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Pick 4 explained: what Straight, Box and Straight/Box mean

Four digits are the starting point. Your play variant sets the matching conditions.

Pick 4 game logo

You’re looking at Pick 4 and the digits make sense. Then you reach three options: Straight, Box and Straight/Box. Suddenly, there’s another decision to understand.

Those options describe how your selection is matched against the result. They are worth reading before you confirm, because the same four digits can be treated differently under different variants.

What does it cost?₦100 per play
What are you picking?4 digits, each from 0–9. Repeated digits are allowed.
When is the draw?Daily at 12:15pm and 6:15pm. Entries close at 12:00pm and 6:00pm.

First, what are you picking?

You select 4 digits, each from 0 to 9. Repeated digits are allowed. The entry cost is ₦100 per play, so check the total cost of everything on your confirmation screen.

Four digits do not tell the whole story

With Straight, your digits need to match the result in the exact order. For example, 1-3-6-8 and 8-6-3-1 are different ordered sequences. Seeing the same digits in a different order does not meet the Straight condition.

Box accepts eligible rearrangements. Straight/Box combines the two types using the same digits. Each has its own matching conditions, so read the variant name as carefully as the selection itself.

Repeated digits need a closer look

The pattern of your digits affects Box eligibility and the payout category. A selection with repeated digits does not have the same pattern as one where every digit is different. Use the prize table for your exact combination rather than assuming that every Box entry is treated alike.

Put the closing time in your plan

For the 12:15pm draw, entries close at noon. For the 6:15pm draw, they close at 6:00pm.

Before you confirm, check that the game and draw shown on Golotto are the ones you intended. Save the ticket or digital confirmation so you can compare the details with our Golotto results later.

What should you remember?

Your digits, their order and your play variant belong together. If one part is unclear, pause and read our Pick 4 rules before deciding. Choosing a familiar sequence or using someone else’s suggestion does not guarantee a result.

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