New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR)
Title 9 Part 5000
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9 NYCRR 5000.1 - Purpose and scope
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- Apr 10, 2019
This chapter is promulgated by the commission pursuant to article 1 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law and governs the establishment, operation, and administration of the commission in regard to the State lottery, and such additional responsibilities as may be assigned by law. Subjects covered by this chapter include, but are not limited to: frequency of drawings, price of tickets, structure of prizes, payment of prizes, licensing of lottery sales agents, use of vending machines, safekeeping operations and control and distribution of lottery tickets. This Part pertains to the Division of Lottery and supplements those rules and regulations of general applicability promulgated by the commission.
9 NYCRR 5000.2 - Definitions.
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- Feb 18, 2026
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Definitions.
Unless the context indicates otherwise, the following definitions are applicable throughout this Chapter.
(a)Act or acts means article 34 of the Tax Law, commonly known and cited as the New York State Lottery for Education Law, and article 1 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law.
(b)Affiliate means a parent company or subordinate business entity of a courier service.
(c)Agent commission means a lottery sales agent’s portion of sales, or other person’s portion of sales, related to activity of sales, processing of claims, distribution and handling of tickets and revenue, and other services performed at the request of the lottery director.
(d)Annuity option means the manner in which a designated prize may be paid in annual installments.
(e)Assigned drawing means a unique multi-digit consecutive number assigned by the central gaming system, which corresponds to a specified drawing.
(f)Bet ticket means the ticket generated by the computer terminal based on input received from the purchaser, whether by play slip, quick-pick option, manual entry or other means approved by the commission, or electronically generated by a central gaming system as directed by a subscription purchaser.
(g)Central gaming system means the information system that includes infrastructure components to implement and/or support lottery sales and claims functions.
(h)Claimant means any person or entity submitting a prize claim within the required time period of a game or promotion to collect a lottery prize. A claimant may be a person or entity named on a signed ticket or claim form or may be the bearer of an unsigned ticket.
(i)Claims center or customer service center means any place designated by the commission where a ticket holder or such ticket holder's representative may file a claim for a prize in accordance with instructions of such commission.
(j)Commission means the New York State Gaming Commission established pursuant to article 1 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law.
(k)Computer terminal means the device at the Lottery sales agent location or site licensed by the commission authorized for use in purchasing Lottery game tickets and performing other Lottery transactions.
(l)Courier customer means a natural person who is the holder of an account on a network operated by a courier service and who requests delivery of a lottery ticket through such network.
(m)Courier service means a person licensed pursuant to this subchapter as a vendor to carry out transactions as an agent for customers as permitted by this subchapter.
(n)Drawing date means the date designated by the commission on which the winning numbers, symbols or characters are drawn for a game or promotion.
(o)Draw game refers to a game that may from time to time be implemented on the commission’s central gaming system and requires a drawing to determine winning numbers, symbols, or characters.
(p)Drawing means the formal process, determined by the commission, by which the winning numbers, symbols or characters are drawn.
(q)Drawing cutoff or draw close means the deadline to purchase a lottery ticket for a particular lottery drawing as determined by the commission.
(r)Field means a set of numbers, symbols, or characters available for selection and from which numbers, symbols or characters are drawn according to a game design to determine winning plays in a draw game. A game may be designed to include two or more fields, which may be designated as field 1, field 2, and so forth.
(s)Fixed prize means a prize to be paid by a single payment and, except in instances specified otherwise in this Subchapter, will be equal to the prize amount established for the associated prize level.
(t)Game panel means the area of the play slip that contains a number of defined spaces from which a purchaser may select a subset of numbers, symbols or characters to be played for a particular drawing. Selections made by the purchaser in the game panel are used to produce an individual wager shown on the bet ticket.
(u)Gross sales means the dollar value of the bet tickets eligible for a particular draw game’s scheduled drawing.
(v)Jackpot prize means the top prize awarded in a lottery game or promotion. Jackpot prize may also be referred to from time to time as grand prize.
(w)Lottery director means the director of the Division of Lottery within the commission.
(x)Lottery fund means the State lottery fund established pursuant to section 92-c of the State Finance Law.
(y)Lottery or State lottery means the lottery established and operated pursuant to the Lottery for Education Law and article 1 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law.
(z)Lottery sales agent means a person who or that is licensed by the commission pursuant to the acts to sell lottery tickets.
(aa)Lump-sum option means the manner in which particular prize levels may be paid in a single payment in an amount equal to the prize won, discounted to the present value of the prize, as determined by the commission, as set forth in this Subchapter. Lump sum means the amount of such single payment.
(ab)Manual entry means the capability of the computer terminal or lottery self-service vending machine to record a purchaser's plays in response to instruction from a purchaser.
(ac)Measuring life means the period over which a life-contingent annuitized prize is paid out. For each winning play, the measuring life shall be determined according to the period in which payments shall be made pursuant to section 5002.13 of this Title. The measuring life shall be determined at the time an annuitized prize is claimed.
(ad)MUSL means the Multi-State Lottery Association.
(ae)Network means an online-enabled technology application service or electronic system offered or used by a courier service agent that enables courier customers of the network within the State to request the courier service to purchase lottery tickets on the courier customer's behalf as the courier customer’s agent and receive delivery of a facsimile or other electronic confirmation of the lottery tickets issued on behalf of the courier customer through the network.
(af)Pari-mutuel basis means, for a draw game, a method of determining prize amounts for a designated prize level calculated by dividing the total amount of prize money allocated to pay prizes at such level for a specified drawing, divided among the number of winning plays at such prize level for such drawing.
(ag)Party lotteries mean one or more of the lotteries established and operated pursuant to the laws of any jurisdiction that becomes a signatory to an agreement to participate in a multi-jurisdictional game.
(ah)Person means an individual, partnership, association, organization, corporation, limited liability company, club, company, trust, estate, society, joint-stock company, receiver, trustee, assignee, referee or any other form of business organization or any other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, whether appointed by a court or otherwise, and any combination of individuals, as well as agencies and instrumentalities of the State and counties, cities, towns and villages.
(ai)A play means a single entry into a specific game’s prize pool for a scheduled event to select winnings plays.
(aj)Play slip means a tangible instrument, in a form approved by the commission, that a bet-ticket purchaser uses to designate the game and numbers, symbols or characters that the bet-ticket purchaser has selected to play (on the purchaser’s own behalf or as agent for a principal) and to communicate such selections to a lottery sales agent to generate a bet ticket. A play slip may provide for wagering on future drawings and multiple drawings, up to a number of consecutive draws the commission may specify.
(ak)Prize fund means the percentage of a game’s gross sales set aside for the prize pool, inclusive of any prize reserves, for the payment of prizes.
(al)Prize pool means the designated portion of revenue from ticket sales that is allocated for the payment of prizes in a specific lottery game or drawing.
(am)Purchaser means a natural person who purchases a bet ticket within New York State, whether on the purchaser’s own behalf or as agent for a principal.
(an)Quick pick means a method in which some or all number, symbol, or character selections are determined at random by the central gaming system or the computer terminal at the time of purchase. If a purchaser communicates some number, symbol, or character selections orally or by play slip, any remaining number, symbol or character selections required to effect a play may be determined by quick pick.
(ao)Ticket means a representation, the form of which is prescribed by the commission, of the lottery play or plays sold to a purchaser.
(ap)Ticket processing means, with respect to a courier service, the process inclusive of the following:
(1)accepting a request to purchase lottery tickets as the courier customer’s agent;
(2)generation of lottery tickets necessary to complete a request through a computer terminal pursuant to the requirements of section 5004.9 of this Title;
(3)scanning legibly the front and back of a ticket and creating an image thereof;
(4)matching the ticket to a courier customer's request and verifying the accuracy thereof; and
(5)providing a courier customer with an image of the front and back of a ticket.
(aq)Validation means the process of determining whether a ticket presented for prize payment does or does not represent a winning play.
9 NYCRR 5000.3 - Powers reserved
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- SGC-35-20-00012-P · Proposed rule
- Related notice published
- Sep 2, 2020
All powers not specifically defined in this Chapter are reserved to the commission under the laws creating the commission and specifying the commission’s powers and duties.
9 NYCRR 5000.4 - Name, official seal and offices.
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- Section source receipt
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- Sep 30, 2026
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- SGC-15-24-00011-A · Adopted rule
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- Jul 10, 2024
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- Jul 10, 2024
Name, official seal and offices.
(a)The commission may use the names “New York State Lottery” or “New York Lottery” in advertisements, public announcements, correspondence, or for any other lawful purpose, and whenever so used such names shall be deemed to refer to the commission with the same force and effect as if the full name of the commission was used.
(b)The commission shall adopt an official seal, which shall be used in the cases prescribed by law and in such other cases as authorized by the commission.
9 NYCRR 5000.5 - Director, division and the commission
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- Apr 25, 2018
(a)The lottery division shall be supervised by a director. The Division of Lottery shall be responsible to operate and administer the State Lottery for Education, as prescribed by article 34 of the Tax Law, excepting responsibilities for video lottery gaming, which shall be under the Division of Gaming. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Division of Lottery shall retain the responsibility for all aspects of promotional activities related to video lottery gaming.
(b)The commission shall have the authority to implement and execute such procedures as the commission may deem appropriate for the efficient administration of the acts, and to promulgate rules and regulations governing the establishment, administration and operation of the lottery at the commission’s discretion to accomplish the purposes of the acts and to amend, repeal or supplement such rules and regulations. The commission may delegate authority to the executive director and the lottery director, at the commission’s discretion.
(c)The commission shall conduct a continuous study and investigation of all matters pertinent to the efficient operation of the lottery.
(d)The commission shall maintain full and complete records of the operation of the division. The commission shall report on a regular basis to the Governor on the status of the lottery.
9 NYCRR 5000.6 - Hearings on suspension or revocation of lottery sales agent license
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- SGC-17-18-00002-P · Proposed rule
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- Apr 25, 2018
(a)A lottery sales agent is entitled to notice and an opportunity to be heard before suspension or revocation of the licensed provided that the lottery sales agent requests such a hearing within 20 days from the date of notice of the suspension or revocation. If the commission or the commission’s designee finds that the public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, and incorporates a finding to that effect in a written order, summary suspension of a lottery sales agent license may be temporarily ordered, pending proceedings for license suspension or revocation.
(b)A petition requesting a hearing shall be in writing signed by the petitioner or an attorney on behalf of the petitioner and shall include the petitioner's mailing address.
(c)Upon receipt of a petition requesting a hearing, the commission shall issue a notice of hearing fixing the date, time and place at which the hearing shall be held, stating the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held, referring to the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved, where possible setting forth a short and plain statement of matters asserted, and stating that interpreter services shall be made available, at no charge, pursuant to section 301 of the State Administrative Procedure Act provided that such interpreter services are requested a reasonable time in advance of the hearing. Upon the written application of any party, a more definite and detailed statement of the matters asserted shall be furnished whenever the director or the director’s designee finds that the statement in the notice of hearing is not sufficiently definite or not sufficiently detailed. Any more definite and detailed statement so furnished shall be deemed to be a part of the notice of hearing. A notice of hearing shall give at least 10 days’ notice to the petitioner and other parties and shall be served either in person or by certified mail.
(d)The hearing officer shall be a person designated by the commission. Upon the filing in good faith by a party of a timely and sufficient affidavit of personal bias or disqualification of a hearing officer, the commission shall determine the matter as part of the record of the proceedings. Whenever a hearing officer is disqualified or it becomes impractical for him or her to continue, another hearing officer may be designated to continue the proceedings unless it is shown that substantial prejudice would result. The hearing officer's written report of the hearing containing findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommended decisions shall be filed with the commission and mailed to the parties of record, and all parties of record shall have 10 days in which to file exceptions, objections, and replies thereto, after which the commission shall adopt, reverse, or modify the report and recommended decision.
(e)A party shall be required to make disclosures prior to a hearing only as provided by this subdivision. When the revocation of a lottery sales agent license is sought, any party shall, upon written demand and at least seven days prior to the date of the hearing, disclose the evidence that the party intends to introduce at the hearing, including documentary evidence and identification of witnesses who may testify at the hearing, except material protected by law from disclosure, including privileged or confidential information. If after making such disclosure, a party decides to rely on other witnesses or documents, the party shall, as soon as practicable, supplement such party’s disclosure by providing the names of such witnesses or copies of such documents.
(f)The hearing officer shall rule on matters of procedure and evidence, and shall conduct the hearing in such manner as, in the hearing officer's discretion, will best serve the attainment of justice. The hearing officer may direct questions to any party or witness.
(g)
(1)The order of proof shall be as follows:
(i)testimony by witnesses in support of the matters asserted against the licensee;
(ii)cross-examination of such witnesses;
(iii)testimony by the licensee and witnesses produced by the licensee; and
(iv)cross-examination of the licensee and the licensee's witnesses.
The hearing officer may, in the hearing officer's discretion, change the order of proof.
(2)Objections or exceptions may be made to the rulings of the hearing officer and the reasons therefor shall be stated, but such objections or exceptions will not be deemed to have been made unless duly noted on the record.
(3)The formal rules of evidence shall not be rigidly enforced in the hearing. Unless objection or exception is made, sustained, and duly noted on the record, all evidence appearing in the record shall be deemed to have been properly admitted for consideration by the commission.
(4)The introduction of cumulative evidence shall be avoided, and the hearing officer may limit the testimony of any witness that the hearing officer deems to be merely cumulative; however, the party offering such testimony may make a short avowal of the testimony that would have been given and if the witness asserts that such avowal is true, the avowal shall be made part of the record.
(5)The hearing officer shall have the authority upon application of any party to reopen an adjourned hearing for the presentation of new or additional evidence. Such application shall be in writing and shall set forth a brief description of the new or additional evidence to be presented.
(6)Oral argument may be made only before the hearing officer. Within the discretion of the hearing officer, such oral argument may be curtailed or limited.
(h)
(1)The record shall include:
(i)all notices, pleadings, motions, and intermediate rulings;
(ii)evidence presented;
(iii)a statement of matters officially noticed except matters so obvious that a statement of them would serve no useful purpose;
(iv)questions and offers of proof, objections thereto, and rulings thereon;
(v)proposed findings and exceptions, if any;
(vi)findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations made by the hearing officer; and
(vii)the decision, determination, opinion, order, or report rendered in the matter by the commission.
(2)The hearing shall be recorded by either stenographic or electronic means.
(3)Upon application made by a licensee, a copy of the record shall be furnished to the licensee. If the stenographic or electronic recording of the hearing has not been transcribed, that portion of the record shall be furnished to the licensee only upon payment of the cost of transcription.
9 NYCRR 5000.7 - Reward payments
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- Apr 25, 2018
The commission in the commission’s discretion may authorize the payment of a reward in the amount of up to $100 per offense to any person for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons for any offense involving the theft or misuse of lottery tickets, records, or equipment.
9 NYCRR 5000.8 - Declaratory rulings.
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- Executive Department
- Section status
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- Sep 30, 2026
- Related Register notice
- SGC-15-24-00011-A · Adopted rule
- Related notice published
- Jul 10, 2024
- Related notice effective date
- Jul 10, 2024
Declaratory rulings.
(a)On petition of any person, the commission may issue a declaratory ruling with respect to:
(1)the applicability to any person, property, or state of facts of any rule or statute enforceable by the commission, or
(2)whether any action by the commission should be taken pursuant to a rule or regulation.
(b)A petition for a declaratory ruling must be submitted in writing to the commission by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to New York State Gaming Commission, 354 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305. The returned postal service receipt shall constitute proof of service, which shall be deemed effective on the day the petition is received. The petition shall state that a declaratory ruling is requested, cite the statute, rule, or regulation relied upon, and set forth a complete and precise statement of the state of facts, persons or property with respect to which a ruling is sought, together with a full disclosure of the petitioner's interest. Any facts alleged in the petition shall be verified under oath by the petitioner.
(c)Counsel to the commission shall receive any such petition and recommend a responsive declaratory ruling or advise that a petition should be declined by the commission as incomplete, ambiguous, inappropriate, or unnecessary under the facts and circumstances recited therein.
(d)The issuance of a declaratory ruling shall be within the discretion of the commission, and nothing contained in this section shall confer upon any person the right to compel the commission to issue a declaratory ruling. Within 60 days from the receipt of any petition seeking a declaratory ruling with respect to whether any action by the commission should be taken pursuant to a rule, the commission shall issue either a declaratory ruling or a statement declining to issue a declaratory ruling.
(e)The commission shall be bound by the conclusions stated in any declaratory ruling unless such ruling is
(1)changed by the commission to be effective prospectively;
(2)altered or set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction; or
(3)superseded by duly enacted legislation.
(f)No opinion, letter, announcement, or other communication by the commission shall be deemed to be a declaratory ruling unless it contains a statement that it is a declaratory ruling or it is a ruling issued in response to a petition submitted pursuant to this section.