Mega Millions
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Mega Millions tools
Quick Picks
- 15
- 38
- 46
- 50
- 64
- 16
How to play
- Pick five numbers from 1 to 70.
- Pick a Mega Ball number from 1 to 24.
- After the draw, check if you’ve won.
Five due numbers
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 13
- 15
One due Mega Ball number
- 4
Five not due numbers
- 10
- 16
- 18
- 24
- 62
One not due Mega Ball number
- 24
Mega Millions Jackpot History
Prizes and odds
| Match | Odds | x2 | x3 | x4 | x5 | x10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Mega Ball | 1 in 290,472,336 | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot |
| 5 | 1 in 12,629,232 | $2,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 4 + Mega Ball | 1 in 893,761 | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| 4 | 1 in 38,859 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 3 + Mega Ball | 1 in 13,965 | $400 | $600 | $800 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| 3 | 1 in 607 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 | $100 |
| 2 + Mega Ball | 1 in 665 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 | $100 |
| 1 + Mega Ball | 1 in 86 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| Mega Ball | 1 in 35 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $25 | $50 |
| Overall odds of winning a prize in Mega Millions are 1 in 23. | ||||||
Multiplier odds
| Multiplier | Odds |
|---|---|
| x2 | 1 in 2.13 |
| x3 | 1 in 3.2 |
| x4 | 1 in 8 |
| x5 | 1 in 16 |
| x10 | 1 in 32 |
Game schedule
| Draw day | Draw time | Sales close |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 p.m. ET | Varies by jurisdiction |
| Friday | 11:00 p.m. ET | Varies by jurisdiction |
10 biggest jackpot wins
| Rank | Jackpot | Numbers | Draw Date | Location | Winner Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $1.6 Billion |
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Aug 08, 2023 | FL | Saltines Holdings, LLC |
| 2nd | $1.54 Billion |
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Oct 23, 2018 | SC | Anonymous |
| 3rd | $1.35 Billion |
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Jan 13, 2023 | ME | LaKoma Island Investments, LLC |
| 4th | $1.34 Billion |
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Jul 29, 2022 | IL | Anonymous partnership |
| 5th | $1.22 Billion |
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Dec 27, 2024 | CA | Rosemary Casarotti from Cottonwood |
| 6th | $1.13 Billion |
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Mar 26, 2024 | NJ | Anonymous |
| 7th | $1.05 Billion |
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Jan 22, 2021 | MI | Wolverine FLL Club from Oakland County |
| 8th | $810 Million |
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Sep 10, 2024 | TX | The Sol Living Trust from Sugar Land |
| 9th | $656 Million |
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Mar 30, 2012 | IL, KS, MD |
• Merle and Patricia Butler (IL) • Anonymous (KS) • The Three Amigos (MD) |
| 10th | $648 Million |
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Dec 17, 2013 | CA, GA |
• Steve Tran (CA) • Ira Curry (GA) |
Things to know
Advanced draws
Mega Millions players have the option of purchasing tickets for draws in advance. However, the maximum number of draws varies by jurisdiction. Here’s a complete list of the participating jurisdictions and their corresponding limits on advance draw purchases for Mega Millions.
| State | Advanced Draws |
|---|---|
| Arizona | up to 10 |
| Arkansas | up to 20 |
| California | up to 10 |
| Colorado | up to 26 |
| Connecticut | up to 26 |
| Delaware | up to 10 |
| District of Columbia | up to 20 |
| Florida | up to 26 |
| Georgia | up to 26 |
| Idaho | up to 10 |
| Illinois | up to 25 |
| Indiana | up to 10 |
| Iowa | up to 10 |
| Kansas | up to 15 |
| Kentucky | up to 26 |
| Louisiana | up to 20 |
| Maine | up to 20 |
| Maryland | up to 15 |
| Massachusetts | up to 7 |
| Michigan | up to 30 |
| Minnesota | up to 14 |
| Mississippi | up to 26 |
| Missouri | up to 15 |
| Montana | up to 24 |
| Nebraska | up to 24 |
| New Hampshire | up to 20 |
| New Jersey | up to 8 |
| New Mexico | up to 20 |
| New York | up to 26 |
| North Carolina | up to 26 |
| North Dakota | up to 9 |
| Ohio | up to 10 |
| Oklahoma | up to 10 |
| Oregon | up to 20 |
| Pennsylvania | up to 26 |
| Rhode Island | up to 26 |
| South Carolina | up to 20 |
| South Dakota | up to 9 |
| Tennessee | up to 10 |
| Texas | up to 10 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | N/A |
| Vermont | up to 20 |
| Virginia | up to 26 |
| Washington | up to 10 |
| West Virginia | up to 24 |
| Wisconsin | up to 8 |
| Wyoming | up to 20 |
History
Mega Millions is a massive U.S. lottery with jackpots that are frequently in the range of hundreds of millions of dollars. Read on for a brief history of this ever-popular game.
- 1996
- The Big Game was launched in Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Virginia.
- One draw was held every Friday.
- The first draw took place in September 1996.
- 1998
- Tuesday was added as a new draw day in February.
- 1999
- New Jersey started selling tickets.
- New game matrix: 5/50 + 1/36.
- The cash payout option was introduced.
- 2002
- The Big Game was renamed Mega Millions.
- The first draw took place on May 17.
- Ohio, New York, and Washington started selling tickets.
- New game matrix: 5/52 + 1/52.
- 2003
- Texas started selling tickets.
- A new multiplier called the Megaplier was launched only in Texas.
- 2005
- California started selling tickets.
- New game matrix: 5/56 + 1/46.
- 2010
- By the end of January, 23 more states started selling tickets.
- Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Arizona, Maine, Colorado, South Dakota, and the U.S. Virgin Islands joined Mega Millions.
- 2011
- Louisiana started selling tickets.
- Megaplier became available in some of the participating jurisdictions.
- 2013
- Florida started selling tickets.
- New game format: 5/75 + 1/15.
- 2014
- Wyoming started selling tickets.
- 2017
- New game format: 5/70 + 1/25.
- The starting jackpot was set at $40 million.
- Just the Jackpot feature was added in certain jurisdictions.
- 2020
- Mississippi started selling tickets.
- The starting jackpot guaranteed value was removed, and it is now dependent on the ticket sales and interest rates.
- The $5 million minimum jackpot increase on rollovers was removed.
- 2025
- New game format: 5/70 + 1/24.
- The ticket price increased to $5.
- The starting jackpot was set at $50 million.
- The Megaplier feature was removed, and a built-in multiplier is now randomly printed for each play.
- Prizes for matching the Mega Ball or matching one number plus the Mega Ball were increased.
FAQs
Pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and a Mega Ball number from 1 to 24, or select Quick Pick. Add the Megaplier option for a chance to multiply any non-jackpot winnings.
The Quick Pick play generates random numbers to use in the draw so that you don’t have to come up with your own.
It’s the sixth number on your ticket, ranging between 1 and 24. Matching it wins you at least $10.
A Multiplier number is randomly printed for every Mega Millions play. The Multiplier can be x2, x3, x4, x5, or x10. All non-jackpot prizes are multiplied by that number.
If you win the jackpot, you can either have it paid as a one-time cash lump sum, or as an annuity with annual payments made over 29 years. To compare the two options, check out our annuity cash converter tool.
The cash lump sum is the money immediately available, generated from the sale of Mega Millions tickets. The annuity option invests the cash lump sum in government bonds over 29 years, so it gains interest over time. Use our annuity payment schedule tool to view an estimate of these annual payments.
Mega Millions draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. PT, 10:00 p.m. CT, and 9:00 p.m. MT.
Draws are held in Atlanta, Georgia, at WSB-TV.
No. Mega Millions is sold by individual state lotteries, so you must redeem your winning ticket in the state in which it was purchased.
Mega Millions is played in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Check the Lottery USA homepage or our Mega Millions page. You can also use our Mega Millions number checker.
All lottery prizes are taxed at the federal level, and most states also tax lottery winnings. Taking a cash lump sum payout can push you into a higher tax bracket. See our tax calculator to find out how much you will owe if you win the jackpot.
Visit our Q&A forum to get answers.
