Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 8 has an estimated jackpot of US$ 166.00. millions

The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the largest prizes in the world, will be held on Friday, August 8. The prize is estimated at $166 million.

Residents from various countries can place bets through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing their lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and 1 additional number.

Bets on the platforms start at $10. The draw numbers can be watched live on the Mega Millions YouTube page.

Odds 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 matching just the five main numbers is 1 in 12,629,232. Other combinations have varied probabilities: matching 4+1 Mega Ball has a chance of 1 in 893,761, and matching four numbers without the Mega Ball has a chance of 1 in 38,859. The lowest prize categories, like 0+1 Mega Ball, offer the highest odds: 1 in 35.

Last Draw

The last Mega Millions draw was held on Tuesday, August 5, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The jackpot was estimated at $150 million. The numbers drawn were: 12, 27, 42, 59, 65, and the Mega Ball drawn was number 2.

The last draw had no winners of the jackpot (5+1). However, several other prize categories were awarded, as detailed below.

Last Draw Video

Winning Bets in the Mega Millions on Tuesday, August 5

• 5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) – Jackpot: $150,000,000
• 5 + 0: 0 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $500,000
• 4 + 1: 7 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5,000
• 4 + 0: 119 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $250
• 3 + 1: 305 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $100
• 3 + 0: 7369 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
• 2 + 1: 6613 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
• 1 + 1: 54676 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $2
• 0 + 1: 132846 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $1

How to Play from Outside the US

People from around the world can participate in the American Mega Millions lottery in a completely legal and accessible way from wherever they are. American legislation allows foreigners to receive prizes from local lotteries, which means the chances for a player outside the US are the same as for any player in the United States.

To play, there are platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark. The process to bet is practical and transparent:

1. Visit the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter and choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
2. 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 see a scanned copy of the ticket in your personal account before the draw.
3. Upon winning, you will be able to 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 charged by the website for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods, including international credit cards and other methods common outside the US.

It is important to know that, although there is no need to be a citizen or resident of the United States to participate, the official ticket cannot leave American 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 client’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.