Learn how to play 'The Numbers' - Rhode Island's variation of the Pick 4 lottery game. Read up on the four main steps below, and be left in no doubt about how the game works!
Once you know what you're doing, you can take part in upcoming draws: There are two everyday, Midday at 1:30 PM and Evening at 7:29 PM. Purchase tickets online once you know the rules!
Before picking your numbers, you'll have to decide on a play type (as you may have to only pick two or three numbers instead of four). There are loads to choose from, and they all change how the game is played. Read about each one in detail on our Ways to Play page.
Now you know what game type you're playing, you can pick your numbers. Usually this will be four numbers between 0-9 - unless you picked a 3 digit or 2 digit play type.
Decide how much you want to bet on your numbers coming up. There are four wager amounts to choose from - $0.50, $1, $2 or $5. The more you bet, the more you can win!
You can play in consecutive draws for a week or month straight. Weekly draws mean you play for up to 7 consecutive days (14 draws if you play both daily draws).
Win up to $500 instantly with 'Instant Match'! This is an extra add-on to Pick 4 where the lottery terminal will automatically select a set of numbers, which appear below your number selection on your ticket.
If your numbers match the ones selected by the terminal, in any order, you'll get an instant cash prize. Your prize amount will appear next to the matching numbers or Bonus '$' sign.
You can claim this win instantly at the store, and an exchange ticket will then be issued for the official draw.
Like any lottery, you win prizes by matching numbers - however, in Rhode Island Pick 4, there's a few different ways you can do this. It all depends on what play type you have chosen. Go to our Ways to Play page to learn about each one in detail.
Then head over to our Odds and Prizes page which will explain the probability of winning each play type and how much you'll get if you do.