The simple premise of Pick 4 can be summed up in the name of the game, but there are actually a few steps to filling in a bet slip. You have control over a few of the key elements - read on to find out more before you head out to your local ME Lottery retailer to buy a ticket
There isn't just one way to win in Pick 4. You have to decide whether to try and match the numbers exactly or in any order, or perhaps just try to match one or two digits. Go to the Ways to Play page to learn more about all the bet types.
Select one number from each of the four lines on your playslip (numbered 0 to 9). If you're playing a Single Digit or Pair bet, you only need to choose one or two. Get an Easy Pick if you would prefer the lottery computer to generate a random set.
Pick 4 has a flexible pricing structure, so you can wager a range of amounts between $0.50 and $5 per play. The more you pay, the higher your potential payout.
Play the Day draw, the Evening draw, or both. You can also enter multiple consecutive days, up to a maximum of 21, to make sure that you don't miss out on a draw.
Draws take place at 1:10 PM ET and 6:50 PM ET. Ticket sales stop at 1:00 PM for the Day draw, and 6:45 PM for the Evening draw.
The draws are conducted using numbered balls and traditional draw machines. The numbers are actually drawn in New Hampshire, as Maine's version of Pick 4 is part of the Tri-State Lottery - which consists of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Each play type has its own winning conditions. For example, you have to match all the numbers in the correct position to win a Straight, but your numbers can appear in any order for a Box bet. Go to the Odds and Prizes page to see all the potential payouts, along with the chances of success.