Thursday was another exciting day for lottery players across West Virginia as the winning numbers for the Daily 4 draw were officially released. The West Virginia Lottery conducted its daily draw on April 3, 2025, giving players the chance to match four numbers in the exact or mixed order and win cash prizes.
The winning combination drawn for the West Virginia Daily 4 on Thursday was:
Players who matched all four digits in the exact order could be walking away with up to $5,000, depending on their wager type and bet amount. If you played your numbers and they match Thursday’s draw, it’s time to check your ticket closely—this could be your lucky day!
Understanding the Daily 4 Game
The West Virginia Daily 4 is one of the state’s most popular lottery games. It offers various play styles including:
- Straight – Match all four numbers in exact order
- Box – Match all four numbers in any order
- Straight/Box – A combination of both for a split prize
- Combo – All possible combinations of your selected digits
- Front Pair/Back Pair – Match the first two or last two digits respectively
Players can wager from 50 cents to $1 or more, and the prizes scale depending on the bet. For example, a $1 straight bet pays $5,000, while a box play on a four-digit number with different digits might return $200 to $1,200, based on the combinations.
The winning combination drawn for the West Virginia Daily 4 on Thursday was:
5, 8, 8, 8
(five, eight, eight, eight
When and Where to Play
Daily 4 draws take place every evening at 6:59 PM ET, Monday through Saturday. Tickets must be purchased by 6:49 PM ET on the day of the drawing. You can buy tickets at authorized lottery retailers across the state.
In addition to watching televised results on participating stations, players can also check results:
- On the official West Virginia Lottery website
- Through the WV Lottery mobile app
- By visiting lottery retailers
- Or by calling the West Virginia Lottery results hotline
What to Do If You Win
If you’re holding a winning ticket from Thursday’s draw, congratulations! Here’s what you need to know next:
- Prizes up to $600 can be claimed at any West Virginia Lottery retailer.
- Prizes over $600 must be claimed at a West Virginia Lottery regional office or by mailing the signed ticket to the headquarters in Charleston.
- Be sure to sign the back of your ticket immediately to prevent any issues with claiming.
- Keep in mind that lottery winnings are subject to state and federal taxes.
Winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize. After that, unclaimed prizes are returned to the lottery’s prize pool or are used to fund future lottery games and state programs.
