Users' questions

Did I win if I got 2 numbers on Mega Millions?

Did I win if I got 2 numbers on Mega Millions?

Yes, if you match two Mega Millions numbers during the drawing, this means that you will walk away with some money, but you won’t win the jackpot. However, you will only win some money if you matched a yellow ball and a white ball. Matching two white balls won’t get you any winnings.

Do you get anything for 1 number on Mega Millions?

If you’re watching the Mega Millions drawing tonight, you may find that you matched only one number that was drawn. Unfortunately, if you only matched one white number on the Mega Millions drawing, you did NOT win any money. If the only number matched was the yellow Mega Ball number itself, then you’ll win $2.

What does 2 numbers get you in Mega Millions?

If your ticket matches two numbers and the Mega Ball you’ll get $10 but the odds to get there begin to skyrocket to 1 in 693.

How many numbers do you need to win something 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.

What does 2 Lucky Stars get you?

The odds of getting none of the 50 main balls but getting both lucky stars is approximately 1 in 115. This means that it is less likely than getting 2 main balls and one lucky star (1 in 49). However, there is no prize for only getting 2 lucky stars. If the Jackpot is not won, it rolls over to the next draw.

How do I win Mega Millions?

To win, players must match all five main numbers drawn from a pool of 70 and the Mega ball which is drawn from a separate pool of 25. If there are no winners, the jackpot will rollover to the next draw and at least $6.8 Million approx. ($5 million USD) will be added on top!

How much if you hit the Mega Ball?

So, let’s say you decide to take the cash option when you win the Mega Millions jackpot. If the jackpot remains at $515 million for Friday’s drawing, the cash option is $346.3 million. The federal government will immediately take $83,112,000 from that cash option (24%), leaving you $263,188,000.

What are the winning numbers for Mega Millions?

Megaplier Prize*: Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 pm ET. Five white balls are drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 70; one gold Mega Ball is drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 25.

When is the Mega Millions being drawn?

Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 pm ET. Five balls are drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 70; one ball is drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 25.

How to multiply Mega Millions prize in Vermont?

Vermont Mega Millions Megaplier ® For an extra $1 per play, you can multiply your Mega Millions prize by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times the original prize amount (for all prizes except the jackpot). Mark the Megaplier box on your play slip or ask the clerk to add the Megaplier option.

What are the chances of winning Mega Millions in California?

Overall chances of winning a prize are 1 in 24. *Prize amounts in California are paid on a pari-mutuel basis and will differ from the fixed prize amounts shown here. Go to http://www.calottery.com/draw-games/mega-millions for the California Lottery Web site and prize amounts.