NY Lotto Draw Days and Draw Time in Nigeria (WAT)

There are two draws each week, on Wednesday and Saturday, at around 8:15 pm New York time.

That's late at night in America, but in Nigeria it's already the next morning:

• From March to November, New York is on summer time, so the draw is at about 1:15 am WAT. For you that's early Thursday and early Sunday.
• From November to March, New York is on winter time, so the draw is at about 2:15 am WAT.

Go to sleep. You don't have to be awake. When the draw is over, your result shows in your WeLoveLotto account.

Play New York Lotto Online: Pick 6 Numbers from 1 to 59

Here's the whole game. You choose 6 numbers from 1 to 59. On draw night, six winning numbers come out. The more of them you match, the more you win. Get all six and the jackpot is yours.

There's also a seventh ball, the bonus number. It gives you one extra way to win a prize, and will be explained further.

Why NY Lotto Tickets Are Sold in Even Line Counts

You'll see that you can only add lines in twos: 2, 4, 6, 8 and so on. We didn't make this rule up. It comes from the official ticket in New York, which sells two lines together. So we follow the same thing.

Lucky Pick: Generate NY Lotto Numbers Instantly

Can't decide on numbers? Tap Lucky Pick and the system gives you six in a second. Don't like them? Tap again for a fresh set. A lot of players do this because it's quick. And here's something worth knowing: every number has the same chance of coming out, so a Lucky Pick is just as good as numbers you spent an hour choosing.

Multi-Draw Options

Maybe you don't want to buy a new ticket every few days. Then play for many weeks at once. Choose your numbers one time, pick how many weeks you want, and we enter your numbers in every draw for that period. If you get busy or forget, you're still in. Every result is saved in your account.

How to Play the New York Lottery from Nigeria in 6 Steps

Step 1: Choose Your 6 New York Lotto Numbers

Pick six numbers between 1 and 59. Many people use birthdays, anniversaries or a house number. If you'd rather not think about it, tap Lucky Pick.

Step 2: Add More Lines to Your Ticket

A line is one set of six numbers. You can add more, but they come in pairs. More lines mean more chances, though they also cost more. Only add what you can easily afford.

Step 3: Select Wednesday, Saturday, or Both

Now choose your draw day. Wednesday, Saturday, or both. If you pick both, you get two chances each week.

Step 4: Choose How Many Weeks to Play

Do you want to play for one week, or a longer stretch? A longer plan means you're covered for each draw and don't have to come back and buy again.

Step 5: Review Your Selection and Check Out

Check your numbers, your lines, your draw days and the total. The price shows in Naira. If something looks wrong, fix it now, before you pay. If it's all fine, go to checkout.

Step 6: We Buy Your Official NY Lotto Ticket

Once your payment goes through, we buy your official ticket from an approved seller in New York. It's saved in your account, so you can always see what you're playing with. After that, there's nothing left for you to do but wait for the draw.

New York Lotto Prizes and Odds of Winning

Full NY Lotto Prize Breakdown

There are five ways to win:

The small prizes are fixed or close to it. The bigger ones change with every draw because they depend on ticket sales and on how many winners share the pot. Check the latest prize table on this page before you play.

How the Bonus Number Works

After the six main numbers are drawn, one more ball is taken from the ones left. That's the bonus number. It only matters once. If you match five of the main numbers and the bonus, you win the second prize. In every other case, the bonus number does nothing for you.

NY Lotto Odds by Prize Division

There are 45,057,474 possible six-number sets in a game of 6 from 59. These are your odds from that:

• 6 numbers: 1 in 45,057,474
• 5 numbers + bonus: 1 in 7,509,579
• 5 numbers: about 1 in 144,415
• 4 numbers: about 1 in 2,180
• 3 numbers: about 1 in 96

Those are long odds, so see this as a bit of fun and not as a plan to get rich.

New York Lottery Results and Winning Numbers

Last New York Lottery Results Archive

Curious about older draws? Our archive lets you look back at past numbers and see how the jackpot grew over time. Some players like to read through it before choosing their own numbers.

Most and Least Drawn NY Lotto Numbers

We also list the numbers that have come out most and least. People call them hot and cold numbers. It's interesting to look at, but it won't help you win. Each draw is random, and the balls have no memory of the last draw.

Playing the New York Lottery from Nigeria

Can Nigerians Play the New York Lottery?

Yes, they can. You don't have to live in the US. You choose your numbers on WeLoveLotto and we buy the real ticket on your behalf. You need to be 18 or older, and it's your job to make sure online lottery play is allowed where you are.

Deposit Methods for Nigerian Players

You can add money in Naira using the options shown at checkout. These may include bank card, local payment options and bank transfer. You'll see exactly what's available when you pay. Please use only cards and accounts that are yours.

How NY Lotto Winnings Are Paid Out

Small prizes are added straight to your WeLoveLotto account after the draw. If you win a big prize, we will still collect in your behalf. Once we received the winnings, we will contact you and transfer to your nominated bank account. Please take note that you should complete KYC verification so you may need to show ID. Your ticket is saved under your name in your account, which gives a clear record that it belongs to you.

US Withholding Tax on New York Lottery Prizes

In the US, large prizes are taxed before you get them. For people who live outside the US, a big part of the prize is often taken by the US government, and New York may take a share too. The exact rate depends on the size of the prize and the rules at that time. Small wins are usually not taxed in the same way. Tax rules change, so please speak to a tax adviser about your own case before you claim a large prize.

About the New York Lottery

New York Lottery History and Education Funding

The New York State Lottery started in 1967, which makes it one of the first state lotteries in America. A large part of the money from ticket sales goes to schools in New York State. That's one way the lottery has helped pay for education over the years.

Which New York Lottery Games You Can Play Here

On this page you can play NY Lotto. The New York Lottery runs other games as well, but most of those are sold in shops inside the state. To see what else you can play, check the WeLoveLotto games list.

New York Lotto Compared to US Powerball and Mega Millions

All three are American games, but they work quite differently.

• NY Lotto: pick 6 from 59, drawn Wednesday and Saturday. Jackpot odds are about 1 in 45 million. The jackpots are smaller, but they're much easier to win.
• Powerball: pick 5 numbers plus 1 Powerball. Jackpot odds are about 1 in 292 million. Jackpots can go into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Mega Millions: pick 5 numbers plus 1 Mega Ball. Jackpot odds are about 1 in 290 million. These jackpots can also get huge.

So if you want the best shot at a jackpot, NY Lotto is far easier to win. If you dream of a giant prize and don't mind much worse odds, Powerball and Mega Millions are the ones to look at.

Play Responsibly

Lotteries are meant to be fun. Your chance of winning a big prize is very small, so never use money you need for rent, food, school fees or bills. Set a budget before you play and keep to it. Don't try to win back what you've lost, and never borrow to buy tickets. You must be 18 or older. If it stops being fun, or you feel you can't stop, take a break and talk to someone you trust or a support group.

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