The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the largest prizes in the world, will take place on Friday, August 1st. The prize is estimated at $140 million.
Residents from various countries can participate through LottoPark and The Lotter, by 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.
Chances of Winning
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot, by matching five numbers plus the Mega Ball (5+1), are 1 in 290,472,336. The chance of hitting just 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 getting four numbers without the Mega Ball has a chance of 1 in 38,859. The lowest prize levels, like 0+1 Mega Ball, offer the highest odds: 1 in 35.
Last Drawing
The last Mega Millions draw was held on Tuesday, July 29, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The jackpot was estimated at $130 million. The drawn numbers were: 17, 30, 34, 63, 67. The Mega Ball drawn was: 11.
In the last draw, no ticket matched the five main numbers plus the Mega Ball, so the jackpot was not awarded. In total, 213,327 tickets won, distributing a significant total in prizes.
Video of the Last Drawing
Winning Tickets from Mega Millions on Tuesday, July 29
- 5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) – Jackpot: $130,000,000
- 5 + 0: 0 winning tickets – Prize: $500,000
- 4 + 1: 4 winning tickets – Prize: $5,000
- 4 + 0: 99 winning tickets – Prize: $250
- 3 + 1: 314 winning tickets – Prize: $100
- 3 + 0: 6392 winning tickets – Prize: $5
- 2 + 1: 6713 winning tickets – Prize: $5
- 1 + 1: 56512 winning tickets – Prize: $2
- 0 + 1: 143293 winning tickets – Prize: $1
How to Play from Outside the USA
People from different countries can legally and conveniently participate in the American Mega Millions lottery from wherever they are located. American law allows foreigners to receive local lottery winnings, meaning that the chances for a foreign player are the same as for any player in the United States.
To play, platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark are available. The process to bet is straightforward and transparent:
- Visit the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter to 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 United States will purchase the official ticket on your behalf. You will be able to see a scanned copy of the ticket in your personal account before the draw.
- If you win, you will 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 price already includes the commission the site charges for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods, including credit cards and e-wallets.
If you win a prize of up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.