North Carolina (NC) Pick 4 Midday Past 30 Days Results
North Carolina (NC) Pick 4 DayTime
History and Overview
The North Carolina Pick 4 Daytime lottery is one of the popular draw games offered by the North Carolina Education Lottery. Launched in 2009, Pick 4 allows players to select a 4-digit combination with flexible betting options and prize tiers. The game offers two draws daily—daytime and evening—giving players more chances to win cash prizes. It has become a favorite for North Carolina residents due to its simple rules and frequent draws.
How to Play
Choose Your Numbers:
- Players select 4 numbers from 0 to 9.
- You can choose your own numbers or opt for a Quick Pick, where the lottery terminal randomly generates the numbers.
Select Your Play Type:
- The game offers multiple play types:
- Exact Order: Win by matching the numbers in the exact order they are drawn.
- Any Order: Win by matching the numbers in any order.
- 50/50 (Exact + Any Order): Win by matching either the exact order or any order.
- Combo: A bet covering all possible combinations of your selected numbers.
- The game offers multiple play types:
Wager Amount:
- You can wager $0.50 or $1.00 per play.
- The prize amounts depend on your wager.
Select Draw Time:
- You can choose to play in the daytime draw or evening draw, or both.
- This explanation covers the daytime draw, but you can play both by marking the “Day + Eve” option on the playslip.
Multi-Draw Option:
- You can play your numbers for up to 7 consecutive draws by marking the multi-draw box.
Draw Time
The North Carolina Pick 4 Daytime game holds daily draws:
- Draw Days: Every day of the week.
- Draw Time: Draws are held at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).
- Cut-off Time: Ticket sales close at 2:45 PM ET on draw days.
Prize Structure
The prize structure for North Carolina Pick 4 depends on the play type, wager amount, and how the numbers match:
Exact Order:
- Wager: $1.00 – Prize: $5,000
- Wager: $0.50 – Prize: $2,500
Any Order:
- 4-Way (three digits are the same): Wager $1.00 – Prize: $1,200; Wager $0.50 – Prize: $600
- 6-Way (two pairs of digits are the same): Wager $1.00 – Prize: $800; Wager $0.50 – Prize: $400
- 12-Way (two digits are the same): Wager $1.00 – Prize: $400; Wager $0.50 – Prize: $200
- 24-Way (all four digits are different): Wager $1.00 – Prize: $200; Wager $0.50 – Prize: $100
50/50 (Exact + Any Order):
- Wager: $1.00 – Split the prize for both Exact and Any Order matches.
Combo:
- The Combo play option acts as if you’re placing multiple exact order bets. The cost is determined by how many combinations your numbers create, and the winnings reflect the exact order prize.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning in North Carolina Pick 4 vary based on the play type:
- Exact Order: 1 in 10,000
- Any Order:
- 4-Way: 1 in 2,500
- 6-Way: 1 in 1,667
- 12-Way: 1 in 833
- 24-Way: 1 in 417
Claiming Prizes
The process for claiming prizes in the North Carolina Pick 4 Daytime lottery is straightforward:
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any North Carolina Lottery retailer.
- Prizes between $600 and $99,999: Must be claimed at a North Carolina Education Lottery regional office or by mail with a completed claim form.
- Prizes over $100,000: Must be claimed at the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters.
- Claim Period: Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes.
Important Points
- Age Requirement: Players must be 18 years or older to purchase tickets and claim prizes.
- Cut-off Time: Tickets for Pick 4 Daytime must be purchased by 2:45 PM ET on draw days.
- Taxation: Prizes over $5,000 are subject to federal and state taxes.
- Multi-Draw Option: Players can opt to play for up to 7 consecutive draws with a single ticket.
Conclusion
The North Carolina Pick 4 Daytime game is a fun and flexible way to win cash prizes daily. With multiple play styles and prize options, this game offers a variety of chances to score wins. Whether you prefer betting on an exact match or any order, you can tailor your play to match your preferred level of risk and reward. The daily draw schedule makes it convenient for players who enjoy frequent opportunities to win, and the top prize of $5,000 keeps excitement high.
North Carolina Lottery Time Schedule
| (GMT-5:00) | |||||||
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| Lottery | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Pick 3 Daytime | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Pick 3 Evening | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |
| Pick 4 Daytime | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Pick 4 Evening | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |
| Cash 5 | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:22 PM |