Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 22 has an estimated jackpot of US$ 234.00. millions

The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the largest prizes in the world, will take place this Friday, August 22. The prize is estimated at $234 million.

Residents of various countries can participate through LottoPark and The Lotter, by choosing lucky numbers: five main numbers and one additional number.

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

The chance of winning the main prize (5+1) is 1 in 290,472,336. To hit just the five main numbers (5+0), the chance is 1 in 12,629,232. Odds for other combinations vary: 4+1 Mega Ball have a chance of 1 in 893,761, while hitting four numbers without the Mega Ball has a chance of 1 in 38,859. The smallest 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 19, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The main prize was estimated at $216 million. The drawn numbers were 10, 19, 24, 49, and 68. The drawn Mega Ball was 10.

In the last draw, no ticket won the main prize (5+1). Other prize levels were distributed as follows:

• 5 + 0: 0 tickets won — Prize: $500,000
• 4 + 1: 6 tickets won — Prize: $5,000
• 4 + 0: 133 tickets won — Prize: $250
• 3 + 1: 433 tickets won — Prize: $100
• 3 + 0: 9,641 tickets won — Prize: $5
• 2 + 1: 9,336 tickets won — Prize: $5
• 1 + 1: 68,156 tickets won — Prize: $2
• 0 + 1: 156,277 tickets won — Prize: $1

Video of the Last Draw

How to Play from Outside the United States

Residents of various countries can participate in the U.S. Mega Millions lottery completely legally and directly from wherever they are. U.S. law allows foreigners to receive prizes from local lotteries, meaning that the odds for an international player are the same as for any player in the United States.

To play, there are platforms such as The Lotter and LottoPark. The betting process is practical and transparent:

1. Visit the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or on The Lotter to choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
2. Click “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. Representatives from the platforms in the United States will purchase the official ticket on your behalf. You will be able to see a scanned copy of the ticket in your personal account before the draw.
3. Upon winning, you will be able to 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.

It’s important to know that, although you don’t need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to participate, the official ticket cannot leave U.S. territory. Therefore, all tickets purchased through these platforms are securely stored in a safe 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 victory, if the prize is up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.