With the Powerball jackpot sitting at an impressive $815 Million, plenty of New Yorkers are stopping on their way home from work to grab a ticket. But what happens if you reach for your wallet and realize you’ve only got plastic?

Well, if you didn't know, in New York, you can use a credit card to buy a lottery ticket. However, there are a few catches you’ll want to know about first.

How Credit Cards Work for Powerball in New York

New York state law doesn’t block the use of credit cards for lottery purchases. In fact, the official New York Lottery website allows you to buy subscriptions to games like Powerball using major credit cards . That means if you want to play online, you’re covered.

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