New York Lotto Numbers Guide – Results & Strategy
Last updated: December 3, 2025
See the latest New York Lotto numbers, results, odds and strategy analysis powered by Lucky Picks — the smart lottery analytics platform.
Updated after each draw – official New York Lotto site: https://nylottery.ny.gov/draw-game?game=lotto
New York Lotto Latest Results
Latest Draw
Nov 29, 2025
Bonus Number
Previous draw jackpot: $10,800,000
Next Draw
Dec 3, 2025
$11.6M
Est. Jackpot
1 in 45,057,474
Jackpot Odds
New York Lotto Expected Value Analysis
-$0.70
Expected Value
Per $1.00 ticket average return
$1.00
Ticket Price
Cost per line/play
$43M
Break-even Jackpot
Jackpot needed for positive EV
Is it worth playing? ️ Mixed Signals
The current expected value is -$0.70 per $1.00 ticket, meaning you can expect to lose about 0.70 on average for every ticket.
The jackpot needs to reach approximately $43M before New York Lotto offers positive expected value.
How Expected Value is Calculated:
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Calculate prize probabilities: For each of the 9 prize tiers, we multiply the prize amount by its odds (e.g., jackpot ÷ 45,057,474).
2
Sum all prize values: Add together the expected value from all prize tiers to get the total expected winnings per ticket.
3
Subtract ticket cost: Take the expected winnings and subtract the $1.00 ticket price to get the net expected value.
Caveats: The jackpot value could vary based on estimated number of winners, payment mode and after-tax lump sum value (typically ~60% of advertised amount). There may also be other factors that could influence the actual payout. Our expected value calculations do not account for these variables.
New York Lotto Fairness Score Analysis
81
Overall Fairness
Composite trust score
100
Frequency Analysis
Chi-squared test results
25
Temporal Consistency
Time-based anomalies
100
Pattern Detection
Suspicious sequences
Good Fairness (81/100)
Statistical analysis shows good randomness with minor deviations
Yes, you can trust them. Our analysis of recent draws shows a fairness score of 81. The numbers are distributed randomly with no detectable patterns or biases. Chi-squared tests confirm the drawing process is working as expected.
All scores are out of 100, with higher values indicating better fairness and randomness.
How Fairness & Randomness is Tested:
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Frequency Analysis: We count how often each number appears across the last 100 draws and compare it to expected frequency using chi-squared tests. All numbers should appear roughly equally.
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Temporal Consistency: We analyze when numbers appear to detect time-based patterns. Random draws should show no correlation between draw dates and number frequencies.
3
Pattern Detection: We search for suspicious sequences like consecutive numbers, repeated patterns, or artificial-looking distributions that would be extremely unlikely in truly random draws.
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Statistical Scoring: Each test produces a score from 0-100. We weight frequency analysis highest (50%), followed by pattern detection (30%) and temporal consistency (20%) to calculate the overall fairness score.
New York Lotto Trends & Pattern Strategies
Important: These pattern-based strategies don’t change your odds of winning, but many players enjoy using them as a structured approach to number selection instead of random quick picks.
Lucky Picks analyzed the last 50 Powerball draws to show you current trends. Play them if you like, but remember that past patterns don’t predict future results.
🔥 Hot Numbers
Powerball Numbers appearing most frequently in the last 50 draws.
❄️ Cold Numbers
Powerball Numbers appearing least frequently in the last 50 draws.
⏰ Overdue Numbers
Powerball Numbers that haven’t appeared for a long time.
⚖️ Even/Odd Split
Most common even/odd distributions in the last 50 draws.
↕️ High/Low Split
High vs low number patterns in the last 50 draws
🔢 Tens Distribution
How numbers spread across decades (0-9, 10-19, etc.) in the last 50 draws.
🎯 Number Endings
Most frequent last digits (0-9) in the last 50 draws.
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Powerball General Strategies
While no strategy can change the odds of winning Powerball (1 in 45,057,474 for the jackpot), these are proven approaches that help you play more effectively without changing the fundamental odds.
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EV-Based Timing
Only play when the Expected Value is favorable. Lucky Picks calculates real-time EV and alerts you when Powerball jackpots reach mathematically interesting levels.
02
Lottery Pools
Share the cost, share the winnings. Pools let you buy more tickets without spending more. If you join an active Powerball pool, you can use the Lucky Picks app to help optimize your shared number selection.
03
Lottery Wheels
Cover more combinations with more numbers and use wheeling. For Powerball’s undefined/undefined format, wheels can guarantee lower-tier prizes if specific numbers are drawn. Access wheel generators in the app.
04
Budget Management
Set weekly or monthly spending limits and stick to them. Lucky Picks tracks your Powerball spending history and sends alerts when you approach your budget limits.
New York Lotto Odds & Prize Breakdown
New York Lotto has 5 prize tiers. Here’s your chance of winning each one:
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 91.89
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FAQ
What are the odds of winning the undefined jackpot?
The odds of winning the undefined jackpot are 1 in 45,057,474. Your overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 91.89.
When is undefined worth playing?
Mathematically, undefined offers positive expected value when the jackpot exceeds approximately 43262754.03294601. However, even with positive EV, your odds of winning remain extremely low.
How is the Expected Value calculated?
Expected Value (EV) is the average amount you can expect to win (or lose) per ticket, accounting for all prize tiers and their odds. A positive EV means the jackpot is mathematically favorable, though still extremely unlikely to win.
Are some numbers luckier than others?
No. Every number has an equal chance of being drawn in every drawing. Past results have no influence on future outcomes. ‘Hot’ and ‘cold’ numbers are statistical noise, not predictive patterns.
Should I play the same numbers every time?
It makes no mathematical difference. Playing the same numbers or using Quick Pick both have identical odds. The only consideration is avoiding commonly picked patterns to reduce jackpot sharing.
What’s the best undefined strategy?
There’s no magical way to increase your odds. The only proven strategy to do that is to play more numbers. But the real best strategy is to treat lottery as entertainment, set a strict budget you can afford to lose, and only play when the expected value is positive (jackpot above 43262754.03294601). Never chase losses or spend money you need for essentials.
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