The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the largest prizes in the world, will take place on Tuesday, September 23. The prize is estimated at $451 million.
How to Bet
People from various countries can bet through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing five main numbers plus an additional number.
The bets on these platforms start at $10. The draw can be followed live on the Mega Millions YouTube page.
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. For matching 4+1 Mega Ball, the odds are 1 in 893,761, while matching four numbers without the Mega Ball has a chance of 1 in 38,859. The smallest 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 19, at WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The jackpot was estimated at $423 million. The drawn numbers were: 2, 22, 27, 42, 58, and the Megaball was: 8.
Summary of Winning Bets
- 5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) – Jackpot: $423,000,000
- 5 + 0: 0 winning tickets – Prize: $500,000
- 4 + 1: 8 winning tickets – Prize: $5,000
- 4 + 0: 203 winning tickets – Prize: $250
- 3 + 1: 561 winning tickets – Prize: $100
- 3 + 0: 12,632 winning tickets – Prize: $5
- 2 + 1: 12,036 winning tickets – Prize: $5
- 1 + 1: 93,116 winning tickets – Prize: $2
- 0 + 1: 220,120 winning tickets – Prize: $1
A wide range of prize categories were distributed, resulting in thousands of winners and millions of dollars in prizes.
How to Play from Outside the U.S.
People from different countries can participate in the U.S. Mega Millions lottery fully legally and accessibly from wherever they are. U.S. law allows foreigners to receive local lottery prizes, meaning that the chances for players abroad are the same as for any player within the United States.
To play, there are platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark. The process to bet is straightforward and transparent:
- Access the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter and choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and an additional number.
- Click “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. Representatives from the platforms in the U.S. 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, you can enjoy your prizes in full, 100% commission-free! You will be notified by email or text message.
Mega Millions tickets cost around $10 per line, and this price already includes the fee that the site charges for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of 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.