New York

The New York Lottery is one of the oldest in the United States and dates back to 1966. It was created after voters unanimously approved a constitutional amendment authorising a government-run lottery. Administered by the New York State Gaming Commission, the first game was unveiled the New York public in 1967.

In addition to the numerous instant scratch-cards, draw-based games such as Mega Millions, Power Ball and Cash for Life are also available. The introduction of these multi-jurisdictional lotteries has helped the New York Lottery to become the most profitable in America. Since its introduction, it has donated more than $60 billion to public education.

Games and Odds

  • Powerball (5/69+1/26) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 292,201,338
  • Mega Millions (5/75+1/15) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 258,890,850
  • Lotto (6/59) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 45,057,474
  • Cash 4 Life (5/60) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 1 in 5,461,512
  • Take 5 (5/39) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 575,757

How to be a Powerball Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 3 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 2 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 1 correct number with Powerball
  • Powerball

How to be a Mega Millions Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with Mega Ball
  • 5 correct numbers, no Mega Ball
  • 4 correct numbers with Mega Ball
  • 4 correct numbers, no Mega Ball
  • 3 correct numbers with Mega Ball
  • 3 correct numbers, no Mega Ball
  • 2 correct numbers with Mega Ball
  • 1 correct number with Mega Ball
  • Mega Ball Only

How to be a Lotto Winner

  • 6 correct numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers

How to be a Cash 4 Life Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with Cash Ball
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with Cash Ball
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with Cash Ball
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with Cash Ball
  • 2 correct numbers
  • 1 correct numbers with Cash Ball

How to be a Take 5 Winner

  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers