize in South Carolina.
