Get to know the winning numbers for the NY Lotto, Win 4, Take 5, Cash4Life draw from the New York Lottery today, Thursday, May 2.
The New York Lottery has different game possibilities for its participants. Draw games include NY Lotto, Pick 10, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Cash4Life.
Pick10 winning numbers for Thursday, May 2
- The winning numbers are: 02 04 05 18 21 24 30 32 34 36 40 45 51 56 60 63 65 76 78 80
Numbers winning numbers for Thursday, May 2
- Combination noon: 06 02 09
- Night combination: 00 05 09
Win 4 winning numbers for Thursday, May 2
- Combination noon: 02 03 05 05
- Night combination: 01 05 03 05
Take 5 winning numbers for Thursday, May 2
- Combination noon: 01 10 21 30 37
- Night combination: 01 05 25 30 31
Cash4Life winning numbers for Thursday, May 2
- The winning numbers are: 04 25 30 43 57
Recommendations to increase your chances of winning the lottery
While the lottery is a game of chance, there are some ways to improve your chances of winning in New York Lottery games.
First of all, it is important to do an analysis of the statistics of previous winning combinations. Some numbers may have a higher probability of being drawn than others and knowing these trends can help when selecting the numbers to play.
After this, play regularly and do it in several games. By diversifying gaming options, players increase their chances of winning at different games.
Finally, it is essential to have a budget that you follow faithfully. It is not good to spend more money than allowed in the lottery, as this could cause financial difficulties.
How to request the amount of your New York lottery prizes
Claiming your New York lottery winnings is a relatively uncomplicated process, but there are certain steps you must follow to ensure that your payment is received in full and without problems.
For prizes up to $600, prizes can be cashed directly at any authorized New York Lottery location. For larger prizes, a claim form must first be completed and accompanied by the winning ticket at the New York Lottery headquarters in Schenectady or any regional New York Lottery branch.
Remember that lottery winnings are subject to federal and state taxes, so a portion of them will go to taxes.
The biggest winners of the New York Lottery
The New York Lottery has given away many prizes since its inception, many of them multi-million dollar prizes.
As of April 2023, there is a new mega millionaire in Queens, New York: there, a person matched all six numbers to win the $476 million jackpot in the Mega Millions lottery and 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. Years earlier, in 2018, 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.
When are the New York Lottery drawings held?
Drawings are held daily for some cases, while others have weekly or bi-weekly drawings. To find out when each one is, we advise you to consult the New York Lottery website.
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