The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries offering the largest prizes in the world, will take place on Friday, August 8. The prize is estimated at $166 million.
Individuals from various countries can bet through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing the lucky numbers: five main numbers and one additional number.
Tickets on these platforms cost from $10. The drawing can be watched live on the Mega Millions YouTube page.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the main Mega Millions prize, by matching five numbers plus the Mega Ball (5+1), are 1 in 290,472,336. The odds of just matching the five main numbers are 1 in 12,629,232. The odds for other combinations vary: matching 4+1 Mega Ball has a chance of 1 in 893,761, while matching four numbers without the Mega Ball has a chance of 1 in 38,859. The lowest prize tiers, like 0+1 Mega Ball, offer the best odds: 1 in 35.
Last Draw
The last Mega Millions draw was held on Tuesday, August 5, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The main prize was estimated at $150 million. The drawn numbers were: 12, 27, 42, 59, 65, and the Mega Ball was 2.
Though the main prize was not won, seven tickets matched the 4+1 combination and won $5,000 each. In total, 201,935 tickets were awarded, amounting to substantial prize winnings. The draw attracted participants from around the world, eager for a chance to win part of the massive prize.
Video of the Last Draw
Winning Tickets in the Mega Millions of Tuesday, August 5
- 5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) – Jackpot: $150,000,000
- 5 + 0: 0 winning tickets – Prize: $500,000
- 4 + 1: 7 winning tickets – Prize: $5,000
- 4 + 0: 119 winning tickets – Prize: $250
- 3 + 1: 305 winning tickets – Prize: $100
- 3 + 0: 7,369 winning tickets – Prize: $5
- 2 + 1: 6,613 winning tickets – Prize: $5
- 1 + 1: 54,676 winning tickets – Prize: $2
- 0 + 1: 132,846 winning tickets – Prize: $1
How to Play from Outside the USA
People from other countries can participate in the American Mega Millions lottery legally and conveniently from wherever they are. U.S. law permits foreigners to claim prizes from local lotteries, meaning the odds for an international player are the same as any U.S. player.
To play, platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark are available. The betting process is straightforward and transparent:
- Visit the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter and choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
- Click “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. Representatives from the platforms in the USA will purchase the official ticket on your behalf. You can see a scanned copy of the ticket in your personal account before the draw.
- Upon winning, enjoy your prizes in full, 100% commission-free! You will be notified by email or text message.
The Mega Millions tickets cost $10 per line, and this includes the service fee the site charges for courier services. The platforms offer various payment methods for international players.
In case of a win, if the prize is up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.