Bonus Number
A seventh ball is drawn from the same 1–59 pool. You do not pick it — it only decides the second prize, which requires five of the six main numbers plus the Bonus Number.
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How to Play New York Lotto
$1Wednesday, Saturday6 × [1–59] + 1 × [1–59]
Overview
New York LOTTO is the state’s twice-weekly jackpot game: pick six numbers from 1–59. One ticket buys two plays for $1. Draws are Wednesday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. ET, and sales close at 8:00 p.m. Overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 92.05. All prizes are pari-mutuel — up to 40% of sales funds the prize pool, and the jackpot takes 75% of it.
How to play — step by step
1. Select 6 numbers
Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 59, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.
2. Select 1 bonus number
Choose 1 bonus number from 1 to 59. This ball is drawn separately from the main numbers.
3. Play both panels
A $1 LOTTO ticket includes two separate six-number plays. Fill in both game panels (or take a Quick Pick) so you use the full wager.
4. Add Multi-Draw (optional)
Mark the Multi-Draw box to play the same numbers for up to 26 consecutive LOTTO draws on one ticket.
5. Choose how many drawings
Pay $1 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.
Draw schedule
| New York Lotto | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| New York Lotto | Wednesday, Saturday | 8:15 p.m. ET |
Prize table & odds
Two plays for $1. All prizes are pari-mutuel: up to 40% of sales funds the prize pool and the jackpot takes 75% of it. The Bonus Number is a seventh ball from the same 1–59 pool and is used only for the second prize. The jackpot is a 25-year annuity or an equivalent lump sum.
Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 92.05.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | Jackpot (pari-mutuel) | 1 in 45,057,474 |
| 5 of 6 + Bonus | Second prize (pari-mutuel) | 1 in 7,509,579 |
| 5 of 6 | Third prize (pari-mutuel) | 1 in 144,415 |
| 4 of 6 | Fourth prize (pari-mutuel) | 1 in 2,180 |
| 3 of 6 | Fifth prize (pari-mutuel) | 1 in 96.17 |
Source: https://nylottery.ny.gov/draw-game/?game=lotto
Special features
Play It Again
Hand a LOTTO ticket to a retailer within 30 days to buy an identical ticket for the next drawing at the same price.
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized New York Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://nylottery.ny.gov. New York withholds lottery prizes over $5,000 at the highest 2026 state income-tax rate of 10.90%. NYC or Yonkers tax may also apply. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.
Responsible play tips
- Jackpot odds are 1 in 45,057,474 per play. The other prize levels are pari-mutuel, so the published amounts move with sales.
- The Bonus Number is not something you choose. Only the second prize (5 + Bonus) uses it, so never buy a ticket expecting to “play” it.
- The jackpot is paid as a 25-year annuity or a lump sum equal to the cash needed to fund that annuity. Winning tickets expire one year from the draw date.
Frequently asked questions
Choose six numbers from 1–59 in each of the two game panels, or ask for a Quick Pick. One ticket with two plays costs $1 at any New York Lottery retailer.
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Play responsibly
RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.