The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the largest prizes in the world, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30. The prize is estimated at $497 million.
Participants from various countries can bet through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing the lucky numbers: five main numbers and one additional number.
Bets on the platform start at $10. The draw can be watched live on the Mega Millions YouTube page.
The probability of winning the Mega Millions jackpot, matching five numbers plus the Mega Ball (5+1), is 1 in 290,472,336. The chance of matching only the five main numbers is 1 in 12,629,232. Probabilities for other combinations vary: 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 smallest prize tiers, like 0+1 Mega Ball, offer the highest chances: 1 in 35.
Last Draw
The last Mega Millions draw took place on Friday, September 26, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The jackpot was estimated at $474 million. The numbers drawn were: 4, 21, 27, 33, 49, and the Mega Ball drawn was 21.
Winning Bets Summary
In the last draw, no ticket matched the five numbers plus the Mega Ball. One ticket matched the five main numbers, winning $500,000. Six tickets won $5,000 by matching four numbers plus the Mega Ball. Additionally, thousands of tickets were awarded in smaller prize tiers, with 200,793 tickets winning $1 each for matching just the Mega Ball.
Mega Millions Winning Bets on Friday, September 26
- 5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) – Jackpot: $474,000,000
- 5 + 0: 1 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $500,000
- 4 + 1: 6 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5,000
- 4 + 0: 246 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $250
- 3 + 1: 577 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $100
- 3 + 0: 13,842 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
- 2 + 1: 12,004 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
- 1 + 1: 85,355 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $2
- 0 + 1: 200,793 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $1
How to Play from Outside the U.S.
Individuals from different countries can participate in the American Mega Millions lottery legally and conveniently from wherever they are. U.S. legislation allows non-residents to claim lottery prizes, meaning that international players have the same chances as players in the United States.
To play, platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark are available. The process for placing a bet is straightforward and transparent:
- Visit the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter and choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
- Click on “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 view a scanned copy of the ticket in your personal account before the draw.
- If you win, 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 that the site charges for courier services. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods for international users.
In case of a win, if the prize is up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.