How to Play New York Numbers
New York Lottery Drawn every day at 2:30 PM (Midday) and 10:30 PM (Evening) ET $0.50 a play
- Price $0.50 per play
- Draws every day at 2:30 PM (Midday) and 10:30 PM (Evening) ET
- Odds of any prize 1 in 1,000 (Straight)
The rules
- Pick 3 digits (000-999). Straight wins in exact order; Box wins in any order.
- 50 cents or $1 a play. Pair bets match the first or last 2 digits.
- Draws every day at 2:30 PM and 10:30 PM ET.
Numbers payouts for a $1 play
| Bet | Prize |
|---|---|
| Straight (exact order) | $500 |
| Box (any order) (3-way) | $160 |
| Box (any order) (6-way) | $80 |
| Straight/Box (3-way) | $330 |
| Straight/Box (6-way) | $290 |
| Front pair | $50 |
| Back pair | $50 |
Add-ons
Instant Win (+$1 per play): Instant prizes printed on the ticket (up to $500 per number). Check them at the retailer.
Claiming a New York prize
Prizes up to $599.99 can be claimed at any New York Lottery retailer, Customer Service Center or Prize Claim Center, or by mail. Bigger prizes: A New York Lottery Customer Service Center, a Prize Claim Center, or by mail, above that New York Lottery, Schenectady (jackpots and Powerball/Mega Millions prizes of $50,000+ are processed there). You have 365 days after the draw to claim a draw-game prize.