The digital lottery courier Lotto.com has reported a $3.1 million New York Lotto jackpot win, a prize that stands as the company's second-largest overall win to date and the highest New York win of 2026. The ticket, ordered by an anonymous player, also ranks as the second-highest draw game ticket win in Lotto.com history. This milestone matters because it underscores the growing acceptance of online platforms for ordering official state lottery tickets, a shift that could reshape how players access draw games and scratch tickets nationwide.
The winner, a Lotto.com customer since 2025, discovered the platform by coincidence and became a regular player, often enjoying the free-to-play Mystery Scratch games. They had long imagined what a big win moment might feel like, even keeping a lottery wish list saved on their phone. As they worked through the claiming process, the winner praised the support received from the Lotto.com team, expressing gratitude for a customer experience representative whose accommodations made the experience personal and memorable. The winner also visited Lotto.com's Players Cafe location 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 win makes the recipient the third millionaire winner in New York through Lotto.com and the 13th million-dollar winner in the platform's history. Lotto.com, headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, is the first digital platform for ordering official state lottery draw and scratch games on mobile and web. As a lottery courier, it enables player participation in U.S. state lotteries and helps contribute incremental funds to state-run programs supporting education, parks, emergency responders, and veterans' health.
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, including the largest Lotto.com Scratch Tickets win in history, a $3 million prize to a customer in Colorado. It is the only Better Business Bureau A+ Accredited lottery courier service and is certified by Gaming Laboratories International and the National Council on Problem Gambling, underscoring its commitment to security, compliance, and responsible gaming.
For eligible New York customers, ordering official state lottery tickets is possible directly from mobile devices. To learn more or to begin ordering tickets, visit www.lotto.com. You 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).
This record-breaking win illustrates how digital platforms are becoming integral to the lottery ecosystem, offering convenience while maintaining the integrity of state-run games. As Lotto.com expands its footprint, such wins may become more common, further legitimizing online lottery courier services and encouraging more players to participate through mobile and web channels.
