NYS Gaming Commission
Division of the Lottery
Communications, 518-388-3415
November 12, 2021

New York Lottery Expands Draw Station Network to Include Spanish-Language Univision 41 Nueva York, UniMás Channel 68

The New York State Gaming Commission’s Division of Lottery today announced the addition of Univision New York, the leading Spanish-language news station serving New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, to its exclusive draw station network. Starting on November 15, drawings of the New York Lottery’s Win 4, NUMBERS, Take5, Mega Millions and Powerball games will air in Spanish on Univision New York’s WXTV Channel 41. Drawings for New York’s LOTTO game also will begin airing November 15 on UniMás Channel 68.  

“We are very excited for the opportunity to further expand our drawings and related promotional activity into New York’s dynamic Hispanic market,” said Lottery Director Gweneth Dean. “We thank Univision for helping us take this important step in making the Lottery more accessible to all New Yorkers.”

In addition to airing the Lottery’s live drawings, which will be translated by Univision staff, Univision New York will also announce the winning numbers live on air within 15 minutes of the drawing on WXNY La X 96.3 FM. Additionally, the winning numbers for all New York Lottery games will be hosted on NuevaYork.Univision.com. Univision New York is part of Univision Communications Inc., is the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the United States. 

“Univision New York is thrilled to exclusively partner with the New York Lottery to broadcast and post the daily drawings across our multimedia platforms”, said Robert Yanez, President and General Manager of Univision New York. “This affirms that New York Lottery leadership values our growing Spanish speaking audience.”

Univision New York will air the Lottery’s Midday and Evening NUMBERS, Win 4, and Take 5 drawings at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., daily. The multi-state Mega Millions and Powerball drawings will air at their regularly scheduled days and times as will New York’s twice weekly LOTTO drawing.

More information on the New York Lottery draw schedule is available at nylottery.ny.gov/draw-games.

About the New York Lottery

The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.59 billion in fiscal year 2020-2021 to help support education in New York State.

New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the State's toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).  Standard text rates may apply.

About Univision Communications Inc.

As the leading Spanish-language content and media company in the U.S., Univision Communications Inc. entertains, informs and empowers U.S. Hispanics with news, sports and entertainment content across broadcast and cable television, audio and digital platforms. The Company’s top-rated media portfolio includes the Univision and UniMás broadcast networks, as well as 10 cable networks including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the country. Locally, Univision owns or operates 61 television stations in major Hispanic markets across the United States. Additionally, Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, encompasses 58 owned or operated radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. The Company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, free AVOD streaming service PrendeTV, Univision Now, the largest Hispanic influencer network, and several top-rated apps. For more information, visit corporate.univision.com.

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