Collect N Win is the name of the New York Lottery’s center for Second Chance drawings. The idea is that you keep hold of non-winning scratch-off tickets and enter them into promotions for an opportunity to win prizes.
You need an online account to be able to enter Second Chance NY draws. This just requires you to register and provide a few contact details.
The next step is simply to keep hold of your scratch tickets – you’ll find an up-to-date list of games online that are eligible for Collect N Win.
There are two ways you can submit your tickets. One method is to manually enter the ticket numbers as indicated, or you can scan the scratch-off’s barcode using your phone.
You’ll see a digital play card when you submit your tickets with a number of blanked-out symbols, such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and an apple. These are randomly applied to your play card when you submit your tickets – collect enough and you will receive an entry into the next Second Chance draw.
Drawings usually take place a few times a month and offer cash prizes up to $5,000, with a set number of winners announced each time. Other prizes usually include gift cards worth $500 and $50.
The names of winners are published online, along with their location. You can find more info about upcoming promotions when you log in.