New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle T - New York State Gaming Commission
Chapter III - Division of Lottery
Subchapter A - State Lottery
Part 5010 - Win-4
Section 5010.2 - Game description

Universal Citation: 9 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs § 5010.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, March 26, 2025

The Win-4 game shall determine winners from tickets matching a permutation of a four-digit number from 0000 to and including 9999 randomly drawn at a regularly scheduled drawing conducted by the Lottery as described in section 5010.4 of this Part drawing or by succeeding in a game feature as set forth in subdivisions (g) and (h) of this section. Correctly matching the winning four-digit number drawn, or a designated permutation thereof shall entitle the ticket holder to one of the prizes described in subdivision (c) of this section.

(a) Win-4 bets may be purchased for a minimum of 50 cents and in multiples of 50 cents thereof to a maximum of $5.

(b) The following types of bets may be used in the determination of winners for the specified draw day indicated on the bet ticket:

(1) Straight. A four-digit number (for example, "1234") designed to match in exact sequence the four-digit winning number drawn.

(2) Twenty-four-way box. A four-digit number in which all four digits are unique (for example, "1234") designed to match in any order the winning four-digit number drawn for a given day.

(3) Twelve-way box. A four-digit number in which two of the digits are the same (for example, "1233") designed to match in any order the winning four-digit number drawn for a given day.

(4) Six-way box. A four-digit number in which there are two pairs of identical numbers (for example, "1122") designed to match in any order the winning four-digit number drawn for a given day.

(5) Four-way box. A four-digit number in which three of the digits are the same (for example, "1112") designed to match in any order the winning four-digit number drawn for a given day.

(6) Front pair. A two-digit number chosen to match in exact order the first and second digits of the four-digit winning number selected in a drawing.

(7) Back pair. A two-digit number chosen to match in exact order the third and fourth digits of the four-digit winning number selected in a drawing.

(8) Straight/twenty-four-way box. A four-digit number in which all four digits are unique (for example, "1234') that generates one straight bet and one box bet on a single ticket. Straight/box bets are limited to 50 cents for each bet type for a ticket price of $1.

(9) Straight/twelve-way box. A four-digit number in which two of the digits are the same (for example, "1233") that generates one straight bet and one box bet on a single ticket. Straight/box bets are limited to 50 cents for each bet type for a ticket price of $1.

(10) Straight/six-way box. A four-digit number in which there are two pairs of identical digits (for example, "1122") that generates one straight bet and one box bet on a single ticket. Straight/box bets are limited to 50 cents for each bet type for a ticket price of $1.

(11) Straight/four-way box. A four-digit number in which three of the digits are the same (for example, "1112") that generates one straight bet and one box bet on a single ticket. Straight/box bets are limited to 50 cents for each bet type for a ticket price of $1.

(12) Twenty-four-way combination. A four-digit number in which all four digits are unique (for example, "1234") that generates 24 straight bets on a single ticket. The minimum cost of a 24-way combination wager is $12 (24 bets x $.50 minimum bet).

(13) Twelve-way combination. A four-digit number in which two of the digits are the same (for example, "1233") that generates 12 straight bets on a single ticket. The minimum cost of a 12-way combination wager is $6 (12 bets x $.50 minimum bet).

(14) Six-way combination. A four-digit number in which there are two pairs of identical digits (for example, "1122") that generates six straight bets on a single ticket. The minimum cost of a six-way combination wager is $3 (6 bets x $.50 minimum bet).

(15) Four-way combination. A four-digit number in which three of the digits are the same (for example, "1112") that generates four straight bets on a single ticket. The minimum cost of a four-way combination wager is $2 (4 bets x $.50 minimum bet).

(16) Close Enough. A four-digit number, of which each digit must match or be one number greater or less than the corresponding digit of the four-digit number selected in a drawing. For purposes of this wager, one number greater than nine is defined as zero and one number less than zero is defined as nine. A detailed description of the odds, prize structure, wager price, play instructions and any further information in regard to this wager shall be communicated to the public and set forth on the website for the New York Lottery in advance of offering this wager. Such detailed description shall be consistent with the game rules otherwise set forth in this Part in regard to other wagers and features of the Win-4 game.

(c) Prize structure and game odds for Win-4.

Bet Type and Prize Payouts Per Amount Bet

Bet Type

50 cents

$1

$2

$3

$4

$5

Straight

$2,500

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

Box(24)

$100

$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

Box(12)

$200

$400

$800

$1,200

$1,600

$2,000

Box(6)

$400

$800

$1,600

$2,400

$3,200

$4,000

Box(4)

$600

$1,200

$2,400

$3,600

$4,800

$6,000

Front Pair

$25

$50

Back Pair

$25

$50

Straight/ Box (24)

$2,600 $100

If Straight hits If Box only

Straight/ Box (12)

$2,700 $100

If

Straight hits If Box only

Straight/ Box (6)

$2,900 $400

If Straight hits If Box only

Straight/ Box (4)

$3,100 $600

If Straight hits If Box only

Combination (all types)

$2,500

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

Close Enough (straight match)

$1,250

$2,500

Close Enough (1 digit, 1 off)

$62

$124

Close Enough (2 digits, 1 off)

$12

$24

Close Enough (3 digits, 1 off)

$7

$14

Close Enough (4 digits, 1 off)

$16

$32

Game odds:

Bet type

Odds

Straight

1:10,000

Box(24)

1:417

Box(12)

1:833

Box(6)

1:1,667

Box(4)

1:2,500

Front Pair

1:100

Back Pair

1:100

Straight/ Box (24)

1:417

Straight/ Box (12)

1:833

Straight/ Box (6)

1:1,667

Straight/ Box (4)

1:2,500

Combination (24)

1:417

Combination (12)

1:833

Combination (6)

1:1,667

Combination (4)

1:2,500

Close Enough (straight match)

1:10,000

Close Enough (1 digit, 1 off)

1:1,250

Close Enough (2 digits, 1 off)

1:417

Close Enough (3 digits, 1 off)

1:313

Close Enough (4 digits, 1 off)

1:625

Close Enough (overall; any prize)

1:123

(d) The purchaser may place a bet for the current day or for one or more days in advance for up to six successive drawings from the day of the transaction.

(e) To place a bet, a purchaser communicates the desired bet data (day, amount, bet type and bet number selections) to a game agent, who will issue a bet ticket. If desired, a purchaser may use the quick pick option for deciding bet number selections. When the quick pick option is used, the bet will be entered by computer in the next scheduled drawing as a straight bet in the amount of 50 cents and the numbers to be played will be randomly selected by computer. A purchaser using the quick pick option may specify such purchaser's own choice of drawing date (s), bet type or bet number. The agent enters the bet into a secure computer system via a computer terminal. Upon acceptance of and payment for the ticket issued by the agent, the transaction shall become binding and final.

(f) The commission reserves the right at any time, in the commission's sole discretion, to suspend play on any number(s) or to limit the number of bets made on any number(s) or combination(s).

(g) Lucky Sum. Lucky Sum is a feature of the Win-4 game. Lucky Sum shall determine winners from bet tickets by correctly matching the sum of the player's number selection against the sum of the winning numbers drawn by the Lottery for that drawing.

(1) Lucky Sum wagers shall not be placed with pairs or Close Enough wagers.

(2) To place a bet, a purchaser must communicate:
(i) the desired game bet data to an agent pursuant to subdivision (e) of this section; and

(ii) communicate to the agent that such purchaser's desire to add a lucky sum wager to the normal wager, who will issue a bet ticket. Such bet ticket will reflect the sum of the numbers played by the purchaser on that wager as the additional lucky sum wager.

(3) Up to 50 percent of the sales from each drawing will be allocated to a prize pool for that drawing.

(4) Prize structure and odds for this feature.

Sum of Number Picked Number of Ways to Match a Expected Odds Prize Number 0 1 10,000 $5,000.00 1 4 2,500 $1,250.00 2 10 1,000 $500.00 3 20 500 $250.00 4 35 286 $142.00 5 56 179 $89.00 6 84 119 $60.00 7 120 83 $42.00 8 165 61 $30.00 9 220 45 $22.50 10 282 35 $17.50 11 348 29 $14.00 12 415 24 $12.00 13 480 21 $10.00 14 540 19 $9.00 15 592 17 $8.00 16 633 16 $7.50 17 660 15 $7.50 18 670 15 $7.50 19 660 15 $7.50 20 633 16 $7.50 21 592 17 $8.00 22 540 19 $9.00 24 415 24 $12.00 25 348 29 $14.00 26 282 35 $17.50 27 220 45 $22.50 28 165 61 $30.00 29 120 83 $42.00 30 84 119 $60.00 31 56 179 $89.00 32 35 286 $142.00 33 20 500 $250.00 34 10 1,000 $500.00 35 4 2,500 $1,250.00 36 1 10,000 $5,000.00

(5) Lucky sum bets may be purchased for a minimum of $1 per wager.

(h) A Win-4 type of bet or game feature may be added at the discretion of the commission, so long as such game feature is an alternative or additional method for playing the game within the same basic game design and a detailed description of the odds, prize structure, wager price, play instructions and any further information in regard to how a player may use such feature, if offered, shall be communicated to the public and set forth on the website for the New York Lottery in advance of offering such feature.

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