Lotto
Latest draw · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · evening
Lotto rules
- You must be 18 years or more to purchase New York Lottery games.
- You must be 21 years or more to purchase Quick Draw where alcoholic beverages are sold.
- New Your Lotto tickets are not eligible for any corrections or cancellations after they get printed.
- The New York Lottery imposes 24% Federal taxes and 8.82% State Taxes for prizes over $5,000.
- Players are responsible to ensure the accuracy of their ticket, not the retailers or authorities.
- Players need to claim their winnings within a valid time period of 365 days else their winnings will be fortified.
- All games are strictly subjected to the New York Lottery and Gaming Commission Rules.
- Winners can claim their prize by representing the ticket only, not the playslip. It is the sole document to claim the prize.
- If you make a mistake on the playslip, mark the VOID box, and use the next play.
History
New York Lottery is a state-operated lottery of the United States that began in 1967 with the slogan, “Your Chance Of A Lifetime To Help Education”. The Lottery, as part of the New York Gaming Commission, provides revenue for public education. Before the 20th century, the revenue generated by the lotteries in New York was used for non-educational needs. It helped in the infrastructural and industrial development of New York. It was on November 8, 1966, the people of New York voted to approve a constitutional amendment authorizing a government-run lottery. The proceeds of this government-run lottery would specifically be applied to aid and support education in New York. Since its establishment, the lottery has generated over $34 billion for aiding educational revenue.
New York Lotto joined the club in 1978. The jackpot for the game started with $3 million but was decreased to $2 million in April 2013, acknowledging the growing craze for the game. The jackpot is eligible for both lump sum and annuity, the annuity for New York Lotto is paid in 26 yearly installments.
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Did you know?
- Game type: Daily Draw Game
- Game Format: 6/59
- Game availability: Exclusively available in New York only
- Game draw days and time: Wednesday and Saturday at 11:21 P.M.
- Minimum jackpot amount: $2,000,000
- Minimum cash prize: Based on percentage of the total revenue generated.
- Minimum age to play: 18
- Jackpot odds:1 in 22,528,737
- Game add-on option: Bonus Number, Play It Again
- Ticket cost: $1
- Jackpot payment options: Lump-sum and Annuity
- Lottery operator: New York Lottery