Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 15 has an estimated jackpot of US$ 198.00. millions

The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the biggest prizes in the world, is set for Friday, August 15.

The prize is estimated at $198 million.

How to Participate

People around the world can place bets through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing five main numbers and an additional number.

Bets on the platform start at $10. The drawing of the numbers can be followed live on the Mega Millions YouTube page.

Odds

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. Odds for other combinations vary: matching 4+1 Mega Ball has a chance of 1 in 893,761, while matching four numbers without the Mega Ball has a chance of 1 in 38,859. The smallest prize tiers, such as 0+1 Mega Ball, offer the highest chances: 1 in 35.

Last Draw

The last Mega Millions draw was held on Tuesday, August 12, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The jackpot was estimated at $182 million.

The numbers drawn were: 1, 8, 31, 56, 67. The Mega Ball drawn was: 23.

Prize Summary

In the last draw, although no ticket matched all the numbers, there were tens of thousands of tickets that won in other categories.

• 5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) — Jackpot: $182,000,000
• 5 + 0: 0 winning ticket(s) — Prize: $500,000
• 4 + 1: 6 winning ticket(s) — Prize: $5,000
• 4 + 0: 127 winning ticket(s) — Prize: $250
• 3 + 1: 322 winning ticket(s) — Prize: $100
• 3 + 0: 8,227 winning ticket(s) — Prize: $5
• 2 + 1: 7,248 winning ticket(s) — Prize: $5
• 1 + 1: 57,145 winning ticket(s) — Prize: $2
• 0 + 1: 132,825 winning ticket(s) — Prize: $1

Video of the Last Draw

How to Play from Outside the U.S.

People worldwide can legally participate in the U.S. Mega Millions lottery directly from wherever they are. U.S. legislation allows foreigners to receive prizes from local lotteries, which means the chances for an international player are the same as for any player in the United States.

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

1. Access the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter, choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
2. Click on “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. Platform representatives 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. When you win, you can enjoy your prizes in full, 100% commission-free! You will be notified by email or text message.

The Mega Millions tickets cost $10 per line, and this price already includes the service fee for “courier”. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods.

It is important to know that, while you do 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 vault in the United States, and a scanned copy of the ticket is sent directly to the customer’s account as proof of ownership.

If you win, and if your prize is up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.