Find out the winning numbers for the NY Lotto, Win 4, Take 5, Cash4Life draw from the New York Lottery today, Wednesday, October 4. The total cash prize pool is $2,900,000 million.
The New York Lottery offers a wide variety of games for its players. Draw games include NY Lotto, Pick 10, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Cash4Life.
Pick10 winning numbers for Wednesday, October 4
- The winning numbers are: 03 05 07 09 12 19 28 35 40 41 44 45 53 54 55 58 66 68 73 75
Winning Numbers numbers for Wednesday, October 4
- Combination noon: 04 08 03
- Night combination: 05 02 04
- Combination noon: 04 04 02 08
- Night combination: 00 09 01 08
Take 5 winning numbers for Wednesday, October 4
- Combination noon: 12 13 21 36 39
- Night combination: 02 19 20 22 32
Cash4Life winning numbers for Wednesday, October 4
- The winning numbers are: 08 15 26 33 60
Common mistakes to avoid when playing lottery games
When playing the lottery, it is important to avoid certain mistakes that could reduce your chances of winning.
One of the most typical mistakes is selecting numbers that are based on birthdays or anniversaries. This limits the selection of numbers to only those between 1 and 31, so many more are rejected and may be winners.
Another common mistake is not checking the lottery results. They may forget to check certain smaller prizes that could have been won. Additionally, it is important to check lottery tickets carefully (some players have mistakenly discarded prize tickets).
Finally, it is recommended to avoid depending solely on luck. Although the lottery is a game of chance, using strategies and making informed decisions can increase your chances of winning.
How to claim your New York lottery prizes
Redeeming your New York lottery prize is a simple process, but some instructions must be followed to ensure full payment without incident.
Prizes up to $600 can be claimed directly at any authorized New York Lottery location. For larger prizes, you must fill out a claim form and present the winning ticket to the New York Lottery headquarters in Schenectady or any New York Lottery regional branch.
It is important to note that lottery winnings are subject to federal and state taxes, so be prepared to pay a portion of your winnings in taxes.
The biggest winners of the New York Lottery
The New York Lottery has given away many prizes since its creation, with many of them in the millions.
As of April 2023, there is a new mega millionaire in Queens, New York: the person who matched all six numbers to win the $476 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot bought the ticket in the Ozone Park neighborhood.
In 2011, a Long Island couple won another big New York Lottery prize in history, an incredible $319 million in Mega Millions. Seven years earlier, a Staten Island construction worker won $245.6 million in Powerball, becoming the New York Lottery’s biggest individual winner.
Other big players who became millionaires thanks to the Lottery were a Brooklyn man who won $298 million in Powerball in 2019 and a Queens man who won $343.9 million in Mega Millions in 2018.
Can I participate in the New York Lottery if I am not a New York resident?
Yes, anyone over the age of 18 can play the New York Lottery, regardless of where they live.
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