New York’s Numbers game offers a wide variety of prizes. To win a payout, you must match all the numbers you have selected whilst meeting the requirements of your wager type. For example, if you play a Straight, you need to get every number in the correct position, but for a Box wager you can match the numbers in any order. Go to the How to Play page to find out more about each wager type.
The following payout chart shows the prize amount for each wager type, whether you pay $0.50 or $1. All the prizes are fixed, so you are guaranteed to receive the advertised payout regardless of how many winners there are. You can also see the odds of winning.
| Play Type | Odds | Prize ($0.50 Wager) | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 in 1,000 | $250 | $500 |
| Box - 3-Way | 1 in 333 | $80 | $160 |
| Box - 6-Way | 1 in 167 | $40 | $80 |
| Straight/Box -3-Way | 1 in 1,000/1 in 333 | N/A | $330 (Straight/Box) * $80 (Box only) |
| Straight/Box- 6-Way | 1 in 1,000/1 in 167 | N/A | $290 (Straight/Box) * $40 (Box only) |
| Combination - 3 -Way | 1 in 333 | $250 (cost $1.50) | $500 (cost $3) |
| Combination - 6-Way | 1 in 167 | $250 (cost $3) | $500 (cost $6) |
| Front Pair | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
| Back Pair | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
*This is the combined payout for Straight and Box plays
You can claim any New York Lottery prize up to the value of $600 from licensed retailers, so even if you win the top Numbers jackpot you will be able to collect your cash from a local gas station or store. Alternatively, you can schedule an appointment at one of the lottery’s Customer Service Centers, or mail in your winning ticket to the New York Lottery, PO Box 7533, Schenectady, NY 12301-7533.