The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the highest prizes in the world, will be on Friday, September 12.
The prize is estimated at $381 million.
How to participate
People from different countries can participate through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing 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.
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 only 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. Smaller 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, September 9, in the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
The jackpot was estimated at $358 million.
The drawn numbers were: 6, 43, 52, 64, 65
The Mega Ball was: 22
Summary of winners
In the last draw, no ticket matched the numbers necessary for the jackpot. However, one ticket matched five numbers, winning a prize of $500,000. Additionally, 4 tickets matched 4 numbers plus the Mega Ball, each receiving $5,000. Other tickets won prizes as described in the smaller tiers.
Video of the last draw
Mega Millions winning tickets on Tuesday, September 9
- 5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) – Jackpot: $358,000,000
- 5 + 0: 1 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $500,000
- 4 + 1: 4 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5,000
- 4 + 0: 184 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $250
- 3 + 1: 528 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $100
- 3 + 0: 13,059 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
- 2 + 1: 12,466 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
- 1 + 1: 101,271 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $2
- 0 + 1: 258,191 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $1
How to play from outside the USA
People from various countries can participate in the Mega Millions lottery legally and accessibly directly from wherever they are. American legislation allows foreigners to receive local lottery prizes, meaning that international players have the same chances as any player in the United States.
To play, platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark are available. The process for placing a bet is practical and transparent:
- Visit the Mega Millions page at LottoPark or The Lotter and choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one 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 can see a scanned copy of the ticket in your personal account before the draw.
- Upon winning, you will be able to enjoy your winnings in full, 100% without commissions! You will be notified via 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 for international users.
In the event of a win, if the prize is up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.