The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the biggest prizes in the world, will take place on Friday, October 3.
The prize is estimated at $520 million.
People around the world can bet through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing the lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
Bets on the platform start from $10. The draw can be watched live on the Mega Millions YouTube page.
The probability of winning the Mega Millions jackpot by 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. Odds for other combinations vary: hitting 4+1 Mega Ball is 1 in 893,761, while matching four numbers without the Mega Ball is 1 in 38,859. The smallest prize levels, 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 30, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
The jackpot was estimated at $497 million.
The numbers drawn were: 4, 8, 27, 37, 63. The Mega Ball drawn was: 14.
In the most recent draw, there were no winning tickets for the top prize (5+1). However, one ticket matched the five main numbers, winning a prize of $500,000. Across the other prize tiers, there were a total of 228,578 winning tickets, distributing millions in prizes to participants.
Video of the last draw
Winning bets in Mega Millions of Tuesday, September 30
- 5 + 1: 0 ticket(s) won – Jackpot: $497,000,000
- 5 + 0: 1 ticket won – Prize: $500,000
- 4 + 1: 5 tickets won – Prize: $5,000
- 4 + 0: 207 tickets won – Prize: $250
- 3 + 1: 671 tickets won – Prize: $100
- 3 + 0: 14,231 tickets won – Prize: $5
- 2 + 1: 12,472 tickets won – Prize: $5
- 1 + 1: 91,161 tickets won – Prize: $2
- 0 + 1: 211,731 tickets won – Prize: $1
How to play from outside the USA
Individuals from around the world can participate legally and easily from anywhere. US law allows foreigners to receive prizes from local lotteries, meaning that the chances of a player from abroad are the same as any player within the United States.
To play, platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark are available. The process to bet is practical and transparent:
- Access the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
- Click “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. Representatives of 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.
- 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 includes the service fee charged by the website for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods for ease of use around the world.
In case of a win, if the prize is up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.