Pick 4 doesn't have one set jackpot to play for like lots of other lotteries. It is the way you play that determines how much you can win. Bet on a Straight and match all four numbers in exact order, and you'll win 5,000 times your wager amount. If you've put down the maximum $5, it's possible to land $25,000.
The following table tells you the payouts for each bet type. It shows the prize for $1 plays - if you wager more, just multiply the value shown accordingly. You can also see how the odds of winning are different for each play.
| Play Type | Odds of Winning | 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 833 | $208 | $416 |
| 24-Way Box | 1 in 417 | $104 | $208 |
| 4-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 10,000/1 in 2,500 | N/Ae | $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 Straigh 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 |
| Any Pair Play | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
| Single Digit | 1 in 10 | $2.50 | $5 |
Payout amounts in Pick 4 are fixed, but there is a maximum prize fund - known as the liability limit - for each draw. This is set at $200,000 for each of the three states in the Tri-State Lottery, making $600,000 in total. If ticket sales reach the point where winners could not be paid the full prize, bets will be suspended on relevant number combinations.
If you win a Pick 4 prize in New Hampshire, you have one year to claim your winnings. The prize must be redeemed in the Granite State, and it's a simple process regardless of how much you win.
For prizes of up to $599.99, you can take your winning ticket to an NH Lottery retailer or mail it in to the following address:
Attn: Claims
New Hampshire Lottery
14 Integra Drive
Concord, NH 03301
For larger amounts, you can still claim by mail, or visit the New Hampshire Lottery headquarters in Concord in person. You'll need to complete a claim form and provide photo ID such as your driver's license or passport, as well as proof of your Social Security number.