Playing the New York Mega Millions Lottery

If you are interested in playing the New York Lotto Mega Millions game, there are just a few rules to know before purchasing your ticket. The first one regarding the NY Mega Millions lottery is that the game requires that you choose six different numbers. The first five NY lotto Mega Millions numbers should each range from one to fifty-six. The final ball, known as the Mega Ball, can be any number between one and forty-six.

In addition to the regular six number plays, you can also choose a Megapaly feature will multiply the winnings from a positive New York Mega Millions result. For an increased price of the ticket, you can multiply the amount of your New York Mega Millions winnings by anywhere from two to four times. It costs one dollar extra to purchase the Megaplay feature. You must decide whether or not you want to Megaplay option when you purchase your New York Lottery Mega Millions ticket from your local retailer.

There are nine different ways to win with the New York lottery Mega Millions game. The first is to match all six balls, including the Mega Ball. The next is by matching all five except for the Mega Ball. The rest follow the same pattern, with a higher prize always being awarded for matching the Mega Ball number in addition to the regular numbers. Even if you only match the red New York Mega Millions number, you will still win a small cash prize.

Other than the possibility of winning millions of dollars, there is another reason to play the New York lotto Mega Millions game. The New York Mega Millions game is a great way to help out the state's education fund, as well, since a large part of the New York Mega Millions lottery revenue goes to help children and those seeking higher education. Thus, NY Mega Millions is a fun and exciting way to support education in your state.

The New York lottery is one of the oldest in the nation. The New York has announced that Powerball will be added to the New York lottery lineup and tickets will go on sale January 31st 2010. The New York lottery maintains a complete list of lottery retailers through the state and their locations. Those wondering where to buy lottery tickets need look no further than the state's lotto website. At the present time the New York lottery does not allow players to make an online lottery purchase but that could change in the future once legal difficulties are straightened out at the federal level.