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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.
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Mega Millions® tickets cost $2.00 per play. Players may pick...
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Mega Millions (originally known as The Big Game in 1996 and renamed, temporarily, to The Big Game Mega Millions six years later) is an American multijurisdictional lottery game. The first drawing took place on September 6, 1996, with six participating states, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
You can find the answers to all frequently asked questions about Mega Millions here, such as when are drawings, the current jackpot and what payouts you can win.
- Draws take place twice a week on a Tuesday and Friday night at 23.00 ET in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Mega Millions launched in 1996 as 'The Big Game' with just six participating states. In 2002, its name was changed to Mega Millions and an increasi...
- Yes. The guaranteed minimum jackpot is $20 million.
- You win prizes by matching the numbers on your ticket to those that are selected during the draw, with the more balls you match meaning the bigger...
- Unfortunately not- you will need to head over to a participating state or jurisdiction to play.
- Claim periods vary from state to state and are between 180 days and a year. Check the claim period for your state here . Players are also advised t...
- The minimum age to play Mega Millions varies from state to state and is between 18 and 21. Players wishing to purchase tickets online must be aged...
- Yes. Jackpot winnings are subject to both state and federal taxes which vary from state to state. Find out how much tax you would pay if you won a...
- No. Mega Millions does not have a rollover limit or jackpot cap and will continue to roll over until a player matches all five main numbers and the...
When you play Mega Millions, you must select either the Cash Option or the Jackpot Annuity. With the Cash Option you choose to receive your portion of the Present Cash value of the advertised jackpot in one lump sum.
Playing Mega Millions is extremely simple- just choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and a Mega Ball from 1 to 25, mark them on your ticket and then pay for your entries. Each entry will cost $2, or $3 if you also choose to add the Megaplier.
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.
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Who can play Mega Millions? You must be 18 years or older to purchase lottery tickets. How is Mega Millions played? See How to Play Mega Millions. Where can I purchase Mega Millions tickets? See Where to Play Mega Millions. You can use the free Lottery Places app to locate the nearest official lottery retailers in any state. What is the Megaplier?
