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Pick 4 Combo and Box Plays Explained

How Pick 4 straight, 24-way, 12-way, 6-way and 4-way box plays work, their real odds, and how Apollo AI sets fit each one.

Pick 4 gives you several ways to play the same four digits. Knowing how each works helps you choose the style that suits your budget.

Pick 4 Straight Play and Apollo AI

A straight play wins only if all four digits come up in your exact order. With 10,000 possible results, the chance is 1 in 10,000, and the prize is the largest.

Pick 4 Box Plays and Apollo AI

A box play wins if your digits come up in any order. How many orders count depends on your digits: four different digits give a 24-way box, one pair gives a 12-way box, two pairs give a 6-way box and three of a kind gives a 4-way box.

Chance of winning with one Pick 4 ticket
24-way box1 in 417
12-way box1 in 833
6-way box1 in 1,667
4-way box1 in 2,500
A straight play is 1 in 10,000. Box odds depend on how many different digits you pick; box prizes are smaller than straight prizes.

Using an Apollo AI Set for Any Pick 4 Play

Apollo AI's Set Builder gives you four digits. You decide at the counter whether to play them straight, box or as a combination. The play type changes the prize and the chance; Apollo AI does not change either.

Picking a Pick 4 Style With Apollo AI

  • Straight for the biggest prize and the longest odds.
  • A 24-way box for more frequent, smaller wins.
  • Always set your spend before you choose.

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