Free play on two matches
Matching two of five wins a Quick Pick free play instead of cash (odds 1 in 9.62), which is why the overall odds look so short.
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How to Play Take 5
$1Daily5 × [1–39]
Overview
Take 5 is New York’s twice-daily five-number game: pick five numbers from 1–39 for $1 per play. Draws are at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET. Overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 8.77, and matching two numbers wins a free Quick Pick. Cash prizes are pari-mutuel: 20% of the prize pool funds the jackpot, 30% the second prize, and 50% the third prize.
How to play — step by step
1. Select 5 numbers
Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 39, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.
2. Choose midday, evening, or both
Each drawing is a separate $1 play. Midday sales close at 2:15 p.m. ET and evening sales at 10:20 p.m. ET.
3. Add Instant Win (optional)
For $1 more per play, Instant Win numbers are printed on your ticket. Match any of your numbers to them and win up to $500 per number right away — your play still enters the drawing.
4. 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
| Take 5 | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| Take 5 Midday | Daily | 2:30 p.m. ET |
| Take 5 Evening | Daily | 10:30 p.m. ET |
Prize table & odds
Pick 5 from 1–39 for $1 per play, twice daily. Cash prizes are pari-mutuel (20% of the prize pool to the jackpot, 30% to second prize, 50% to third prize), so amounts change every draw. Instant Win is a $1 add-on with separate odds of 1 in 4.97 and prizes up to $500.
Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 8.77.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | Jackpot (pari-mutuel) | 1 in 575,757 |
| 4 of 5 | Second prize (pari-mutuel) | 1 in 3,387 |
| 3 of 5 | Third prize (pari-mutuel) | 1 in 103 |
| 2 of 5 | Quick Pick free play | 1 in 9.62 |
Source: https://nylottery.ny.gov/draw-game/?game=take5
Special features
Play It Again
A retailer can reprint the same numbers for the next drawing within 30 days at the original 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 575,757 per play. Because prizes are pari-mutuel, the top prize is usually in the tens of thousands, not millions.
- Two drawings a day means two separate dollars. Decide up front how many draws you enter.
- Instant Win is a separate add-on game with its own odds (1 in 4.97 overall). It does not improve your drawing odds.
Frequently asked questions
Pick five numbers from 1–39 or ask for a Quick Pick, and pay $1 per play at a 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.