You can win up to 5,000 times your wager amount in Vermont Pick 4. To get the maximum return, you have to play a Straight and match all four numbers in exact order.
There are a variety of other Ways to Play though, and each one has its own associated prize amount. The value of payouts also increases proportionally as you wager more. The table below shows the prize you can win for $0.50 and $1 wagers. If you put down a bigger stake, multiply accordingly to see how much you would receive. The table also has the odds for each play type.
| Play Type | Odds of Winning | Prize ($0.50 Wager) | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 in 10,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 4-Way Box | 1 in 2,500 | $625 | $1,250 |
| 6-Way Box | 1 in 1,667 | $417 | $834 |
| 12-Way Box | 1 in 833 | $208 | $416 |
| 24-Way Box | 1 in 417 | $104 | $208 |
| 4-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 10,000/1 in 2,500 | N/A | $3,125 for a Straight/Box, $625 for Box only |
| 6-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 10,000/1 in 1,667 | N/A | $2,917 for a Straight/Box, $417 for Box only |
| 12-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 10,000/1 in 833 | N/A | $2,708 for a Straight/Box, $208 for Box only |
| 24-Way Straight/Box | 1 in 10,000/1 in 417 | N/A | $2,604 for a Straight/Box, $104 for Box only |
| Any Pair Play | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
| Single Digit | 1 in 10 | $2.50 | $5 |
All the payout amounts in Pick 4 are fixed, so you are guaranteed to receive the advertised prize if you win. However, the Tri-State Lottery which runs Pick 4 in Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire has a limit for how much can be paid out in total for a single draw. This limit is set at $200,000 for each state's gaming system ($600,000 in total). When the number of bets placed reaches this threshold, the Tri-State Lottery has the right to suspend wagers on particular number combinations.
Win a Pick 4 prize in Vermont and you have 365 days from the draw date to come forward and claim it. You can simply take a winning ticket worth up to $499 to a Vermont Lottery retail agent, or mail it in to the following address:
Vermont Lottery
1311 US Route 302
Suite 100
Barre, VT 05641-2399
You can also claim any prizes above $499 by mail, although you must provide your Social Security number, date of birth and country of citizenship, along with a claim form. Alternatively, visit any M&T Bank location in Vermont, or go directly to the Vermont Lottery Headquarters. Prizes above $5,000 can only be claimed at Lottery HQ. The address is shown below.
Vermont Lottery Headquarters
1311 US Route 302
Berlin, VT 05641