New York Lotto
About New York Lotto
One of the oldest and most well known lotteries in the world is the New York Lotto, it started back in 1967 and has remained a firm favourite boasting higher sales than any of it’s younger counterparts.
It has of course paid out to hundreds of winners in that time and given mega sums of money to local education. The New York lotto also has another nice touch in that it’s not only the first prize that rolls over, the second prize division does as well. It is a great Lottery that gives good chances to actually win a prize.
Days Drawn
The New York Lotto is drawn twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 23:21.
Guess Range
- 6/59 for the jackpot
- 5/59+1 for the second prize
- 5/59 for the third prize
- 4/59 for the fourth prize
- 3/59 for the fifth prize
Odds and Overview
The New York lottery uses a 6/59 matrix and goes down five levels, both the first and second levels roll over for the next draw if not won. Your chances of winning the jackpot are around 1 in 45 million which compared to other American lotteries is quite good infact the chances of winning a prize at the last pay out level is a great 1 in 96 which won’t be life changing we know but you my be able to treat your self to your next lotto tickets for another go!
Big Winners
The biggest jackpot given away was in 1984 when four ticket holders got a share in $22.1 million and the biggest single ticket given away was $26.9 million in 1989.
Why play the New York Lotto
The fact that the second prize rolls over has got to be enough reason to play, just watch out for news of when this is going to happen, get your tickets ready and who knows you could be jetting off on a shopping spree to New York yourself!
