Lotto.com, the first online lottery platform to digitally deliver draw games and scratch tickets, has announced a $3.1 million New York Lotto jackpot win, one of the most significant prizes in its history. The anonymous winner, a customer since 2025, ordered the ticket through the platform and has now become the third millionaire in New York via Lotto.com and the 13th million-dollar winner overall. This win is the highest in New York in 2026, the largest Lotto.com win of the year, the second-highest overall in company history, and the second-highest draw game ticket win for the platform.
The implications of this jackpot extend beyond the individual windfall. It underscores the increasing role of digital platforms in state lotteries, offering convenience and accessibility to players while generating incremental funds for state programs. Lotto.com operates as a lottery courier, enabling participation in 12 jurisdictions including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Puerto Rico, with expansion plans underway. The company's model supports education, parks, emergency responders, and veterans' health through lottery contributions, aligning with its mission to modernize the lottery experience.
The winner's journey reflects the platform's customer-centric approach. Discovering Lotto.com by coincidence, they became a regular player, enjoying free-to-play Mystery Scratch games and even keeping a lottery wish list on their phone. During the claiming process, they praised the support from a Lotto.com representative, whose accommodations made the experience personal and memorable. The winner also visited Lotto.com's Players Café on Bleecker Street in Manhattan as part of the celebration, highlighting the blend of digital and physical engagement.
Thomas Metzger, CEO of Lotto.com, emphasized the significance: "As someone born and raised in New York City, big wins are always extra special for me when they happen here. As our largest win of 2026 to date and one of the biggest prizes in company history, we're thrilled for this winner and proud that our team was able to support them throughout this exciting experience."
New York Lotto, the state's flagship jackpot game, requires players to match six numbers to win multimillion-dollar prizes. Through Lotto.com, eligible New York customers can order official state lottery tickets directly from their mobile devices. The platform's growth is notable: it has over 4 million customers and has created 13 millionaires via state-run games, including a $3 million scratch ticket win in Colorado. Lotto.com is the only Better Business Bureau A+ Accredited lottery courier service and is certified by Gaming Laboratories International and the National Council on Problem Gambling, reinforcing its commitment to security, compliance, and responsible gaming.
For more information or to order official state lottery tickets, visit www.lotto.com. You must be 18 or older in New York to play the lottery. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available by calling 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or texting HOPENY (467369).
This record-breaking win not only celebrates a life-changing moment for one player but also signals the evolving landscape of lottery participation, where digital convenience meets traditional state-run games, potentially driving further adoption and revenue for public programs.
