US lottery with billion-dollar jackpots
Mega Millions was founded in 1996 and is available in 45 US states. The record jackpot of 1.6 billion dollars was won in August 2023.
Choose 5 main numbers from 1 to 70 and 1 Mega Ball from 1 to 24. One ticket costs 5 dollars; since April 2025 a multiplier (2x to 10x on non-jackpot prizes) is automatically included.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Mega Ball | Jackpot (min. $50 Mio.) | 1 : 290.472.336 |
| 5 without Mega Ball | $2 Mio.–$10 Mio. | 1 : 12.629.232 |
| 4 + Mega Ball | $20.000–$100.000 | 1 : 893.761 |
| 4 without Mega Ball | $1.000–$5.000 | 1 : 38.859 |
| 3 + Mega Ball | $400–$2.000 | 1 : 13.965 |
| 3 without Mega Ball | $20–$100 | 1 : 607 |
| 2 + Mega Ball | $20–$100 | 1 : 665 |
| 1 + Mega Ball | $14–$70 | 1 : 86 |
| 0 + Mega Ball | $10–$50 | 1 : 35 |
Mega Millions and Powerball have similar jackpot odds.
LottoAnalyzer analyses all Mega Millions draws.
Mega Millions 5/70 plus 1/24 Tuesday and Friday. Powerball 5/69 plus 1/26 Monday Wednesday Saturday.
Tickets are sold in the US. Courier services buy them on your behalf; check beforehand whether this is permitted in your country.
The US withholds 24 percent federal tax (the actual tax can be higher). Non-resident foreigners pay a flat 30 percent.