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New York Lotto
Lottery Overview & Statistics
New York Lotto is operated by the New York Lottery, one of the largest state lottery operations in the US, and uses a 6/59 matrix, among the largest number pools of any state-level lottery game in North America. Jackpot probability is 1 in 45,057,474.
The game launched in 1978 and is New York State's flagship lottery product alongside Powerball and Mega Millions. A bonus number is drawn from the remaining pool. The New York Lottery directs its profits to public education, contributing billions of dollars to New York State schools annually.
The large number pool (1-59) suppresses jackpot frequency, enabling prizes to accumulate to significant levels over time. New York Lotto jackpots have exceeded $60 million on multiple occasions.
Game Format & Rules
Players select 6 numbers from a pool of 59 (numbered 1-59). One bonus number is drawn from the remaining 53 numbers. Division 1 requires matching all 6 main drawn numbers. The bonus number creates an additional prize tier.
Division 1: 6/6, jackpot (pari-mutuel), odds 1:45,057,474. Division 2: 5/6 + bonus, pari-mutuel, odds 1:7,509,579. Division 3: 5/6, fixed prize, odds 1:144,415. Division 4: 4/6, fixed prize, odds 1:2,182. Division 5: 3/6, fixed prize, odds 1:96.
Quick Pick (random computer selection) is available. Tickets may be purchased for multiple consecutive draws. The game does not currently offer a system entry option at all retail locations, though some digital platforms may vary.
Prize Structure & Odds Analysis
New York Lotto prize tiers: Division 1 (6/6): pari-mutuel jackpot with no guaranteed minimum floor (unlike some US state games). Division 2 (5/6 + bonus): pari-mutuel secondary jackpot. Division 3 (5/6): fixed prize approximately $1,000. Division 4 (4/6): fixed prize approximately $50. Division 5 (3/6): fixed prize of $1.
Both Divisions 1 and 2 are pari-mutuel. When the jackpot goes unwon, all Division 1 pool funds carry over. When Division 1 is won, Division 2 does not carry over, it resets independently. The overall prize payout ratio is approximately 40% of revenue.
US federal income tax (37% marginal rate for large prizes) and New York State income tax apply to lottery winnings for US residents. Non-US players should confirm their local tax treatment of foreign lottery prizes.
Draw Schedule & Deadlines
New York Lotto draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at approximately 23:21 ET (Eastern Time). This is the latest draw time of any major US state lottery, giving New York players extended purchase windows on draw nights.
Ticket sales close at 22:45 ET on draw nights. Results are published on the New York Lottery website and affiliated outlets immediately following the draw.
Players in international time zones should note that 23:21 ET on Wednesday and Saturday corresponds to early Thursday and early Sunday in UTC+1 and beyond. Advance multi-draw tickets can be purchased to avoid timezone-related deadline issues.
Cryptocurrency Ticket Purchases
New York Lotto tickets are available on this platform via cryptocurrency payment. Supported digital assets include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether, and other major coins. Both Wednesday and Saturday draws are accessible through the platform.
Deposits are credited after blockchain confirmation. Ticket purchases deduct from the confirmed balance. All prize tiers, including Division 1 and Division 2 pari-mutuel jackpots, are credited to the platform account following official result certification.
Winnings are withdrawable in supported cryptocurrencies. The platform operates as an authorised ticket intermediary with full transaction and compliance records.
