Experiencing the thrill of having won the lottery? If you think you have matched the winning lottery numbers, here are the steps you should take to claim your prize.

Prizes Up To $600

  • Prizes up to and including $600 should be claimed at any licensed New York Lottery retailer location.
  • Lottery winnings up to this amount can also be claimed at any of the Lottery’s Customer Service Center’s located throughout the state.
  • You can also claim your winnings by mailing the lottery.

Prizes $601 and Above

  • You can claim your prize at one of the Lottery’s Customer Service Centers or mail it to the Lottery.
  • Retailers cannot pay prizes more than $600.
  • They will scan your lottery ticket and will hand over a File Claim Receipt to show that your ticket has been validated by them.
  • You can take this receipt along with your winning ticket to any of the New York Lottery’s Customer Service Centers.
  • You can also claim your lottery winnings through the mail and sending it to the lottery attached with a filled claim form and government-issued ID proof. Don’t forget to make a copy of the winning ticket (front and back) and the claim form before mailing it.

New York Lottery Mailing Address

New York Lottery
PO Box 7533
Schenectady, NY 12301-7533

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