Pick 4 – NC Payouts, Straight vs. Box Odds & Value
Last updated: November 14, 2026 ET (updates after every new draw)
Fixed $5,000 Straight top prize (1 in 10,000 odds) · 50% average return every draw.
Straight, Box & Pair Payouts ($1 Base Wager)
- Wager Options
- $0.50 or $1.00 $0.50 wager pays half; Combo covers all Straight ways
- Payout Type
- Fixed ($5,000 — never split) $0 mandatory federal withholding; W-2G issued ($600+)
- Net EV (At Claim)
- -$0.50 Per $1 ticket (50¢ expected return)
At-Claim Payout: $5,000 ($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.
Data & model basis: official Pick 4 – NC data · published prize table & combinatoric odds · Lucky Picks calculations
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Facts, sources & assumptions
Why trust this Pick 4 – NC breakdown
Prizes under $600 are paid in full at any lottery retailer; net gambling winnings remain reportable on your annual tax return.
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Pick 4 – NC Fixed Payouts, Straight vs. Box Odds & Return Breakdown
Select Straight, Box, or Pair below to compare fixed cash payouts, exact combinatoric odds, and what it takes to hit each bet type.
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.
Choose another bet type above to compare Box and Pair payouts.
2 What it takes to hit this tier Your play, your horizon
Defaults to the pace needed to average 1 hit at the selected tier. Tap a target below or type any number of lines and draws directly (up to 3× top-tier odds).
For every prize’s payout, lower-tier cash-back insurance, and play simulator, see the Pick 4 – NC payout charts and how to win.
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Pick 4 – NC Top Strategy Signals for the Next Draw
Before every draw, Lucky Picks benchmarks positional 0–9 droughts, modulo-10 rundowns, Mirror shifts, and Core Sum filters across Pick 4 – NC history. Select a leading signal below to generate an AI-curated 5-play slate deduplicated across 4-Way to 24-Way Box permutations.
What these metrics mean: every ordered Pick 4 – NC combination has the same single-draw probability—signals highlight recent positional momentum and organize cleaner Straight / Box coverage.
Latest Pick 4 – NC Winning Numbers (Nov 14, 2026)
Winning Numbers
Daytime
| Top Straight Prize ($1 Base) | $5,000 Fixed |
| Box & Pair Tiers ($1 base) | 24-Way Box $200 · 12-Way Box $400 · Pair $50 |
Pick 4 – NC Liability Limits & Overplayed Combinations (Triples / Dates)
Unlike multi-state rollover games, Pick 4 – NC pays fixed prizes per dollar wagered ($5,000 Straight on a $1 play) in every Daytime or Evening drawing. Normal payouts do not shrink when multiple players hit the same combination.
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, V-Trac Clusters (V1–V5) shows +18.50% 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.
Pick 4 – NC Payout, Odds & Bet-Type — Advanced Insights
What this means
Why Pick 4 – NC returns 50% on every draw
Unlike rollover games where expected value depends on the jackpot size, Pick 4 – NC pays fixed cash prizes every Daytime or Evening drawing. A $1 Straight pays $5,000 at 1 in 10,000 odds (50¢ expected return per $1). Front Pair and Back Pair plays pay $50 at 1 in 100 odds (also 50¢ per $1).
Basis: Official fixed prize schedule · $1 base wager · no annuity discount
What this means
Fixed Payouts & Liability Caps
Every winning Straight ticket receives the full $5,000 fixed prize regardless of how many other players win. However, state lotteries enforce total liability limits on heavily played combinations (like 7-7-7, 0-0-0, or 1-2-3-4), which can cause a popular number to ‘sell out’ at the terminal before draw time.
Basis: Fixed $5,000 Straight prize · never split · terminal liability caps apply
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Pick 4 – NC Bet Type EV & Hit-Frequency Comparison ($1 Wager)
Because Pick 4 – NC 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 | $5,000 | $0.50 (50.0%) |
| 24-Way Box (4 Distinct Digits) | 1-4-7-9 (any order) | 1 in 417 | $200 | $0.48 (48.0%) |
| 12-Way Box (1 Pair + 2 Singles) | 4-4-7-9 (any order) | 1 in 833 | $400 | $0.48 (48.0%) |
| 6-Way Box (Two Pairs) | 4-4-9-9 (any order) | 1 in 1,667 | $800 | $0.48 (48.0%) |
| 4-Way Box (3 Identical + 1 Single) | 4-4-4-9 (any order) | 1 in 2,500 | $1,200 | $0.48 (48.0%) |
| Front Pair and Back Pair | 1-4-X-X / X-X-7-9 | 1 in 100 | $50 | $0.50 (50.0%) |
Was This Draw Fair?
Quick answer
No obvious red flag
The broader audit for this lottery still looks consistent with a fair random process. Nothing in this draw’s number pattern looks unusually rare for a random result.
Full audit
100/100
Highly Trustworthy • 5,000 draws analyzed
One draw never proves fairness on its own. Read how our Lottery Fairness Score tests long-run draw history.
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What is the top Straight prize and Box payout for Pick 4 – NC?
A $1 Straight wager on Pick 4 – NC pays a fixed $5,000 top prize (1 in 10,000 odds). A $1 Box wager pays $200 on a 24-Way Single or $400 on a 12-Way Double, and Front Pair or Back Pair plays pay $50 at 1 in 100 odds.
What are the Pick 4 – NC Straight, Box, and Pair odds?
In Pick 4 – NC, your odds depend on the play option you choose: Straight odds are 1 in 10,000 ($5,000 on $1), all-distinct Box odds are 1 in 417 (24-Way Box, $200 prize), single-repeat Box odds are 1 in 833 (12-Way Box, $400 prize), and Front Pair or Back Pair odds are 1 in 100 ($50 on $1).
Is it worth playing the next Pick 4 – NC draw?
The current estimated Cash Expected Value (pre-tax) is -$0.50, meaning you can expect to lose about $0.50 on average for every ticket. Because Pick 4 – NC has fixed prizes that do not roll over, the expected value stays constant from draw to draw.
How much tax do I pay on Pick 4 – NC 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 Pick 4 – NC jackpot?
The Pick 4 – NC top prize of $5,000 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 Pick 4 – NC odds of winning any prize?
Because each Pick 4 – NC bet type is purchased separately, your hit probability matches the bet type on your slip: 1 in 100 for a Front Pair or Back Pair, 1 in 417 (24-Way Box, $200 prize) for an all-distinct Box play, 1 in 833 (12-Way Box, $400 prize) for a single-repeat Box play, and 1 in 10,000 for an exact Straight match.
When is the next Pick 4 – NC drawing?
The next Pick 4 – NC 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 Pick 4 – NC 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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