US Mega Millions

1How to Play

• Mega Millions is a massive multi-state lottery played in the United States.
• Players select 5 unique numbers from a primary pool of 1 to 70.
• Players also select 1 Mega Ball number from a secondary pool of 1 to 25.
• You can win the jackpot by matching all 5 primary numbers plus the Mega Ball.

2Step-by-Step Guide

1. Initiate the generator to randomly select 5 primary numbers (1-70) and 1 Mega Ball (1-25).
2. Optionally, type a number into the Lock-in input to guarantee its inclusion in your main 5 picks.
3. Review your numbers and use the one-click copy button to save them to your device or share them.

3Game History

Beginning its life as 'The Big Game' in 1996, the multi-state draw rebranded to Mega Millions in 2002. Over the years, the game administrators have adjusted its number pool several times to generate interest. The most recent major change occurred in 2017, increasing the main pool to 70 and decreasing the Mega Ball pool to 25, drastically increasing the jackpot size potential.

4Statistical Factoids

• Mega Millions holds the record for the third-largest lottery prize ever, a massive $1.602 billion won by a ticket in Florida in 2023.
• The Mega Ball is drawn from a completely separate machine containing 25 gold balls, meaning it is entirely possible to draw the same number for a white ball and the Mega Ball.
• Approximately 1 in 24 tickets will win some sort of prize, thanks to the 9 different payout tiers ranging from $2 up to the grand jackpot.

5Odds of Winning

The chance of winning the Mega Millions jackpot is 1 in 302,575,350. The overall odds of winning any prize, which start at just matching the Mega Ball, are 1 in 24.

?Frequently Asked Questions