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Latest draw · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Midday

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You pick
3
Number range
0–9
Draw days
Every day
Jackpot odds

How to play Numbers

  1. 1 Choose 3 digits from 0 to 9 (repeats allowed) — or let the terminal Quick Pick them at random.
  2. 2 Pick which drawing(s) to enter — Numbers is drawn on Every day. You can usually play several draws in advance.
  3. 3 Pay for your ticket and keep it safe — you'll need the physical ticket to claim any prize.
  4. 4 After the draw, check your numbers here or with the prize table. Match enough numbers and you win!

New York Numbers, played in threes, rewards in threes! The treasure chest of the New York Lottery comprises of games that not only offer exciting cash prizes but also increase your chances of winning, which makes the lottery worth playing. With Numbers, you can win as much as $500 by just investing $1. The draws for Numbers are held every twice a day along with the option of playing the lottery numbers for up to 7 consecutive draws, which increases your possibilities to win the lottery. Not ending it here, NY Lottery also provides you with some really exciting game add-on options including Booster Ball, Instant Win, and Play It Again so that you do not miss that one lucky chance of cracking the lottery jackpot. By offering multiple wagers like Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Pair, and Combination Plays, the New York Lottery boosts your chances of winning and ultimately the winning amounts.

Playing Numbers is extremely easy and super fun! Just get your hands on a New York Numbers lottery ticket worth $0.50 or $1, select 3 numbers from a field of 0 to 9 along with the desired play type, and mark it on your playslip. Or you can opt for Quick Pick if you prefer playing randomly generated numbers by the terminal. If your selected lottery numbers match the drawn numbers according to the selected bet type, you bag the winning prizes.

After selecting your lottery numbers, you need to select the play type from Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Combination, or Pairs, which will actually determine your winning amounts. New York Numbers drawings are held twice a day approximately at 12:20 p.m. for the Midday draw and 7:30 p.m. for the Evening drawing. The draws are held twice, seven days a week, which means you have multiple chances to win every day with each game. After filling in all your details, you need to choose the draw time you wish to play.

Want to add some instant fun to your lottery ticket? Matching one or more of your numbers to any of the Instant Win numbers will make you bag lottery prizes instantly for $1!. Despite playing the Instant Win, your ticket is still eligible for the nightly drawings.

Not limiting your options to win the Lottery, NY Lottery provides you with Advance Play that allows you to play consecutive draws, including the next draw by just marking the box next to the number of draws you want to play in the Multi-Draw area of the playslip. You have the option of playing up to 7 consecutive New York Numbers draws on a single playslip.

You need to hand over your completed playslip and payment to the retailer. In return, you will get your lottery ticket with your selected numbers, wagers, and draw time. Your lottery ticket is your only receipt. Ensure to check the accuracy of the numbers and sign at the back of your ticket for authentication.

Play/Bet Types Of New York Numbers Lottery

  • Straight: You win the lottery if you match the winning numbers in exact order.
  • Box: You win by matching the drawn numbers in any order.
  • 3-Way Box: You have to select one pair of the same numbers and one different number. You can win by matching these numbers in any order.
  • 6-Way Box: You have to select three different numbers. You win by matching these numbers in any order.
  • 3-Way Straight/Box: You have to select one pair of the same numbers and one distinct number. You win by matching these digits in either exact or any order.
  • 6-Way Straight/Box: You have to select any three different numbers. To win you can match these numbers in exact or any order.
  • 3-Way Combo: You have to select one pair of the same numbers and one different number. You win by matching these numbers in all possible straight plays.
  • 6-Way Combo: You have to select three different numbers. You win by matching these numbers in all possible Straight combinations.
  • Front Pair: You have to select any two numbers. You win by matching the first two numbers in exact order.
  • Back Pair: You have to select any two numbers. You win by matching the first two numbers in exact order.
💡 New to Numbers? Try it free in the Simulator before you spend real money, and check the number statistics.

How to win

Match your numbers to the drawn numbers. Each tier below pays a prize — the more you match, the more you win.

MatchPrizeOdds
Straight $500 1 in 1,000
Straight + Box (6-way) - Straight match $290 1 in 1,000
Box (6-way) $80 1 in 167
Straight + Box (6-way) - Box match $40 1 in 167
Pair $50 1 in 100

Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official New York lottery — they can change.