The next Mega Millions drawing, one of the lotteries with the largest prizes in the world, will take place on Tuesday, September 16. The prize is estimated at $400 million.
Residents from various countries can place bets through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing 5 main numbers and one additional number.
Betting on these platforms starts at $10. The draw can be watched live on the Mega Millions YouTube channel.
Probability 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. Other combinations have the following odds: 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, such as 0+1 Mega Ball, offer the greatest chances: 1 in 35.
Last Draw
The last Mega Millions draw was held on Friday, September 12, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The jackpot was estimated at $381 million. The drawn numbers were: 17, 18, 21, 42, 64, and the Mega Ball was 7.
Last Draw Video
Winning Tickets from Friday, September 12
- 5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) – Jackpot: $381,000,000
- 5 + 0: 0 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $500,000
- 4 + 1: 6 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5,000
- 4 + 0: 165 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $250
- 3 + 1: 572 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $100
- 3 + 0: 11,336 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
- 2 + 1: 12,680 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
- 1 + 1: 96,265 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $2
- 0 + 1: 222,678 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $1
In total, 344,792 tickets were awarded, distributing $2,040,000 in prizes.
How to Play from Outside the US
Residents of various countries can participate in the American Mega Millions lottery in a completely legal and accessible way from wherever they are. American legislation allows foreigners to claim prizes from local lotteries, which means the chances of an international player winning are the same as those of any player in the United States.
To play, there are platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark. The process to place a bet is practical and transparent:
- Access the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or on The Lotter to choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
- Click “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. Platform representatives in the United States will purchase the official ticket on your behalf. You can view a scanned copy of the ticket in your personal account before the draw.
- Upon winning, you can 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 price already includes the commission charged by the site for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods for users from different countries.
In case of a win, if the prize is up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.