Check out the winning numbers for the NY Lotto, Win 4, Take 5, Cash4Life drawing of the New York Lottery today, Sunday, July 21.
The New York Lottery offers many game modes to its players. Draw games include NY Lotto, Pick 10, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Cash4Life.
Pick10 Winning Numbers for Sunday, July 21
- The winning numbers are: 02 18 22 31 36 37 38 39 40 47 48 49 50 51 59 64 65 66 76 78
Numbers winning numbers for Sunday, July 21
- Midday combination: 08 00 01
- Night combination: 07 04 09
Win 4 winning numbers for Sunday, July 21
- Midday combination: 04 09 06 09
- Night combination: 08 06 09 05
Take 5 winning numbers for Sunday, July 21
- Midday combination: 02 09 12 14 27
- Night combination: 09 18 25 27 29
Cash4Life winning numbers for Sunday, July 21
- The winning numbers are: 15 24 28 33 36
Common mistakes to avoid when playing lottery games
When playing the lottery, it is crucial to avoid certain mistakes that could reduce your chances of winning.
For example, one of the most common mistakes is selecting numbers based on birthdays or anniversaries. This limits the number selection to only those between 1 and 31, meaning that many other potentially winning numbers are being ignored.
Another common mistake is not checking lottery results properly. Minor prizes that could have been won can slip through the cracks. It is also important to check lottery tickets carefully, as there have been cases of players discarding winning tickets by mistake.
Finally, it is recommended to avoid relying solely on luck. Although the lottery is a game of chance, there are certain rules that we discussed above that can increase the chances of winning.
How to Claim Your New York Lottery Prizes
If you are a winner, claiming your New York Lottery prize is a simple process, but there are a few instructions to follow to ensure full payment without incident.
Prizes up to $600 can be claimed directly at any authorized New York Lottery retailer. For larger prizes, a claim form must be completed and the winning ticket presented at New York Lottery headquarters in Schenectady or at any New York Lottery regional branch.
Please note that lottery winnings are subject to federal and state taxes, so you should be prepared to pay a portion of your winnings in taxes.
The Biggest Winners of the New York Lottery
The New York Lottery has created many winners over the years, many of them multi-millionaires.
The last big prize was awarded in April 2023 in Queens, New York: the person who matched all six numbers to win the $476 million Mega Millions jackpot bought the ticket in the Ozone Park neighborhood.
In 2011, a Long Island couple won the other biggest New York Lottery jackpot in history, a whopping $319 million in Mega Millions. Years earlier, in 2018, a Staten Island construction worker won $245.6 million in Powerball, becoming the largest individual New York Lottery winner.
Other notable winners include 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 play the New York Lottery if I am not a New York resident?
Yes, anyone over the age of 18 can participate in the New York Lottery regardless of where they live.
Other Lottery Results
- Latest Powerball results
- Latest Mega Millions results