How many Mega Millions winning numbers do you need to match to win a prize?
You only need to match one number in Mega Millions to win a prize . However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth $2.
What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
Matching two numbers won't win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth $4. Visit www.megamillions.com for a complete list of payout information.
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday's drawing grew again as the seventh largest prize the game has ever seen to an estimated $800 million with a cash option of $401.8 million, according to megamillions.com .
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
Drawings are held two times per week at approximately 10 p.m. CT every Tuesday and Friday. You can watch drawings via YouTube .
How much is a Mega Millions ticket?
A Mega Millions ticket costs $2 per play. For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier to potentially increase their winnings outside of the jackpot.
awesome jackpot but where does half your winnings go? when you win you have to pay federal and state taxes on it which is expected, but where does the first half go right off the top before you even get it? And if it goes back to the lottery commission, then why is the new start bigger? I mean $400M , it definitely should start higher.
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