You can win some great prizes in Connecticut Pick 4. A Straight pays 5,000 times your play amount, so it's possible to win up to $25,000 if you wager the maximum $5.
Other play types might not have quite the same reward, but the odds are far better. You can see the payout for each Way to Play in the table below, along with your chances of winning. Scroll down to the second table if you added the Wild Ball to your play.
The tables only show the prize amounts for $0.50 and $1 plays. If you wagered more, the payout will increase proportionally. Straight/Box plays can only be played in even dollar amounts.
| Play Type | Odds | Prize ($0.50 Wager) | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 in 10,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 4-Way Box | 1 in 2,500 | $625 | $1,250 |
| 6-Way Box | 1 in 1,667 | $417 | $834 |
| 12-Way Box | 1 in 813 | $208 | $416 |
| 24-Way Box | 1 in 417 | $104 | $208 |
| 4-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 10,000/1 in 2,500 | N/A | $3,125 for a Straight/Box, $625 for Box only |
| 6-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 10,000/1 in 1,667 | N/A | $2,917 for a Straight/Box, $417 for Box only |
| 12 Way Straight/Box | 1 in 10,000/1 in 833 | N/A | $2,708 for a Straight/Box, $208 for Box only |
| 24-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 10,000/1 in 417 | N/A | $2,604 for a Straight/Box, $104 for Box only |
| 4-Way Combo | 1 in 2,500 | $2,500 ($2 Play) | $5,000 ($4 Play) |
| 6-Way Combo | 1 in 1,667 | $2,500 ($3 Play) | $5,000 ($6 Play) |
| 12-Way Combo | 1 in 833 | $2,500 ($6 Play) | $5,000 ($12 Play) |
| 24-Way Combo | 1 in 417 | $25 | $50 |
| Any Pair Play | 1 in 100 | N/A | $2,604 for a Straight/Box, $104 for Box only |
Playing the Wild Ball doubles the cost of a wager, but it also improves your odds of winning significantly. You can win a prize on the base game, with Wild Ball, or both. The table below shows the payouts you can get if you rely on the Wild Ball to land a prize, along with the odds for each wager type.
| Play Type | Odds with Wild Ball | Prize ($0.50 Wager) | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 in 2,500 | $700 | $1,400 |
| 4-Way Box | 1 in 625 | $180 | $360 |
| 6-Way Box | 1 in 417 | $120 | $240 |
| 12-Way Box | 1 in 208 | $60 | $120 |
| 24-Way Box | 1 in 104 | $30 | $60 |
| 4-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 2,500/1 in 625 | N/A | $880 for a Straight/Box, $180 for Box only |
| 6-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 2,500/1 in 417 | N/A | 820 for a Straight/Box, $120 for Box only |
| 12-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 2,500/1 in 208 | N/A | $760 for a Straight/Box, $60 for Box only |
| 24-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 2,500/1 in 104 | N/A | $730 for a Straight/Box, $30 for Box only |
| 4-Way Combo | 1 in 625 | $700 ($2 Play) | $1,400 ($4 Play) |
| 6-Way Combo | 1 in 417 | $700 ($3 Play) | $1,400 ($6 Play) |
| 12-Way Combo | 1 in 208 | $700 ($6 Play) | $1,400 ($12 Play) |
| 24-Way Combo | 1 in 104 | $700 ($12 Play) | $1,400 ($24 Play) |
| Any Pair Play | 1 in 25 | $14 | $28 |
All the prizes in CT Play4 are fixed amounts. However, the Connecticut Lottery has a liability threshold of $795,000 and cannot pay out any more in a single drawing. To ensure this limit is never exceeded, the Connecticut Lottery may halt sales for specific number combinations.
You have 180 days to claim any prizes you win on Connecticut Pick 4. For any amount up to $599, the simplest way to claim is to visit a local lottery retailer in the Constitution State. If the store does not have sufficient cash to pay you, claiming by mail is another option.
For larger amounts, you will need to either claim by mail or at the CT Lottery Headquarters in Wallingford. A number of high-tier claim centers are also located throughout the state if your prize is worth less than $5,000.
You'll need two valid forms of ID to claim a prize of more than $6,000, one of which must be a photo ID such as your passport or driver's license. For mail-in claims, send your winning ticket to the following address: