Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 29 has an estimated jackpot of US$ 277.00. millions

The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the largest prizes in the world, will take place on Friday, August 29th.

The prize is estimated at $277 million.

How to Play?

Residents from different countries can play through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing the lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.

Bets on the platform start at $10. The draw for the numbers can be followed live on the Mega Millions YouTube page.

Odds of Winning

The probability of winning the Mega Millions jackpot, by matching five numbers plus the Mega Ball (5+1), is 1 in 290,472,336. The chance of matching just the five main numbers is 1 in 12,629,232. Odds for other combinations vary: matching 4+1 Mega Ball gives 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, such as 0+1 Mega Ball, offer the highest odds: 1 in 35.

Last Draw

The last Mega Millions draw was held on Tuesday, August 26th, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The jackpot was estimated at $253 million. The numbers drawn were: 7, 12, 30, 40, 69. The Mega Ball drawn was: 17.

Winners Summary

• 5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) – Jackpot: $253,000,000
• 5 + 0: 2 winning tickets – Prize: $500,000
• 4 + 1: 2 winning tickets – Prize: $5,000
• 4 + 0: 209 winning tickets – Prize: $250
• 3 + 1: 561 winning tickets – Prize: $100
• 3 + 0: 13,033 winning tickets – Prize: $5
• 2 + 1: 10,573 winning tickets – Prize: $5
• 1 + 1: 79,978 winning tickets – Prize: $2
• 0 + 1: 186,075 winning tickets – Prize: $1

Last Draw Video

How to Play from Outside the US

Individuals from different countries can participate in the American Mega Millions lottery completely legally and conveniently from wherever they are. US law allows foreigners to receive prizes from local lotteries, which means that an international player’s chances are the same as any player’s in the United States.

To play, platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark are available. The process to place a bet is straightforward and transparent:

1. Visit the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter to choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
2. Click “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. Representatives of 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. If you win, you can enjoy your prizes in full, 100% commission-free! You will be notified via email or text message.

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

It is important to know that, although it is not necessary to be a US citizen or resident to participate, the official ticket cannot leave US 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.