The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the largest prizes in the world, will take place on Tuesday, October 21. The prize is estimated at $650 million.
How to Participate
Residents of various countries can bet through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing their lucky numbers: five main numbers and one additional number.
Bets on the platforms start at $10. The draw can be watched 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 only the five main numbers is 1 in 12,629,232. Odds for other combinations vary: hitting 4+1 Mega Ball has a chance of 1 in 893,761, while getting 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 chances: 1 in 35.
Last Draw
The last Mega Millions draw took place on Friday, October 17, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The jackpot was estimated at $625 million. The drawn numbers were: 9, 21, 27, 48, 56, and the Mega Ball was number 10.
During this draw, there were no jackpot-winning 5+1 tickets. However, 9 tickets matched 4+1 and were awarded $5,000, while 229 tickets matched 4+0, winning $250 each. Simpler combinations, like 3+1, rewarded 706 tickets with $100.
Video of the Last Draw
Prize Winning Bets in the Mega Millions Draw of Friday, October 17
- 5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) – Jackpot: $625,000,000
- 5 + 0: 0 winning tickets – Prize: $500,000
- 4 + 1: 9 winning tickets – Prize: $5,000
- 4 + 0: 229 winning tickets – Prize: $250
- 3 + 1: 706 winning tickets – Prize: $100
- 3 + 0: 15,971 winning tickets – Prize: $5
- 2 + 1: 14,851 winning tickets – Prize: $5
- 1 + 1: 114,200 winning tickets – Prize: $2
- 0 + 1: 270,785 winning tickets – Prize: $1
How to Play from Outside the USA
Residents from various countries can participate in the American Mega Millions lottery legally and conveniently from anywhere. U.S. law allows foreigners to receive prizes from local lotteries, meaning that a bettor from any country has the same chances as a U.S. bettor.
To play, there are platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark. The process to bet is simple and transparent:
- Visit the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter, select your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
- Click on “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. Representatives of the platforms in the United States will purchase the official ticket on your behalf. You can see a scanned copy of the ticket in your personal account before the draw.
- When 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 cost already includes the fee the site charges for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods for global users.
In case of a win, if the prize is up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.
