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New York Numbers payout chart
A $1 straight play on New York Numbers pays $500 when all 3 digits match in exact order, at odds of 1 in 1,000. Box and other plays pay less and hit more often.
| Play | Odds | 50¢ play | $1 play |
|---|---|---|---|
| StraightMatch the winning numbers drawn in exact order | 1 in 1,000 | $250 | $500 |
| Box 3-Way3-digit number with 2 identical digits; match in any order | 1 in 333 | $80 | $160 |
| Box 6-Way3-digit number with 3 unique digits; match in any order | 1 in 167 | $40 | $80 |
| Straight/Box 3-Way (exact order match: Straight + Box)Number with 2 identical digits; matched in exact order | 1 in 333 | n/a | $330 |
| Straight/Box 3-Way (any other order: Box)Number with 2 identical digits; matched in any other order | 1 in 333 | n/a | $80 |
| Straight/Box 6-Way (exact order match: Straight + Box)Number with 3 unique digits; matched in exact order | 1 in 167 | n/a | $290 |
| Straight/Box 6-Way (any other order: Box)Number with 3 unique digits; matched in any other order | 1 in 167 | n/a | $40 |
| Front PairMatch the first two digits of the winning number, in order | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
| Back PairMatch the last two digits of the winning number, in order | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
Combo and other plays priced by the ticket
These plays put several bets on one ticket, so the lottery lists them by what the ticket costs.
| Play | Odds | What it pays |
|---|---|---|
| Combination 3-WayAll possible Straight combinations of a number with 2 identical digits on one ticket | 1 in 333 | $1.50 ticket: $250$3 ticket: $500 |
| Combination 6-WayAll possible Straight combinations of a number with 3 unique digits on one ticket | 1 in 167 | $3 ticket: $250$6 ticket: $500 |
Prizes from the New York Lottery, checked Saturday, October 10, 2026. Every draw is random: each of the 1,000 possible numbers has the same chance every time.
Instant Win
For an additional $1 per play, match any of your selected numbers with the Instant Win numbers printed on your ticket in the same column and win the amount shown; you are still eligible for the regular drawing. Overall odds 1 in 5.30. Cost: an additional $1 per play.
| Instant Win play | Odds | $1 play |
|---|---|---|
| Instant Win $500 | 1 in 30,000 | $500 |
| Instant Win $100 | 1 in 4,800 | $100 |
| Instant Win $40 | 1 in 960 | $40 |
| Instant Win $25 | 1 in 400 | $25 |
| Instant Win $20 | 1 in 200 | $20 |
| Instant Win $10 | 1 in 100 | $10 |
| Instant Win $5 | 1 in 50 | $5 |
| Instant Win $2 | 1 in 20 | $2 |
| Instant Win $1 | 1 in 10 | $1 |
Good to know
- New York's page lists Straight/Box prizes without stating the wager. They equal a 50¢ straight plus a 50¢ box, so they are shown here as a $1 play.
- Winning tickets expire one year after the draw.
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