N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 5008.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 5008.7 - Chances of winning

(a) First prize. Six numbers in one game panel. Chance of winning: 1 in 45,057,474. Chance of winning for a $1 bet (two panels): 1 in 22,528,737. Percentage of prize pool: 75%.

(b) Second prize. Any five winning numbers plus the bonus number in one game panel. Chance of winning: 1 in 7,509,579. Chance of winning for a $1 bet (two panels): 1 in 3,754,790. Percentage of prize pool: 7.25%.

(c) Third prize. Any five winning numbers in one game panel. Chance of winning: 1 in 144,415. Chance of winning for a $1 bet (two panels): 1 in 72,207. Percentage of prize pool: 5.5%.

(d) Fourth prize. Any four winning numbers in one game panel. Chance of winning: 1 in 2,180. Chance of winning for a $1 bet (two panels): 1 in 1,090. Percentage of prize pool: 6.25%.

(e) Fifth prize. Any three winning numbers in one game panel. Chance of winning: 1 in 96. Chance of winning for a $1 bet (two panels): 1 in 48. Percentage of prize pool: 6%.

(f) Overall chance of winning a prize for a $1 bet: 1 in 46. Note: The bonus number applies to the second prize only.

(g) The odds listed in this section have been rounded to the nearest whole number and assume random number selection by Lotto players.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 5008.7