How To Play
Everything you need to know to play and win big.
1
Pick Your Numbers
Select 6 main numbers from 1-59 and 1 Bonus from 1-59. You can choose your own numbers or use Quick Pick for random selections.
2
Buy Your Ticket
Tickets cost $1 per play. Available at authorized New York lottery retailers.
3
Watch the Drawing
Drawings are held Wednesday and Saturday at 8:15 PM ET. 6 main numbers are drawn from 1-59, then 1 Bonus from 1-59.
4
Check Your Numbers
Match all 6 main numbers plus the Bonus to win the top prize. There are 5 prize tiers in total.
Drawing Schedule
Wednesday and Saturday — 8:15 PM ET
Ticket sales cut off 1-2 hours before drawing (varies by state)
Overall Odds
| Match | Odds |
|---|---|
| 6 of 6 (Jackpot) | 1 in 45,057,474 |
| 5 of 6 + Bonus | 1 in 7,509,579 |
| 5 of 6 | 1 in 150,192 |
| 4 of 6 | 1 in 2,180 |
| 3 of 6 | 1 in 96 |
| Any Prize | 1 in 46 |
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