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If you have a winning ticket for any New York Lottery draw game, you have 365 days from the date of the winning draw to claim your prize. Scratch-offs must be claimed within one year of the game end date.
New York Lottery players have a multitude of choices, including Mega Millions, Powerball, New York Lotto, Cash4Life, Pick 10, Take 5, Numbers (Midday, Evening), and Win 4 (Midday, Evening). Can I keep my identity anonymous if I win?
You must check your tickets and come forward before the deadline, otherwise you will miss out on any prizes you would have been due. The method for claiming your prize depends on how much you have won:
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- Founded in 1967, the New York Lottery was the third modern U.S. Lottery established. The creation of the New York Lottery began on November 8, 1966, when New Yorkers voted to approve a constitutional amendment authorizing a government-run lottery.
- New York Lottery PO Box 7533 Schenectady, NY. If you win more than $600, you need to complete a claim form and send it in along with your winning ticket. Make sure you fill in your details on the back of the ticket and make copies of all the documents. You will also need to include a valid form of government-issued identification.
- If you win a prize up to and including $600, you can claim it by taking your winning ticket to any New York Lottery retailer. Alternatively, mail your entry directly to the NY Lottery or claim at a Customer Service Center.
- If you win $601 or more, you can claim by mail or from a Customer Service Center.
Mail-In Claims
You can claim prizes of any value by mailing in your winning ticket to the address shown below:
New York Lottery
PO Box 7533
Schenectady, NY 12301-7533
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If you win more than $600, you need to complete a claim form and send it in along with your winning ticket. Make sure you fill in your details on the back of the ticket and make copies of all the documents. You will also need to include a valid form of government-issued identification.
It is recommended that you use registered mail and include a return address. Mail-in claims must be postmarked 24 hours before the winning ticket’s expiry date.
Claims in Person
All prizes up to and including $600 can be claimed from a licensed NY Lottery store. You do not need to complete a claim form but you need to present the original winning ticket to be validated.
If you are claiming more than $600 in person, you need to provide a claim form, valid form of ID and your winning ticket. Visit one of the Customer Support Centers shown below. You will need to schedule an appointment, as walk-in claims are not accepted at the current time. If you do not have an appointment, you can drop signed winning tickets – along with a completed claim form and a copy of your ID – in the secure drop box located at the Long Island Customer Service Center.
New York Lottery Customer Service Centers
The following table shows the details of the New York Lottery’s Customer Service Centers and which ones are open for claims at the current time. All claims are by appointment only; walk-in claims are not accepted.
| Customer Service Center | Address | Telephone | Office Hours (EST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia Downs Gaming | 8315 Park Rd Batavia, NY 14020 | (585) 343-3750 | Monday-Friday – 8:00am to 10:00pm Saturday – 9:00am to 10:00pm Sunday – 12:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Buffalo | 165 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14203 | (716) 847-3480 | Monday-Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Empire City Casino Yonkers Raceway | 810 Yonkers Ave Yonkers, NY 10704 | (914) 968-4200 | Monday-Saturday – 9:00am to 10:00pm Sunday – 12:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack | 5857 Route 96 Farmington, NY 14425 | (585) 924-3232 | Monday-Saturday – 9:00am to 10:00pm Sunday – 12:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Fishkill | 18 Westage Business Center Hudson Valley Towne Center Suite 6 Fishkill, NY 12524 | (845) 897-5028 | Monday-Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Hamburg Gaming at the Fairgrounds | 5820 South Park Ave Hamburg, NY 14075 | (716) 646-6109 | Monday-Friday – 8:00am to 10:00pm Saturday – 9:00am to 10:00pm Sunday – 12:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Jake’s 58 | 3635 Express Drive South Islandia, NY 11749 | (631) 232-3000 | Daily – 8:00am to 4:00pm |
| Long Island | 45 South Service Road Plainview, NY 11803 | (516) 222-8224 | Monday-Friday – 9:00am to 4:30pm |
| Monticello Casino & Raceway | 204 State Route 17B Monticello, NY 12701 | (845)794-4100 | Monday-Saturday – 10:00am to 10:00pm Sunday – 12:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Resorts World New York City | 110-00 Rockaway Blvd Jamaica, NY 11420 | (718) 215-2828 | Monday-Saturday – 10:00am to 10:00pm Sunday – 12:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Saratoga Casino Hotel | 342 Jefferson St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | (518) 584-2110 | Monday-Saturday – 9:00am to 10:00pm Sunday – 12:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Schenectady – Capital Adirondack | One Broadway Center PO Box 7500 Schenectady, NY 12305 | (518) 388-3370 | Monday-Friday – 8:30am to 5:00pm |
| Syracuse | 620 Erie Blvd West Syracuse, NY 13204 | (315) 448-4314 | Monday-Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Tioga Downs Casino | 2384 W River Rd Nichols, NY 13812-1406 | (888) 946-8464 | Monday-Saturday – 9:00am to 10:00pm Sunday – 12:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel | 4229 Stuhlman Rd Vernon, NY 13476 | (877) 888-3766 | Monday-Saturday – 9:00am to 10:00pm Sunday – 12:00pm to 10:00pm |
Can I buy a NY Lottery ticket online?
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No, although the NY Lottery does offer online subscriptions for draw games, including New York Lotto and Cash4Life.
How much is the NY Lottery today?
You can find the latest NY Lottery jackpot amounts for all of your favorite games here on the Lottery.com New York Lottery Jackpots page.
How long does it take to receive NY Lottery winnings?
Many winnings can be processed on-site at a Lottery Customer Service Center. Claims on jackpot wins, Powerball wins of over $50,000 and Mega Millions wins of more than $500,000 are provided to NY Lottery's Schenectady office for processing. Claims take at least 15 days for processing and longer for jackpot prizes.
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How much does NY tax lottery winnings?
The New York Lottery is required to withhold state income tax from all prizes greater than $5,000. The tax withholding rates are as follows:
- Federal withholding 24%
- Federal backup withholding 24%
- Federal Non-resident Alien withholding 30%
- New York State withholding 8.82%
- New York City withholding 3.876%
- Yonkers withholding 1.477%
Can I remain anonymous if I win the lottery in New York?
Like many states, New York does not allow winners to remain anonymous. Winners of $5,000 or more must agree to reveal their identity before collecting their prize. However, New York makes it relatively easy for individuals to collect their winnings under an entity or LLC.