Daily 4 – CA Payouts, Straight vs. Box Odds & Value

Last updated: November 14, 2026 ET (updates after every new draw)

Pari-Mutuel Structure Next draw: Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 6:35 PM PST

Pari-mutuel ~$5,000 Straight benchmark (1 in 10,000 odds) · ~52.5% average return.

Straight, Box & Combo Payouts ($1 Base Wager)

Straight (Exact Order) $5,253 1 in 10,000 odds · 50% return

4-Way / 6-Way Box Pool-based 1 in 2,500 / 1,667 · 48% return

12-Way / 24-Way Box Pool-based 1 in 833 / 417 · 48% return

Straight/Box ($1) Pool-based Exact / Box-only hit

Wager Options: $1.00 Base Play
Payout Type: Pari-Mutuel Pool
Net EV (At Claim): -$0.47

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At-Claim Payout: $5,253 ($0 mandatory federal withholding; W-2G issued for prizes $600+). Optional tax planning depends on your marginal tax bracket (10%–37%) and itemized gambling loss offsets.

Because Daily 4 – CA uses California pari-mutuel pools, heavily played combinations split the pool among more winners while uncrowded combinations can pay above the typical $5,253 Straight benchmark.

Data & model basis: official Daily 4 – CA data · published prize table & combinatoric odds · Lucky Picks calculations

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Why trust this Daily 4 – CA breakdown

Official prize table and schedule inputs from the Daily 4 – CA official site

Current rule-set odds and payout structure only

Fixed-prize and at-claim payout rules ($0 mandatory federal withholding up to $5,000; no W-2G under $600)

Combinatoric odds and expected-value math, not winning-number prediction claims

Prizes under $600 are paid in full at any lottery retailer; net gambling winnings remain reportable on your annual tax return.

1 Payout breakdown: Straight 1 in 10,000 per line

Fixed cash payouts by bet type. Prizes at or below $5,000 have no automatic federal withholding at claim.

At-Claim Payout $5,253 $0 mandatory federal withholding; W-2G issued for prizes $600+

Payout Type Pari-mutuel pool Daily 4 – CA prizes vary by ticket sales and how many players pick the same numbers.

Odds & expected return 1 in 10,000 53% return ($0.53 EV per $1 wager).

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Daily 4 – CA Top Strategy Signals for the Next Draw

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What these metrics mean: every ordered Daily 4 – CA combination has the same single-draw probability—signals highlight recent positional momentum and organize cleaner Straight / Box coverage.

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Latest Daily 4 – CA Winning Numbers (Nov 13, 2026)

Winning Numbers

Evening

6 5 5 1

Top Straight Prize ($1 Base)	~$15,925 Straight (Pari-Mutuel)
Box & Straight/Box Tiers ($1 base)	24-Way Box ~$211 · 12-Way Box ~$438 · 4-Way Box ~$982

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Daily 4 – CA Liability Limits & Overplayed Combinations (Triples / Dates)

Daily 4 – CA uses a pari-mutuel prize pool where payouts fluctuate based on how many players match the exact winning 4-digit combination in that Evening session.

However, state lotteries enforce draw-level liability caps (or “stop-sale” limits) on heavily overplayed combinations — most notably repeating Triples/Quads (7-7-7, 0-0-0-0), sequential runs (1-2-3-4), and calendar/year picks (19xx, 20xx). Avoiding crowded triple, quad, and date combinations protects you from sold-out numbers or liability-cap reductions.

In our walk-forward strategy monitor, Late – Positional Drought (0–9) shows +13.80% historical hit-rate variation versus random across 100 draws (QUIET — no statistically significant advantage detected). Treat that as historical workout variation rather than a prediction of the next draw.

Daily 4 – CA Payout, Odds & Bet-Type — Advanced Insights

What this means

Why Daily 4 – CA returns 52.5% on every draw

Daily 4 – CA pays pari-mutuel cash prizes every Evening drawing. A $1 Straight benchmark averages around $5,000 at 1 in 10,000 odds (~52.5¢ expected return per $1).

Basis: California Lottery pari-mutuel prize pool · $1 base wager · no annuity discount

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Daily 4 – CA Bet Type EV & Hit-Frequency Comparison ($1 Wager)

Because Daily 4 – CA is a fixed-payout 4-digit game rather than a rolling jackpot lottery, your strategic decision is choosing the right trade-off between hit frequency and payout size:

Bet Type ($1 Base)	Example	Hit Odds	Fixed Prize	Expected Return
Straight	1-4-7-9	1 in 10,000	~$5,855	$0.50 (50.0%)
24-Way Box (4 Distinct Digits)	1-4-7-9 (any order)	1 in 417	~$234	$0.48 (48.0%)
12-Way Box (1 Pair + 2 Singles)	4-4-7-9 (any order)	1 in 833	~$468	$0.48 (48.0%)
6-Way Box (Two Pairs)	4-4-9-9 (any order)	1 in 1,667	~$936	$0.48 (48.0%)
4-Way Box (3 Identical + 1 Single)	4-4-4-9 (any order)	1 in 2,500	~$1,405	$0.48 (48.0%)
Straight/Box ($0.50 + $0.50)	1-4-7-9	1 in 417 (any) / 1 in 10,000 (exact)	Pool-based	$0.49 (49.0%)

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Daily 4 – CA Payout & Odds FAQs

What is the top Straight prize and Box payout for Daily 4 – CA?

A $1 Straight wager on Daily 4 – CA pays from a California pari-mutuel prize pool (1 in 10,000 odds; typical Straight benchmark around $5,253). Box and Straight/Box payouts also scale with ticket sales and the number of winners in each drawing.

What are the Daily 4 – CA Straight, Box & Combo odds?

In Daily 4 – CA, your odds depend on the play option you choose: Straight odds are 1 in 10,000 (pari-mutuel pool, ~$5,253 benchmark), all-distinct Box odds are 1 in 417 (24-Way Box, pari-mutuel pool), single-repeat Box odds are 1 in 833 (12-Way Box, pari-mutuel pool).

Is it worth playing the next Daily 4 – CA draw?

The current estimated Cash Expected Value (pre-tax) is -$0.47, meaning you can expect to lose about $0.47 on average for every ticket. Because Daily 4 – CA has fixed prizes that do not roll over, the expected value stays constant from draw to draw.

How much tax do I pay on Daily 4 – CA winnings?

Eligible US lottery winnings over $5,000 generally have 24% federal withholding. That is a prepayment, not the final tax rate; final liability depends on income and filing circumstances, and the federal marginal rate can reach 37%. State and local taxes can also apply. These are planning assumptions, not individual tax advice.

What is the cash value of the Daily 4 – CA jackpot?

The Daily 4 – CA top prize of $5,253 is paid directly as a lump-sum cash prize (there is no annuity schedule). Federal and state taxes may apply depending on the prize amount and jurisdiction.

What are the Daily 4 – CA odds of winning any prize?

Because each Daily 4 – CA play option is purchased separately, your hit probability matches the option on your slip: 1 in 417 (24-Way Box, pari-mutuel pool) for an all-distinct Box play, 1 in 833 (12-Way Box, pari-mutuel pool) for a single-repeat Box play, and 1 in 10,000 for an exact Straight match.

When is the next Daily 4 – CA drawing?

The next Daily 4 – CA drawing is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 14. Check the official lottery for the ticket-sales cutoff in your location. Set up alerts in the Lucky Picks app to track the schedule.

What’s the best Daily 4 – CA strategy?

There isn’t a trick that changes the odds of a single ticket. The sensible approach is to treat lottery as entertainment, set a budget you can afford, and only play when the estimated expected value feels good enough to you. If you buy multiple lines, buying more numbers is the only proven way to improve coverage. Don’t chase losses or spend money you need elsewhere.

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