When did the odds change for the ny lotto?

The odds for the New York Lotto changed on January 31, 2010, when the game was revised to increase the number of possible combinations. The previous format required players to choose six numbers from a pool of 52, while the updated format expanded the pool to 59 numbers, making the odds of winning the jackpot longer. This change aimed to generate larger jackpots and increase overall interest in the game.