How many numbers do you need to win a prize in Mega Millions?
How many numbers do you need to win a prize in Mega Millions?
six numbers
To win the jackpot, all six numbers on your ticket must match the winning numbers. There are a total of nine ways to win a prize in Mega Millions.
Is there a prize for 3 numbers on Mega Millions?
3 numbers plus the Mega Ball – $200 If you purchase a ticket that matches three numbers and the Mega Ball you’ll finally get back enough money to treat yourself or someone else to something special. The odds to get that $200 in your pocket jump to 1 in 14,547.
What numbers should I play for Mega Millions?
Mega Millions® tickets cost $2.00 per play. Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers – five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball) – or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing.
How much money do you win in Mega Millions?
Mega Millions lottery regularly offers nine-figure jackpots, with the biggest prize on record standing at a colossal $1.537 billion. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 23.00 EST in Atlanta, Georgia and the top prize is always worth a minimum of $40 million.
Is there a Megaplier for the Mega Millions drawing?
Most states offer a Megaplier feature to increase non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times; it costs an additional $1 per play. Before each Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday and Friday nights, the Megaplier is drawn. From a pool of 15 balls, five are marked with 2X, six with 3X, three with 4X and one with 5X.
What was the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won?
In fact, the largest Mega Millions jackpot was an astounding $1.537 billion, which was won in October 2018. Other massive jackpots date back to March 2012 and December 2013, where three ticket holders shared a staggering prize of $656 million, and another two ticket holders shared the sum of $648 million respectively.
Where can I find the Mega Millions numbers?
The latest numbers and jackpot amounts are published on the Numbers page, shortly after each drawing. You can check the winning numbers to see if you have won a prize, as well as payouts and winner information.