Georgia Pick 4 FAQs

Everything you want to know about Georgia Pick - or Cash 4 in the Peach State - is answered on this page. We gathered the most burning questions people have about this popular lottery game and answered each one for you.

What is GA Pick 4?
Pick 4 is a game where you have to pick four numbers for the chance to win prizes. There's variations of this across the States, Georgia most commonly refers to its version as Cash 4.
When do the draws take place?
There are three Georgia Pick 4 draws every single day! A Midday draw (12:29 PM), an Evening draw (6:59 PM) and a Night draw (11:34 PM).
When do ticket sales close?
Ticket sales for Georgia Pick 4 are sold from 5 AM until 12:20 PM - then resume after the Midday draw at 12:30 PM. They are then sold until 6:50 starting again immediately after the evening draw at 7:00 PM.
How much are tickets?
You can purchase a Pick 4 ticket for as little as $0.50 on one play. You can bet multiple draws which will multiply the price of your ticket by how many you play.
Can you enter multiple draws?
Yes! You can play the same numbers in a total of seven consecutive drawings. Just choose the multi-draw option on your ticket!
How much can you win?
You can win as much as $5,000 on a single $1 wager ticket! There are loads of other prizes to be won (depending on your play type) - look at them all on our Odds and Prizes page.
What are the odds of winning?
You have 1 in 10,000 odds of winning the top prize. Different play types means different odds of winning. Our Odds and Prizes detail each one!
How old do you have to be to play Georgia Pick 4?
You have to be at least 18 years old to purchase tickets.
How old do you have to be to play Pick 4 in California?
You have to have to be at least 18 years old to play any lottery game in California - including Pick 4 (Daily 4).
Will my winnings be taxed?
All lottery prizes in Georgia are subject to State and Federal tax withholdings. Georgia state income tax of 5.29 % and federal income tax of 24% are withheld for prizes more than $5,000.
How to claim prizes

For prizes of $600 or less, you can visit any local lottery retailer in Georgia to collect your winnings. Depending on the retailer, you may receive your prize in cash, as a money order, or a combination of both.

For prizes over $600, you'll need to claim your winnings at the Georgia Lottery headquarters or submit your claim by mail. Be sure to include a completed claim form and send it to the following address:


Georgia Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 56966
Atlanta, GA 30343

How long do you have to claim your prize?

Winning tickets are valid for 180 days after the draw date takes place.