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Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTSubtitle T - New York State Gaming CommissionChapter III - Division of LotterySubchapter A - State Lottery
Part 5009 - New York's Numbers
Section 5009.2 - Game Description

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 5009.2

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Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024
Section 5009.2 - Game Description

New York's Numbers game shall determine winners from tickets by matching a permutation or segment of a three-digit number from 000 to and including 999, randomly drawn at a regularly scheduled daily drawing or by succeeding in a game feature as set forth in subdivisions (h) and (i) of this section. Correctly matching the three-digit number or designated permutation thereof shall entitle the ticket holder to one of those prizes as described below:

(a) New York Numbers game bets may be purchased for a minimum of 50 cents and in multiples thereof to a maximum of $5.
(b) The following types of bets may be made available for purchase:
(1) Straight. A three-digit number designed to match in exact order the three-digit winning number drawn for a given day.
(2) Six-way box. A three-digit number in which all three digits are unique (for example, "123"), designed to match in any order the three-digit winning number drawn for a given day.
(3) Three-way box. A three-digit number in which two of the digits are the same (for example, "122"), designed to match in any order the three-digit winning number drawn for a given day.
(4) Front pair. A two-digit number designed to match in exact order the first and second digits of the three-digit winning number drawn for a given day.
(5) Back pair. A two-digit number designed to match in exact order the second and third digits of the three-digit winning number drawn for a given day.
(6) Straight/six-way box. A three-digit number in which all three digits are unique (for example, "123"), that generates one straight bet and one six-way box bet. Straight/six-way box bets are limited to 50 cents for each bet type for a ticket price of $1.
(7) Straight/three-way box. A three-digit number in which two of the digits are the same (for example, "122"), that generates one straight bet and one three-way box bet. Straight/three-way box bets are limited to 50 cents for each bet type for a ticket price of $1.
(8) Combination six-way. A three-digit number in which all three digits are unique (for example, "123"), that generates six straight bets. The minimum cost of a combination six-way wager is $3 (6 bets x 50 cents minimum bet).
(9) Combination three-way. A three-digit number in which two of the digits are the same (for example, "122"), that generates three straight bets. The minimum cost of a combination three-way wager is $1.50 (3 bets x 50 cents minimum bet).
(10) Close Enough. A three-digit number, of which each digit must match or be one number greater or less than the corresponding digit of the three-digit number selected in a drawing. For purposes of this wager, one number greater than nine is defined as zero and one number less than zero is defined as nine. A detailed description of the odds, prize structure, wager price, play instructions and any further information in regard to this wager shall be communicated to the public and set forth on the website for the New York Lottery in advance of offering this wager. Such detailed description shall be consistent with the game rules otherwise set forth in this Part in regard to other wagers and features of the New York's Numbers game.
(c) Prize structure and odds for the Numbers game.

Bet type

Odds

For each $.50 bet

For each $1 bet

Comment

Straight

1:1,000

$250

$500

Box six-way

1:167

$40

$80

Box three-

1:333

$80

$160

way

Front pair

1:100

$25

$50

Back pair

1:100

$25

$50

Straight/box six-way

1:167

$290 $440

n/a n/a

If straight hits If box only

Straight/box three-way

1: 333

$330 $80

n/a n/a

If straight hits If box only

Combination six-way

1:167

$250

$500

Combination three-way

1:333

$250

$500

Close Enough (straight match)

1:1,000

$125

$250

Close Enough (1 digit, 1 off)

1:167

$12

$24

Close Enough (2 digits, 1 off)

1:83

$2

$4

Close Enough (3 digits, 1 off)

1:125

$4

$8

Close Enough (overall; any prize)

1:37

(d) The purchaser may place a bet for the current day or for one or more days in advance for up to six successive drawings from the day of transaction.
(e) To place a bet, a purchaser communicates the desired bet data (day, amount, bet type and bet number selections) to an agent, who will issue a bet ticket. If desired, a purchaser may use the quick pick option for deciding bet number selections. When the quick pick option is used, the bet will be entered by computer in the next scheduled drawing as a straight bet in the amount of 50 cents and the numbers to be played will be randomly selected by computer. A purchaser using the quick pick option may specify such purchaser's own choice of drawing date (s), bet type or bet amount. The agent enters the bet into a secure computer system via a computer terminal. Upon acceptance of and payment for the ticket issued by the agent, the transaction shall become binding and final.
(f) The commission reserves the right at any time, in the commission's sole discretion, to suspend play on any number(s) or to limit the number of bets made on any number(s) or combination(s).
(g) At some time in the future, the commission may change the daily numbers game from fixed prize payouts to pari-mutuel payouts. If the commission determines that this change should be made, it will be publicly announced in advance of the effective date. Prizes for the numbers game will be determined on a pari-mutuel basis (as explained below) for a test period of at least one month. If the commission determines that it is in the best interest of the players and/or the State, the commission may, at the commission's discretion, return prizes to a fixed payout basis. Such change will be publicly announced in advance of the date it is effective. Up to 50 percent of the sales from each drawing will be allocated to a prize pool for that drawing. The prize pool will be divided by the total amount bet on the winning daily number to arrive at the base prize amount from which all other prizes will be calculated as shown below. The commission may, at the commission's discretion, withhold up to two percent of the sales from each drawing for a prize reserve fund. This reserve fund may be used to fund promotions and maintain minimum prize levels, if desired. Prizes for all bets are calculated as a percentage of the base prize amount as follows:

Percentage of Base Prize for:

Bet type $ .50 bet $1 bet Comment Straight 50% 100% Box six-way 8.33% 16.66% Box three-way 16.66% 33.33% Front pair 5.00% 10.00% Back pair 5.00% 10.00% Straight/box six-way 116.66% n/a If straight hits 16.66% n/a If box only Straight/box three-way 133.33% n/a If straight hits 33.33% n/a If box only Combination six-way 50.00% 100.00% $ .50 bet cost is $3 Combination three-way 50.00% 100.00% $ .50 bet cost is $1.50

Note: All prizes will be rounded down to the nearest 50-cent increment at the 50-cent payout level. The following is an example of a typical payout calculation.

Current sales = $910,106.00

Prize pool = $455,053.00 (50% of sales)

Total bet on winning number = $603.78

Base prize = $721.41 (prize pool divided by total bet on winning number)

Payout for:

Bet type $ .50 bet $1 bet Comment Straight $360.50 $721 Box six-way $60.00 $120 Box three-way $120.00 $240 Front pair $36.00 $72 Back pair $36.00 $72 Straight/box six-way $420.50 n/a If straight hits $60.00 n/a If box only Straight/box three-way $480.00 n/a If straight hits $120.00 n/a If box only Combination six-way $360.50 $721 $ .50 bet cost is $3 Combination three-way $360.50 $721 $ .50 bet cost is $1.50

(h) Lucky Sum. Lucky Sum is a feature of New York's Numbers game. Lucky Sum shall determine winners from bet tickets by correctly matching the sum of the player's number selection against the sum of the winning numbers drawn by the commission for that drawing.
(1) To place a bet, a purchaser must communicate:
(i) the desired game bet data to an agent pursuant to subdivision (e) of this section; and
(ii) communicate to the agent that such purchaser's desire to add a lucky sum wager to the normal wager, who will issue a bet ticket. Such bet ticket will reflect the sum of the numbers played by the purchaser on that wager as the additional lucky sum wager.
(2) Lucky Sum wagers shall not be placed with pairs or Close Enough wagers.
(3) Up to 50 percent of the sales from each drawing will be allocated to a prize pool for that drawing.
(4) Prize structure and odds for this feature.

Sum of Number Picked Number of Ways to Match a Number Expected Odds Prize 0 1 1,000 $500.00 1 3 333 $166.00 2 6 167 $83.00 3 10 100 $50.00 4 15 67 $33.00 5 21 48 $23.50 6 28 36 $17.50 7 36 28 $13.50 8 45 22 $11.00 9 55 18 $9.00 10 63 16 $7.50 11 69 14 $7.00 12 73 14 $6.50 13 75 13 $6.50 14 75 13 $6.50 15 73 14 $6.50 16 69 14 $7.00 7 63 16 $7.50 18 55 18 $9.00 19 45 22 $11.00 20 36 28 $13.50 21 28 36 $17.50 22 21 48 $23.50 23 15 67 $33.00 24 10 100 $50.00 25 6 167 $83.00 26 3 333 $166.00 27 1 1,000 $500.00

(5) Lucky sum bets may be purchased for a minimum of $1 per wager.
(i) A New York's Numbers type of bet or game feature may be added at the discretion of the commission, so long as such game feature is an alternative or additional method for playing the game within the same basic game design and a detailed description of the odds, prize structure, wager price, play instructions and any further information in regard to how a player may use such feature, if offered, shall be communicated to the public and set forth on the website for the New York Lottery in advance of offering such feature.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 5009.2

Amended New York State Register September 30, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Issue 39, eff.9/30/2015
Amended New York State Register October 21, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Issue 42, eff.10/21/2015