New York Pick 10 FAQs

Find out everything you need to know about New York Pick 10 by looking through the answers to the game's most frequently asked questions. Once you've checked out the NY Pick 10 FAQs, you can go to the Lotto Tickets to choose your numbers online.

When are New York Pick 10 drawings?

Pick 10 drawings take place every day at 8:30pm ET.

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When is the cut-off time for buying tickets?

Ticket sales end at 8:00pm ET. If you order tickets online, the cut-off will be earlier as the courier service needs to allow time to send agents to the retailers.

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What is the age limit for buying tickets?

You must be at least 18 years old to play NY Pick 10.

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How do I play Pick 10?

You have to select 10 numbers between 1 and 80. You can choose your own numbers or get a Quick Pick, and play as many sets of numbers as you want.

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Can I enter more than one drawing at a time?

You can play up to seven consecutive Pick 10 draws.

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How much does it cost to play Pick10?

The cost is $1 per play.

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How can I win a prize?

To win the top prize, all 10 of your selected numbers must be drawn. You can also win by matching between six and nine numbers, or by matching none at all.

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How long do I have to claim if I win?

You have one year from the draw date to claim any prizes won in Pick 10.

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Will taxes be withheld on any prizes?

Federal, state and local income taxes are withheld when the prize amount is more than $5,000. The threshold is $600 if you do not provide a Social Security or tax ID number.

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What are the odds of winning on Pick 10?

The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 17. Your chances of winning the jackpot are 1 in 8,911,711.

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Does the jackpot roll over if nobody wins?

No. The jackpot is always a fixed $500,000 per winner in every draw.

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