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Iowa Pick 4: how to play, odds and draw times

Iowa Pick 4 is a daily numbers game sold in Iowa. The operator is Iowa Lottery. One play costs $1. Draws are every day at 12:20 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. CT. The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 10,000.

Price
$1 per play
Draws
Every day at 12:20 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. CT
Top prize odds
1 in 10,000
Sold
In Iowa

How to play Iowa Pick 4

Pick a 4-digit number. Each digit is 0 to 9.

Choose how to play it: Straight (exact order), Box (any order), Straight/Box, Front pair and Back pair.

You can play $0.50, $1, $2, $3, $4 and $5 per play.

One ticket can cover up to 16 draws in a row.

Iowa Pick 4 draw days and times

Draw times are in Central Time.
DrawingWhen
Midday, EveningEvery day at 12:20 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. CT

Ticket sales close 20 minutes before each draw.

Iowa Pick 4 odds and prizes

Prizes for a $1 play. Odds as printed on the official prize chart.
Prize levelPrizeOdds
Straight$6,0001 in 10,000
Box 24-way (4 unique numbers)$2501 in 417
Box 12-way (2 identical numbers)$5001 in 833
Box 6-way (2 pairs identical)$1,0001 in 1,667
Box 4-way (3 identical numbers)$1,5001 in 2,500
Straight/Box 4-way, exact order$3,7501 in 10,000
Straight/Box 4-way, any order$7501 in 2,500
Straight/Box 6-way, exact order$3,5001 in 10,000
Straight/Box 6-way, any order$5001 in 1,667
Straight/Box 12-way, exact order$3,2501 in 10,000
Straight/Box 12-way, any order$2501 in 833
Straight/Box 24-way, exact order$3,1251 in 10,000
Straight/Box 24-way, any order$1251 in 417
Front Pair$601 in 100
Back Pair$601 in 100

Where to play Iowa Pick 4

Iowa Pick 4 is sold in Iowa. The operator is Iowa Lottery. Buy tickets only from a licensed lottery retailer. LottoCheck does not sell tickets.

Latest Iowa Pick 4 result

The LottoCheck app shows the latest Iowa Pick 4 numbers after each draw and checks your tickets against them.

Official results: Iowa Lottery winning numbers.

Iowa Pick 4 FAQ

What are the odds of winning the Iowa Pick 4 top prize?

The odds of winning the Iowa Pick 4 top prize are 1 in 10,000 per play, as printed on the official prize chart.

What time is the Iowa Pick 4 drawing?

Iowa Pick 4 draws every day at 12:20 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. CT. Times are Central Time. Ticket sales close 20 minutes before each draw.

How much is a Iowa Pick 4 ticket?

One Iowa Pick 4 play costs $1.

Where can I play Iowa Pick 4?

Iowa Pick 4 is sold in Iowa. Buy tickets only from a licensed lottery retailer. LottoCheck does not sell tickets.

How do you play Iowa Pick 4?

Pick a 4-digit number. Each digit is 0 to 9. Choose how to play it: Straight (exact order), Box (any order), Straight/Box, Front pair and Back pair. You can play $0.50, $1, $2, $3, $4 and $5 per play.

How can I check my Iowa Pick 4 ticket?

The LottoCheck app checks Iowa Pick 4 tickets against the draw results. Scan the ticket or type the numbers. Add a ticket before the draw and the app sends you a push when the results are in. Always confirm a win with the official lottery.

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Sources

Checked against these official pages on 2026-10-18.

Game facts come from the official lottery pages listed above. Rules and prizes can change: always confirm with the official lottery before you buy a ticket or make a claim. LottoCheck does not sell tickets or pay prizes and is not affiliated with any lottery.