Mega Millions drawing on Friday, October 17 has an estimated jackpot of US$ 625.00. millions

The next Mega Millions draw, one of the most popular lotteries in the world, will take place on Friday, October 17th. The prize is estimated at $625 million.

Players worldwide can participate by placing their bets through platforms like LottoPark and The Lotter. Bettors must choose five main numbers and one additional number.

Bets on these platforms start from $10. The number draw can be watched live on the Mega Millions YouTube page.

Odds of Winning

The odds of winning the main prize by matching five numbers plus the Mega Ball (5+1) are 1 in 290,472,336. The chance of only matching the five main numbers is 1 in 12,629,232. Other odds include: matches of 4+1 Mega Ball are 1 in 893,761, while matching four numbers without the Mega Ball is 1 in 38,859. The smallest prize tiers, such as 0+1 Mega Ball, offer the highest chances, with odds of 1 in 35.

Last Draw

The last Mega Millions draw took place on Tuesday, October 14th, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The main prize was estimated at $600 million. The drawn numbers were: 12, 22, 49, 57, 58. The drawn Mega Ball was: 19.

Summary of Ticket Sales and Prizes

In the last draw, there were no winners of the main prize (5 + 1). However, two tickets were awarded in the 5 + 0 category, each receiving $500,000. Additionally, 15 tickets matched 4 + 1, winning $5,000. A total of 267,427 tickets were awarded across various categories, with a considerable total prize amount.

Video of the Last Draw

Winning Bets on Tuesday’s Mega Millions, October 14th

5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) – Jackpot: $600,000,000
5 + 0: 2 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $500,000
4 + 1: 15 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5,000
4 + 0: 211 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $250
3 + 1: 628 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $100
3 + 0: 14,193 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
2 + 1: 13,271 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
1 + 1: 105,720 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $2
0 + 1: 267,427 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $1

How to Play from Outside the USA

Anyone globally can participate in the American Mega Millions draw legally and conveniently from anywhere they are. U.S. law allows foreigners to receive prizes from local lotteries, meaning the chances for international players are the same as those for players in the United States.

To play, there are platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark. The betting process is straightforward and transparent:

Access the Mega Millions page on the 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 buy 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.
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 $10 per line, and this amount already includes the commission charged by the site for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods globally.

It is important to note that although one does not 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 a win, if the prize is up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.