Your USA Mega Millions Facts!

Learn all the great ways to play and win Mega Millions! There are nine different methods of winning a Mega Millions prize in every draw, based on how many numbers you match.

Rules of Playing Mega Millions

To play Mega Millions, you must select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 70 and one Mega Millions from 1 to 25. Once selected the numbers will appear under Your Selected Numbers.

Mega Millions Odds and Prizes

The overall odds of winning a Mega Millions prize are approximately 1 in 24. Depending on which numbers you match your prize increases. Match 5 + MB to win the big jackpot.

Deadlines and Dates to Know

Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within 180 days. If you win the jackpot you can take a lump sum or annuity. If you claim the jackpot after 60 days you will receive the annuity.

The Biggest Mega Millions Jackpot

On 23rd October 2018, Mega Millions made history when $1.586 billion was won by a ticket holder in South Carolina. It was the second ever prize to exceed one billion dollars.

Mega Millions vs Powerball

These two lotteries may seem similar, but there are some telltale signs to look out for between Mega Millions and Powerball. For one, the numbers you can choose are different.

Mega Millions Winner History

The biggest Mega Millions win in history was a total of $1.537 Billion. It is the first time the Mega Millions jackpot exceeded one billion dollars. Other notable prizes include the $1.337 billion June 2022 winner.

Mega Millions Prize Tiers

Each Mega Millions draw has nine levels of prizes you can win depending on how many numbers you match on your ticket. The jackpot is won by matching all five numbers and the Mega Ball. The top prize starts at $20 million and will roll over and increase every time it's not won. There is no limit to how big the jackpot can be and prizes have been known to exceed $1 billion dollars.

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History of Mega Millions - America's Game

The clue truly is in a name. Mega Millions offers just that. MEGA MILLIONS! This game has a record of producing jackpots worth millions of dollars and has made a name in creating some of the biggest lottery winners across the United States! One of America’s biggest lotteries, Mega Millions is played in 45 states and at All The Best Lottos. The largest Mega Millions jackpot to date was won on 23rd October 2018 by a single player in South Carolina.

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How to Play Mega Millions the Step-by-Step Guide. Learn How the Game Works with These Steps.

Follow these steps to find out how to play your Mega Millions ticket online.

  • Select Your Numbers to Play

    Select 5 numbers from 1 to 70, plus a Mega Millions number from 1 to 25. Or you can choose the Quick Pick option to randomise your numbers through the number generator.

  • Choose Your Lottery Draws

    Decide which draws you want to enter and if you want to play multiple consecutive games. Draws occur on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

  • Week to Week or Day to Day?

    Choose which days you would like to play. Decide how many weeks in advance you can play. Every plus week earns you a larger play discount up to 52 weeks.

  • Your Ticket(s) & Game Results

    By using your All The Best Lottos account all your Mega Millions tickets are safely stored. To check your history, go to My Tickets and choose the Lottos tab.

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