New York Lottery

Take 5
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How to Play Take 5

Choose ten numbers from 1 to 80. To win the Pick 10 jackpot, match the ten numbers on your ticket to ten of the winning twenty numbers drawn.

Want to see full details on the playslip? Just click the image below.

  1. Find a retailer: Find your nearest New York Lottery retailer.

  2. Choose your numbers: Quick Pick or pick your own. Quick Pick is the easiest way to play. Ask for a Quick Pick, and the computer will choose random numbers for you. Quick Pickers will receive their ticket and can skip right to Step 4. If you’d rather choose your own numbers, grab a Pick 10 playslip and choose ten numbers from 1 to 80.

  3. Fill out your playslip: Using a black or blue pen or a pencil and fill out one game panel for each game you want to play. Hand your completed playslip to the retailer or insert it into the NYL vending machine to receive your ticket. View playslip for more details.

  4. Watch the LOTTO drawing: See if you’ve won! LOTTO draws on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:15 PM. To catch a live broadcast, check out these television stations. Are you a winner? Check out how to claim your prize.