The YeeKee Lotto is a lottery game where numbers are drawn and matched against winning tickets to determine prizes. Winners have the choice between receiving cash, an annuity payout or both; with cash offering more immediate reward and longer annuity payout periods usually being preferred by retirees looking to supplement their income until returning to work again.
Since 1978, the New York Lotto has been holding weekly draws of six numbers on Wednesdays and Saturdays, offering players who match three or all six numbers drawn with those on their ticket a dollar for every time one matches what was drawn; prizes are then distributed among those with three matching or all six matching the selection made. A bonus ball is also included, giving those whose numbers match all six drawn the chance at the jackpot – once reaching millions when sales were at their peak! Unfortunately sales numbers are no longer as prevalent.
Even amid its declining popularity, Lotto remains one of New York’s most beloved games. A campaign was initiated in 2001 that promoted fun and community involvement, featuring Barenaked Ladies’ “If I Had a Million Dollars.” This tune became widely featured across television, radio, and city bus advertisements as well.
Lotto offers more than just jackpots; in recent years the second tier prizes have actually outshone those of its first-tier prize pool. Although jackpots remain the main draws, second-tier prizes provide an alternate source of excitement and winning for those unable to purchase multiple tickets at once.
To place a Yankee, enter your stake into the box at the bottom of this page. Once done, a table will display potential returns and you may click on “place bet”. Yankees can be great bets when you are confident about your four selections, but keep in mind that each of its 11 bets operate independently – meaning if one selection loses, several combinations could also fall victim. As this chart indicates, it’s essential that you always check the odds before placing a bet. It demonstrates the probability of winning a Yankee wager depending on stake amount and number of legs involved; lower risk leads to greater odds. Decimal form allows you to view leg costs at the top of table so you can make informed choices when creating your Yankee.