Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 15 has an estimated jackpot of US$ 198.00. millions

The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the biggest prizes in the world, will take place on Friday, August 15. The prize is estimated at $198 million.

Betting on Mega Millions

Residents of any country can bet through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing their lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.

Bets on the platform start at $10. The number draw can be watched live on the Mega Millions YouTube page.

Odds of Winning

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot, by matching five numbers plus the Mega Ball (5+1), are 1 in 290,472,336. The chance of matching just the five main numbers is 1 in 12,629,232. For other combinations, the odds vary: 4+1 Mega Ball matches have 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 highest chances: 1 in 35.

Last Draw

The last Mega Millions draw was held on Tuesday, August 12, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The jackpot was estimated at $182 million.

The drawn numbers were: 1, 8, 31, 56, 67. The Mega Ball drawn was: 23.

Results of the August 12 Draw

In the Tuesday, August 12 drawing, no bets hit the jackpot (5+1). There were no winners in the 5+0 category, which had a prize of $500,000. Six tickets matched 4+1, each taking a $5,000 prize. Other 127 tickets won $250 each for matching 4+0. Additionally, 322 tickets won $100 each for matching 3+1, while 8,227 tickets won $5 each for 3+0. In the 2+1 category, 7,248 tickets were awarded $5 each. For the 1+1 combination, 57,145 tickets won $2 each. Finally, 132,825 tickets won $1 each for 0+1.

How to Play from Outside the U.S.

People from any country can participate in the American Mega Millions lottery draw legally and conveniently from wherever they are. U.S. law allows foreigners to receive local lottery prizes, meaning that the chances of a foreign bettor are the same as any U.S. bettor.

To play, platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark are available. The betting process is practical and transparent:

1. Access the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter and choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
2. Click “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. The platforms’ representatives in the United States will purchase the official ticket on your behalf. You will be able to view a scanned copy of the ticket in your personal account before the draw.
3. On winning, you can enjoy your prizes in full, 100% commission-free! You will be notified by email or text message.

Mega Millions tickets cost $10 per line, and this amount already includes the commission the site charges for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods, including popular international options.

It’s important to know that although you don’t have to be a citizen or resident of the United States to participate, the official ticket cannot leave U.S. territory. Therefore, all tickets purchased through these platforms are securely stored in a vault in the United States, and a scanned copy of the ticket is sent directly to the customer’s account as proof of ownership.

In case of a win, if the prize is up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.