Take 5
Latest draw · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Midday
How to play Take 5
- 1 Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 39 — or let the terminal Quick Pick them at random.
- 2 Pick which drawing(s) to enter — Take 5 is drawn on Every day. You can usually play several draws in advance.
- 3 Pay for your ticket and keep it safe — you'll need the physical ticket to claim any prize.
- 4 After the draw, check your numbers here or with the prize table. Match enough numbers and you win!
Take 5 is one of those super exciting lotteries that are super thrilling to win! Among the rest of the New York lotteries, Take 5 is known to offer the best overall odds of taking home a NY Lottery prize. To add more fun to your existing ticket the lottery lets you grab Instant Win for an additional $1. And if your existing lottery ticket is worth way too much confidence, you have the option of playing the exact same ticket by just asking for Play It Again! So what is holding up your hands, grab a Take 5 ticket and crack the jackpot against the most favorable odds of 1 in 575,757! The drawings for the game are held twice every day thereby multiplying your possibilities to win!
Playing Take 5 is super easy and fun! Just grab a NY Lottery ticket for $1 per play and select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 39 and mark it on your playslip. Or you also have the option of selecting Quick Pick, if you prefer playing numbers randomly generated by the terminal. If your selected numbers match the drawn numbers, you bag the winning lottery prizes.
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 an additional $1!. Despite playing the Instant Win, your ticket is still eligible for the nightly drawings.
Not limiting your options to win the game, NY Lottery 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 Take 5 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. 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.
How to win
Match your numbers to the drawn numbers. Each tier below pays a prize — the more you match, the more you win.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 of 5 | $0 | 1 in 575,757 |
| Match 4 of 5 | $831 | 1 in 3,386 |
| Match 3 of 5 | $20 | 1 in 102 |
| Match 2 of 5 | Free ticket | 1 in 9 |
Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official New York lottery — they can change.