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New Millionaire for Life lottery game ready for New York

18 February 2026

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Millionaire for Life, a new nightly multi-state draw game starts Sunday, 22 February 2026. The new game boasts a top prize of $1 million a year for life and the second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life. There are seven other prize levels, with the overall odds of winning a prize 1 in 8.47.

For $5 per play, players can select five numbers from 1 to 58 and one Millionaire Ball number from 1 to 5. Cash prizes start by matching just one white ball plus the Millionaire Ball or by matching two white balls. Drawings occur nightly at 11:15 p.m. ET. Tickets for the first drawing may be purchased starting at 5 a.m. on 22 February 2026.

“This new game gives New Yorkers daily chances at winning life-changing money while raising important aid for public schools,” said Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer. “Millionaire for Life is a fantastic addition to the New York Lottery’s collection of entertaining games, all of which offer an exciting array of prize options.”

Millionaire for Life top prize winners may choose between guaranteed annual payments for at least 20 years or a one-time discounted cash lump sum.

The new national game joins the New York Lottery’s already impressive draw game lineup —which features Powerball, New York Lotto, Mega Millions, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5, Quick Draw, Money Dots and Pick 10.

The New York Lottery continues to be North America's largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2024-2025 to benefit public schools in New York State.

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