The New York Lotto drawing for tonight, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, is set to take place as players across the state look to land a multimillion-dollar jackpot in the midweek draw.
According to the official New York Lottery, the estimated jackpot for tonight’s Lotto draw stands at $2.9 million, with an estimated cash value of $1.5 million for a single winning ticket.
Lotto ticket sales close at 8:00 PM ET, with the official drawing scheduled shortly after at 8:15 PM ET. New York Lotto drawings are held twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
New York Lotto Winning Numbers (Wed 01/28/26): 08, 09, 23, 26, 38, 58 Bonus: 33
To play, participants select six numbers from a pool of 1 to 59, along with a separately drawn bonus number. Matching all six main numbers wins the jackpot, while additional prizes are awarded for matching fewer numbers.
Previous New York Lotto results may offer insight for players heading into tonight’s drawing.
Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Winning Numbers:
03 – 21 – 34 – 45 – 48 – 53
Bonus: 54
No jackpot-winning ticket was reported in the previous drawing, allowing the prize to roll over and climb to tonight’s $2.9 million total. Rollovers often increase interest as the potential payout grows.
Winners can choose between a lump-sum cash payment or an annuity option paid over time, with taxes applied according to state and federal regulations. The listed cash value reflects the one-time payout before tax withholdings.
Players are reminded to sign the back of their tickets, store them securely, and verify numbers carefully once the drawing concludes. Official results are typically published shortly after the draw time.
With anticipation building across New York ahead of tonight’s Lotto draw, players will soon find out whether the jackpot is claimed — or continues to roll into the weekend.
