The upcoming Mega Millions drawing, one of the lotteries with the largest prizes in the world, will be on Tuesday, July 1st.
The prize is estimated at $50 million.
People from around the world can bet on the Mega Millions page on TheLotter and choose their lucky numbers: five main numbers and one additional number.
Bets on the platform start at $11. The drawing can be watched live on the Mega Millions YouTube page.
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. The odds for other combinations vary: hitting 4+1 Mega Ball has a chance of 1 in 893,761, while hitting 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 Drawing
The last Mega Millions drawing took place on Friday, June 27, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
The jackpot was estimated at $348 million.
The numbers drawn were: 18, 21, 29, 42, 50. The drawn Mega Ball was number 2.
In total, 299,889 tickets were awarded, with a total prize pool of $592,033. There were several categories with winners, including major prizes.
Video of the Last Drawing
Awarded Bets in the Mega Millions on Friday, June 27
| Level | Match | Winners | Payment per Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 5 + 1 | 1 | $0.00 |
| II | 5 + 0 | 0 | $500,000.00 |
| III | 4 + 1 | 5 | $5,000.00 |
| IV | 4 + 0 | 185 | $250.00 |
| V | 3 + 1 | 500 | $100.00 |
| VI | 3 + 0 | 12,049 | $5.00 |
| VII | 2 + 1 | 10,586 | $5.00 |
| VIII | 1 + 1 | 81,045 | $2.00 |
| IX | 0 + 1 | 195,518 | $1.00 |
| Total | 299,889 | $592,033.00 | |
How to Play from Outside the U.S.
Brazilians and residents of other countries can participate in the U.S. Mega Millions lottery draw legally and directly from wherever they are. U.S. law allows foreigners to receive lottery prizes, which means a Brazilian player has the same chances as any player in the United States.
To play, there are platforms such as The Lotter and LottoPark. The process to place a bet is practical and transparent:
- Go to the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or on The Lotter, and choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
- Click “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. Representatives of the platforms in the U.S. will purchase the official ticket on your behalf. You’ll be able to see a scanned copy of the ticket in your personal account before the draw.
- If you win, you can enjoy your full prize, 100% commission-free! You will be notified by email or text message.
Mega Millions tickets cost around US$10 per line, and this amount already includes the service fee charged by the platform for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods for Brazilians, including PIX, Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, and Santander, among others.
In case of a win, if the prize is up to US$600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.