New York Lotto Results & Winning Numbers
New York Lotto is the Empire State’s own twice-weekly jackpot game, drawing every Wednesday and Saturday night. For just $1, you get two plays — two chances to match all six numbers plus the bonus ball and take home the jackpot. Below are the latest New York Lotto results and winning numbers, plus everything you need to know about how to play, prizes, odds, and drawing times.
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How to Play
Playing New York Lotto is simple and a great value: $1 buys you two separate plays on one ticket. For each play, choose six numbers from 1 to 59 — or ask for a Quick Pick. A bonus ball is drawn from the remaining numbers after the main six. To win the jackpot, match all six numbers on a single play; the bonus ball unlocks second prize. You can play up to 26 consecutive drawings in advance with the multi-draw option. Studying hot and cold lottery numbers can be a fun way to pick your six numbers.
Prizes and Odds
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | Jackpot (rolls until won) | 1 in 45,057,474 |
| 5 of 6 + Bonus Ball | $1,000 a week for life (minimum $1M guaranteed) | 1 in 2,180,806 |
| 5 of 6 | $1,500 | 1 in 73,330 |
| 4 of 6 | $100 | 1 in 1,575 |
| 3 of 6 | $3 | 1 in 92.05 |
| 2 of 6 + Bonus Ball | $3 | 1 in 94.85 |
New York LOTTO Draw Hub: Rules, Cutoff Times & Taxes
New York LOTTO draws every Wednesday and Saturday at about 8:15 p.m., with sales closing at 8:00 p.m. — a tight 15-minute window, so buy early. Best of all, $1 buys two plays, making LOTTO one of the best per-dollar values in state lotteries.
Winners get a full year from the draw date to claim — among the most generous windows anywhere. Larger prizes are claimed with the New York Lottery’s official claim form, which also handles the tax paperwork. Check the official NY Lottery site for current claim locations before heading out.
The official claim form confirms federal and New York State income tax withholding on prizes over $5,000, though exact rates aren’t published. In New York, where both apply above $5,000 but rates aren’t published, meaning a $100M lump-sum prize would face roughly $24M in federal withholding plus New York’s share — leaving about $76M before the state portion and the final tax return settle the rest. See your exact take-home with our lottery tax calculator.
Overall odds of winning any prize on a single play: 1 in 92.05 — and you get two plays per $1 ticket. Second prize is paid as $1,000 per week for life with a $1,000,000 minimum guaranteed prize.
Drawing Schedule
New York Lotto drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at approximately 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Tickets must be purchased before sales close on draw evenings. Winning numbers are posted on nylottery.ny.gov shortly after each drawing, and televised drawings can be watched on stations across New York State. Once the numbers are out, use our lottery ticket checker to check your plays, and review how to claim lottery winnings before you head to a retailer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the New York Lotto drawings?
Drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday evening at approximately 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Buy your ticket before sales close on draw nights.
How much does a New York Lotto ticket cost?
Just $1 — and that single dollar buys you two separate plays, each with six numbers from 1 to 59. It is one of the best values in American lottery games.
What are the odds of winning the New York Lotto jackpot?
The odds of matching all six numbers are 1 in 45,057,474. Your overall odds of winning any prize on a single play are 1 in 92.05 — and every ticket has two plays.
What is the starting New York Lotto jackpot?
The New York Lottery does not publish a fixed starting jackpot figure for Lotto on its official game page. The jackpot is funded from ticket sales — the lottery allocates up to 40% of each draw’s sales as prize money, with 75% of that (30% of sales) going to the jackpot — and it rolls until someone matches all six numbers.
How long do I have to claim a New York Lotto prize?
New York Lottery draw game prizes must be claimed within one year of the drawing date. Prizes up to $600 can be claimed at any lottery retailer; larger prizes must be claimed by mail or at a Lottery customer service center.