Mega Millions is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, offering massive jackpots that can reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Players select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. The drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM Eastern Time.
To win the Mega Millions jackpot, you must match all five main numbers plus the Mega Ball. The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 302 million. However, there are eight other prize tiers with better odds, starting from matching just the Mega Ball number. 
Recent Mega Millions jackpot winners have included individuals from various states who claimed life-changing amounts. The largest Mega Millions jackpot in history was $1.537 billion, won in South Carolina in October 2018.
When playing Mega Millions, you can choose your own numbers or opt for a Quick Pick, where the terminal randomly selects numbers for you. Many players use significant dates like birthdays or anniversaries, while others prefer random selections.
Mega Millions tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional Megaplier feature for an additional $1 that can multiply non-jackpot prizes. The Megaplier number is drawn from a pool of 2, 3, 4, or 5 before each drawing. |
