Maryland (MD) Pick 4 Night Past 30 Days Results
Maryland (MD) Pick 4 Evening Lotto
History and Overview
The Maryland Pick 4 Evening game is a daily draw lottery game offered by the Maryland Lottery, providing players the chance to win up to $5,000 per ticket. It is one of the state’s most popular lottery games due to its flexible bet types and high prize amounts relative to the cost of entry. Pick 4 is available in both midday and evening draws, with multiple ways to play and win.
How to Play
The Pick 4 game is simple to play and offers various bet types that affect your chances and prize payout.
1. Select Your Numbers
- Players select four digits from 0 to 9 for each position, forming a 4-digit number. For example, you could choose 1234 or 9876.
- You can manually pick your numbers or opt for the Quick Pick feature, where the system randomly generates your numbers.
2. Bet Types
The game offers several bet types, allowing flexibility in how you choose to play:
Straight: Match all four numbers in the exact order they are drawn.
- Example: If the winning numbers are 1234, your ticket must have 1234 in that exact order to win.
Box: Match all four numbers in any order. There are different types of Box bets:
- 4-Way Box: All four numbers must match, with three of the numbers being the same and one being different (e.g., 1112).
- 6-Way Box: Two numbers must repeat, and two must be different (e.g., 1122).
- 12-Way Box: One pair of numbers must repeat (e.g., 1123).
- 24-Way Box: All four numbers are unique (e.g., 1234).
Straight/Box: A combination bet where you win a larger prize if your numbers match in exact order (Straight) and a smaller prize if they match in any order (Box).
Front Pair/Back Pair: Match the first two or last two digits in exact order.
Combo: Play all combinations of your chosen numbers as Straight bets, covering all possible arrangements.
3. Wager Amount
You can bet in increments of $0.50 or $1.00, and the amount you wager affects your potential payout. Higher wagers lead to higher winnings.
4. Draw Time
The Pick 4 Evening draw takes place daily at 7:56 PM (Eastern Time). You must purchase your tickets by 7:52 PM on the day of the draw. Players can also participate in the Pick 4 Midday draw, which occurs at 12:27 PM every day.
5. Multi-Draw Option
With the Multi-Draw option, you can enter up to 14 consecutive draws using the same numbers, eliminating the need to repurchase tickets each time.
How to Win
Winning depends on matching your numbers to the drawn numbers based on the bet type you selected.
Prize Tiers:
The payout for Pick 4 Evening varies depending on your wager and the type of bet placed. Here is a breakdown of the possible payouts:
- Straight: Match all four numbers in the exact order drawn. You can win up to $5,000 for a $1 wager.
- Box:
- 4-Way Box: Win up to $1,198 for a $1 wager.
- 6-Way Box: Win up to $800 for a $1 wager.
- 12-Way Box: Win up to $400 for a $1 wager.
- 24-Way Box: Win up to $200 for a $1 wager.
- Straight/Box: A Straight win pays up to $5,000, while a Box win varies based on the Box type.
- Front Pair/Back Pair: Match the first two or last two digits in exact order to win up to $50.
Prize Structure
- Straight (Exact Match): Match all four digits in the exact order to win up to $5,000 for a $1 wager.
- Box (Any Order):
- 4-Way Box: $1,198 (for numbers like 1112).
- 6-Way Box: $800 (for numbers like 1122).
- 12-Way Box: $400 (for numbers like 1123).
- 24-Way Box: $200 (for numbers like 1234).
- Straight/Box: A Straight win pays up to $5,000, and the Box payout depends on the number combination.
- Front Pair/Back Pair: Match the first two or last two digits in exact order to win $50 for a $1 wager.
Odds of Winning
Your odds of winning vary depending on the bet type you choose.
- Straight: 1 in 10,000.
- 4-Way Box: 1 in 2,500.
- 6-Way Box: 1 in 1,667.
- 12-Way Box: 1 in 833.
- 24-Way Box: 1 in 417.
- Front Pair/Back Pair: 1 in 100.
How to Claim Prizes
- Prizes up to $600 can be claimed at any Maryland Lottery retailer.
- For prizes over $600, winners must visit a Maryland Lottery Claims Center or submit a claim by mail.
- Prizes over $5,000 are subject to federal and state taxes.
Tax Information
Prizes over $5,000 are subject to tax withholdings:
- Federal Tax: 24% will be withheld.
- State Tax: 8.95% will be withheld for Maryland residents.
Responsible Gaming
The Maryland Lottery promotes responsible gaming. Players are encouraged to set a budget, play within their means, and seek help if gambling becomes a problem. Assistance is available through the Maryland Problem Gambling Helpline.
Conclusion
The Maryland State Pick 4 Evening game is a flexible and exciting lottery game that offers multiple ways to win. With a top prize of $5,000, it provides good value for a low cost, with plenty of opportunities to participate through its daily draws.
Maryland Lottery Time Schedule
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| Lottery | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Cash Pop 9am | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Pick 3 Midday | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM |
| Pick 4 Midday | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM |
| Pick 5 Midday | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM |
| Cash Pop 1pm | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Cash Pop 6pm | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Bonus Match 5 | 7:51 PM | 7:51 PM | 7:51 PM | 7:51 PM | 7:51 PM | 7:51 PM | 7:51 PM |
| Pick 3 Evening | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Pick 4 Evening | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Pick 5 Evening | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Multi-Match | 7:56 PM | 7:56 PM | |||||
| Cash Pop 11pm | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |