Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 29 has an estimated jackpot of US$ 277.00. millions

The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the largest prizes in the world, will be on Friday, August 29. The prize is estimated at $277 million.

Residents from various countries can place their bets via LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing their lucky numbers: 5 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.

Probabilities and Last Draw

The probability of winning the Mega Millions jackpot, 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. Probabilities 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 odds: 1 in 35.

The last Mega Millions draw took place on Tuesday, August 26, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The jackpot was estimated at $253 million. The numbers drawn were: 7, 12, 30, 40, 69. The Mega Ball drawn was 17.

Results and Prizes

In the last draw, no ticket matched all the numbers plus the Mega Ball. Two tickets matched the five main numbers and won a prize of $500,000 each. Other prizes were distributed as follows: 2 tickets matched 4 numbers + Mega Ball and won $5,000, 209 tickets matched 4 numbers and won $250, and 561 tickets won $100 by matching 3 numbers + Mega Ball.

Additionally, 13,033 tickets won $5 by matching 3 numbers, 10,573 tickets won $5 by matching 2 numbers + Mega Ball, 79,978 tickets won $2 by matching 1 number + Mega Ball, and 186,075 tickets won $1 by matching just the Mega Ball.

Video of the Last Draw

How to Play from Outside the USA

People from various countries can participate in the Mega Millions lottery draw legally and accessibly from wherever they are. American law allows foreigners to receive prizes from local lotteries, meaning a player’s chances are the same as 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. Access the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter and choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
2. Click “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. Representatives of the platforms in the United States will buy the official ticket on your behalf. You will be able to view a scanned copy of the ticket in your personal account before the draw.
3. Upon winning, 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 amount already includes the commission the site charges for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods, including international options.

It is important to know that although it is not necessary 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 customer’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.