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New York Lottery — Guide, Results & How to Play
The New York Lottery is America's third modern lottery, founded in 1967. All proceeds fund education in New York State. The New York Lotto draw takes place every Wednesday and Saturday and is open to players worldwide.
What Is the New York Lottery?
The New York Lottery is the third modern lottery in the United States, launched in 1967 after New Yorkers voted in favour of a state lottery by a 60% majority in a referendum on 8 November 1966. It is administered by the New York State Government and all proceeds go directly towards funding education in the state.
Lottery games have a long history in New York — parts of New York City Hall were financed using early lottery funds. Today the lottery contributes billions of dollars annually to the New York State education fund, making it one of the most socially significant lotteries in the world.
The New York Lotto is the flagship draw game, played twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday. New York also participates in both Powerball and Mega Millions, giving players three major lottery options. Only the New York Lotto is available to players outside New York State — scratch cards and keno games are restricted to state residents.
NY Lotto at a Glance
How to Play NY Lotto
Six numbers — simple selection, twice-weekly draws
Pick 6 Numbers
Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 59. Use Quick Pick for a computer-generated random selection if you prefer.
Note the Bonus Ball
A bonus ball is drawn separately. Matching 5 main numbers plus the bonus ball wins the second tier prize — a significant amount below the jackpot.
Enter via Concierge
Players outside New York State enter through a licensed concierge service. Official tickets are purchased on your behalf from within New York.
Watch the Draw
Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday. Results are published immediately after each draw and updated here automatically.
Claim Your Prize
Prizes paid via your concierge service. All winnings subject to US federal and NY State tax. NYC and Yonkers residents also pay local income tax.
Latest New York Lotto Results
Most recent draw — Wednesday & Saturday
Winning Numbers
| Numbers Matched | Prize ($) | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $9,500,000.00 | 0 |
| 5+B | Jackpot Rolled Over | 0 |
| 5 | $644.00 | 17 |
| 4 | $20.00 | 598 |
| 3 | $1.00 | 12,517 |
Results provided via partner API. Always verify with your official lottery operator.
New York Lottery History
More than 50 years of funding New York education
November 1966
New Yorkers Vote Yes
On 8 November 1966, New Yorkers voted in a referendum with a 60% majority in favour of establishing a state lottery. This paved the way for what would become one of the most important lottery programs in the USA — with all proceeds dedicated to education funding.
1967
Launch — America's Third Modern Lottery
The New York Lottery launched in 1967, making it the third modern state lottery in the United States. From the very start, lottery funds were directed toward public education — a tradition that continues to this day and has contributed billions of dollars to New York schools.
Historic roots
Lotteries Built New York
New York's relationship with lotteries predates the modern game. Early lottery funds helped finance the construction and upkeep of major New York institutions — parts of New York City Hall were built using lottery proceeds, underlining the long-standing role of lottery funding in the state's infrastructure.
2010 onward
Joining Powerball & Mega Millions
New York joined the cross-selling agreement with both Powerball and Mega Millions in January 2010, giving New York residents access to two of America's biggest multi-state lottery games alongside the New York Lotto. This expanded the prize potential available to New York players significantly.
📋 What's Available Outside New York State
Players outside New York State — and outside the USA — can participate in the New York Lotto draw via a licensed lottery concierge service. These services purchase official tickets on your behalf from within New York State.
Note that other New York Lottery games, including scratch cards and keno, are restricted to physical residents of New York State and cannot be accessed remotely. The Lotto draw is the only New York game available internationally.
New York Lottery Questions
The most common questions answered
Yes — the New York Lotto draw is available to players outside New York State and outside the USA via a licensed lottery concierge service. These services buy official tickets on your behalf. Note that scratch cards, keno and other NY Lottery instant games are restricted to physical residents of New York State only.
All New York Lottery proceeds are allocated to education funding in New York State. Since its launch in 1967 the lottery has contributed tens of billions of dollars to New York schools and education programs. This makes the NY Lottery one of the most educationally impactful lotteries in the world.
Yes — all New York Lottery winnings are subject to US federal income tax and New York State income tax. Players based in New York City or Yonkers are also subject to additional local income taxes on top of state tax. For international players using concierge services, US federal withholding tax is typically deducted at source. Always seek independent tax advice for large prizes.
The New York Lotto is a state-level game with smaller jackpots but better odds than Powerball or Mega Millions. New York also participates in both Powerball (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday) and Mega Millions (Tuesday, Friday), giving players access to all three games. For the biggest potential jackpots, Powerball and Mega Millions are the better choice. For more manageable odds at a state level, New York Lotto is the right game.
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