The New York State Lottery is one of the nation’s premier lotteries, offering prizes ranging from its top prize of $600 Million down to as little as $1 for matching just three numbers. Prizes are distributed on a pari-mutuel basis with 40% of lottery sales going directly towards prize money and can be found on this page – updated after every drawing with updated winning numbers! Additionally, their website also provides historical results.

The New York State Gaming Commission administers the New York lottery, a government-run lotto first launched in 1967 and which has raised more than $51 billion for educational initiatives since then. Furthermore, it contributes approximately 15% of public education funding in New York state, providing better lives to millions of New York residents.

New York Lotto winners must claim their prize within one year from the drawing, along with providing valid identification documents such as social security number and identification card. You have the option of either having your prize paid out annually or all at once.

New York state lottery games include Lotto, various pick five and pick ten games, daily Numbers game, midday Win 4 game and evening Take 5 game – available through authorized retailers across the state and featuring quick draw options that select random numbers for you. Winnings may be subject to federal, state and local (New York City and Yonkers) taxes on winnings over $5,000.

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One New York lottery winner recently scored another success story within two years, winning over $21 Million at the June 30 drawing and choosing lump-sum payment. Unfortunately, no names were given but he is believed to be employed at a state-run health care agency.