N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 5007.10

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 42, October 16, 2024

Section 5007.10 - Procedures for claiming and payment of prizes

(a) For the Mega Millions tickets purchased in New York, prizes shall be redeemed or claimed only in New York through agents or authorized claim centers, effective upon determination of prize payouts.

(b) Claimants of a winning Mega Millions ticket must comply with the prize claim requirements of the commission.

(c) In the event that a single Mega Millions ticket contains two or more winning game panels, the cumulative prize amount shall be claimed or redeemed in accordance with the specified prize payment limits for the commission.

(d) Federal, State and local taxes shall be withheld from Mega Millions prizes in such amounts as may be required by law.

(e) Mega Millions prizes shall not be paid by the commission to any persons prohibited from playing Mega Millions within New York State.

(f) There shall be no assignment of Mega Millions prizes except as specifically set forth in this Subchapter.

(g) Each prize winner shall be subject to a publicity release as set forth in this Subchapter.

(h) Child support arrears, public assistance benefits and past due State tax liabilities shall be withheld from Mega Millions prizes in such amounts as may be required by law.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 5007.10