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 prize stands as the highest New York win of 2026, the highest overall Lotto.com win of 2026, the second-highest overall win in company history, and the second-highest draw game ticket win ever on the platform. The winning ticket was ordered by an anonymous player, marking the third millionaire winner in New York through Lotto.com and the 13th million-dollar winner in the platform’s history.
The winner, a Lotto.com customer since 2025 who discovered the platform by coincidence, became a regular player and enjoyed the free-to-play Mystery Scratch games. Long before becoming a millionaire, they had imagined the moment of a big win, even keeping a lottery wish list saved on their phone. During the claiming process, the winner praised the support from the Lotto.com team, specifically thanking 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.”
The significance of this win extends beyond the individual prize. It underscores the growing acceptance and impact of digital lottery courier services, which allow eligible customers to order official state lottery tickets directly from their mobile devices. New York Lotto, the New York Lottery’s flagship jackpot game, requires players to match six numbers to win multimillion-dollar prizes. Through platforms like Lotto.com, New Yorkers can conveniently participate in this iconic game.
Lotto.com 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 company has over 4 million customers and has created 13 millionaires via state-run games. It 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), highlighting its commitment to security, compliance, and responsible gaming. For more information or to begin ordering official state lottery tickets, visit www.lotto.com. Players must be 18 or older in New York. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available by calling 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or texting HOPENY (467369).
