Lotto.com, the nation's first online lottery platform to digitally deliver draw games and scratch tickets, has announced a record-breaking $3.1 million New York Lotto jackpot win. The winning ticket, ordered by an anonymous player, represents the highest win in New York in 2026, the highest overall Lotto.com win of 2026, and the second-highest overall win in company history. This milestone underscores the increasing acceptance and popularity of online lottery courier services, which offer convenience and accessibility while contributing to state-run programs.
The winner, a Lotto.com customer since 2025, discovered the platform by coincidence and became a regular player, enjoying the free-to-play Mystery Scratch games. They had long imagined what a big win might feel like, even keeping a lottery wish list on their phone. During the claiming process, the winner praised the support from the Lotto.com team, particularly a customer experience 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.
"As someone born and raised in New York City, big wins are always extra special for me when they happen here," said Thomas Metzger, CEO of Lotto.com. "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 is the New York Lottery's flagship jackpot game, offering players the chance to win multimillion-dollar prizes by matching six numbers. Through Lotto.com, eligible New York customers can conveniently order official state lottery tickets directly from their mobile devices. The platform currently operates in 12 jurisdictions, including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Puerto Rico, with expansion plans on the horizon.
The significance of this win extends beyond the individual prize. It highlights the growing trend of digital lottery participation, which provides lotteries with incremental funds for state-run programs supporting education, parks, emergency responders, veterans' health, and other essential services. Lotto.com, headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, is the only Better Business Bureau A+ Accredited lottery courier service and is certified by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), demonstrating its commitment to security, compliance, and responsible gaming.
With over 4 million customers and 13 millionaires created through state-run games, Lotto.com has established itself as a trusted platform in the online lottery space. The company also introduced Lotto.com Scratch Tickets in June 2023, currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Ohio, and Oregon. For more information or to begin ordering official state lottery tickets, visit Lotto.com. Players 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).
