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Mega Millions

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This guide covers the basics of Mega Millions: the draw schedule, the number format, the steps to play a line and the way prizes are paid.

Key facts

  • Country or region: United States
  • Draw days: Tuesday and Friday
  • Number format: 5 numbers from 1 to 70, plus 1 Mega Ball from 1 to 24

How to play

  1. Choose 5 main numbers from 1 to 70, or use a quick pick to let the system choose for you.
  2. Add 1 Mega Ball from 1 to 24.
  3. Decide how many draws you want to enter, then confirm your entry before ticket sales close.
  4. After the draw, compare your numbers with the official results. Prizes are paid for full and partial matches.

Prizes and jackpots

Mega Millions pays prizes in several tiers. The jackpot goes to entries that match every number needed for the top tier, and smaller prizes are paid for partial matches, with the extra numbers deciding some of the tiers. The jackpot changes every draw: it grows when nobody wins it and resets after a win, so check the current amount on the partner site before you play. Lower prizes can also vary with ticket sales and the number of winners.

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