Missouri Pick 4 FAQs
Missouri Pick 4 has some exciting features - but it may leave you with some questions about how it works. No issue - we've got you covered!
What to know when the draws are? How to claim prizes? Or what the Wild Ball is all about? You'll find the answers right here! Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about this popular Show-Me State lottery game.
What is Missouri Pick 4?
MO Pick 4 is a variation of the popular lottery game Pick 4, it has some interesting additions, such as the Wild Ball and the fact you can win as much as $6,000!
When are MO Pick 4 draws?
There are two Pick 4 draws every single day! The Midday draw is at 12:45 PM and the evening draw is at 8:59 PM.
When can you not purchase Pick 4 tickets?
There are no ticket sales at 12:45 PM to 12:59 PM (Midday draw break) and no ticket sales at 8:59 PM to 9:15 PM (Evening draw break).
What is the Wild Ball?
The Wild Ball is an extra number drawn immediately after the main numbers are drawn. It is an option that replaces any of your chosen numbers to create new winning combinations.
What is the price of a ticket?
You can play in 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 or 14 consecutive drawings, you can play in up to 5 plays in each.
How much can you win in Missouri?
Pick 4 in Missouri is really exciting in that you can win $6,000 instead of the standard $5,000. Look at everything you can win on our
Odds and Prizes page.
What are your odds of winning?
Your odds of winning the top prize ($6,000) will be 1 in 10,000. Different prize payouts will have different odds of winning - all of these are detailed on our
Odds and Prizes page.
Is there an age limit to play MO Pick?
Yes - you cannot purchase lottery tickets or redeem prizes if you are under 18 years of age.
Will my winnings be taxed?
All lottery winnings in Missouri are subject to federal and state taxes. There is a 4% Missouri State tax on prizes of $600 and over, along with a 24% federal tax for prizes more than $5,000.
How can I claim my prize winnings?
Claiming your lottery winnings in Missouri is pretty straight forward. For prizes under $600 you can claim your prize at any local Missouri lottery center. For prizes of $600 or more you claim your prizes in person (at Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City - or the Springfield, St. Louis and Kansas CIty regional offices). You can also mail in your ticket to the following address:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
PO Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
When is the deadline to claim my prizes?
You have 180 days from the Pick 4 draw date to claim your prize.
