New York Lottery COVID-19 update
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operating hours for New York Lottery offices and the claiming process may change at any time. While we are continually monitoring the latest updates provided by the lottery operators, we recommend that you contact your local lottery office to get the most up-to-date information before claiming a prize. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Games
| Game Name | Prize Type | Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers Midday | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 |
| Numbers Evening | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 |
| Win 4 Midday | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 |
| Win 4 Evening | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 |
| Take 5 Midday | Jackpot | 5 from 1-39 |
| Take 5 Evening | Jackpot | 5 from 1-39 |
| Pick 10 | Top Prize | 10 from 1-80 |
| New York LOTTO | Jackpot | 6 from 1-59 |
| Powerball | Jackpot | 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 |
| Mega Millions | Jackpot | 5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25 |
| Cash4Life | Top Prize | 5 from 1-60 + 1 from 1-4 |
Game schedule
Advanced draws
| Game | Advanced Draws |
|---|---|
| Numbers Midday | up to 7 |
| Numbers Evening | up to 7 |
| Win 4 Midday | up to 7 |
| Win 4 Evening | up to 7 |
| Take 5 Midday | up to 7 |
| Take 5 Evening | up to 7 |
| Pick 10 | up to 7 |
| New York LOTTO | up to 26 |
| Powerball | up to 26 |
| Mega Millions | up to 26 |
| Cash4Life | up to 28 |
Claiming prizes
Here's the process for claiming New York Lottery prizes.
In-person claims at Customer Service Centers require an appointment. Visit the New York Lottery website to schedule your appointment.
To claim a prize by mail, include a return address and send your signed winning ticket, along with a claim form with steps 1 to 11 filled out to:
New York Lottery
P.O. Box 7533
Schenectady, NY 12301-7533
To claim a prize over $600 by mail, you also need to complete the form on the back of the ticket and include a completed claim form and a copy of your ID.
Keep a copy of all claim documents for your records.
Options for claiming
Claim centers
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Schenectady Customer Service Center
Phone
(518) 388-3428
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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Buffalo Customer Service Center
Phone
(716) 847-3960
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 8:40 a.m.–3:40 p.m.
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Fishkill Customer Service Center
Phone
(845) 897-5028
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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Plainview Customer Service Center
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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Syracuse Customer Service Center
Phone
(315) 448-4314
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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Batavia Downs Gaming
Phone
(585) 343-3750
Opening times
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. -
Empire City Casino Yonkers Raceway
Phone
(914) 968-4200
Opening times
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. -
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
Phone
(585) 924-3232
Opening times
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. -
Hamburg Gaming at the Fairgrounds
Phone
(716) 646-6109
Opening times
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. -
Jake’s 58
Phone
(631) 232-3000
Opening times
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
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Resorts World New York City
Phone
(718) 215-2828
Opening times
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
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Saratoga Casino Hotel
Phone
(518) 584-2110
Opening times
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. -
Tioga Downs Casino
Phone
(888) 946-8464
Opening times
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. -
Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel
Phone
(877) 888-3766
Opening times
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Tax information
Here are the taxes withheld from the lottery winnings of U.S citizens or residents within the state of New York who present their Social Security number when claiming their prize.
Residents of the cities of New York and Yonkers are subject to additional local tax withholdings.
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 10.9% |
| Federal Tax | 24% | |
| Total: 34.9% |
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 10.9% |
| Federal Tax | 24% | |
| NYC Withholding | 3.876% | |
| Total: 38.776% |
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 10.9% |
| Federal Tax | 24% | |
| Yonkers Withholding | 1.82757% | |
| Total: 36.72757% |
If the winner is not a U.S. citizen or resident, the New York Lottery withholds a greater amount for taxes.
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over $600 | State Tax | 10.9% |
| Federal Tax | 30% | |
| Total: 40.9% |
About the New York Lottery
New York was one of the first states to offer lottery games. The New York Lottery launched in 1967, promising to use the revenue to fund education. The lottery's proceeds continue to fund New York K-12 schools. Since the lottery started, it's raised billions of dollars for education.
The lottery offers a variety of draw and scratch-off games. The daily draw games of Numbers and Win 4 are among the most popular, based on ticket sales. Since 2009, the multi-state games Powerball and Mega Millions have also been available in New York.
Contacts
Phone
(518) 388-3300Postal address
New York Lottery Headquarters: One Broadway Center Suite 700, PO Box 7500, Schenectady, NY 12305FAQs
Players can subscribe to New York LOTTO, Mega Millions, and Cash4Life online. You cannot, however, buy tickets over the phone or by mail.
You have 365 days from the date of the draw to claim your prize.
You must be 18 or older to purchase and redeem lottery tickets.
Lottery winnings in New York are subject to both state and federal taxes. The New York Lottery reports any prize with a value of $600 or more, as long as it is at least 300 times the wager.
If the winner does not have a Social Security number, any prize amount over $600 is immediately taxed. Otherwise, all winnings of $5,000 or less are not immediately taxed. You can find more details in our Tax Information section.
You can choose from Mega Millions, Powerball, New York LOTTO, Cash4Life, Pick 10, Take 5, Numbers, and Win 4.
No. In New York, the lottery commission may choose to publicize winners in a news event or public announcement. If winners use a trust to claim their prize, the commission will need identifying information, including a valid Social Security number for each trust beneficiary, to be able to check for possible claims or offsets on the prize amount.
Yes, you can purchase tickets for consecutive draws in advance. Check our Advanced Draws section for further details.
Proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets go toward public K-12 education in the state.
Contact a Customer Service Center. However, note that the New York Lottery is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen tickets. Keep tickets in a safe place. Signing your ticket helps prove you own it in case you lose it.
Use the following links to find results for the day you are looking for:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
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