The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the biggest prizes in the world, will take place on Tuesday, October 7. The prize is estimated at $547 million.
People from different countries can participate by placing bets through LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing five main numbers and an additional number.
Bets on the platforms are priced from $10. The draw can be watched live on the Mega Millions YouTube page.
Probability of Winning
The chance of winning the main prize, by matching five numbers plus the Mega Ball (5+1), is 1 in 290,472,336. The probability of matching just the five main numbers is 1 in 12,629,232. Other combinations have varied chances: 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 lowest 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 Friday, October 3, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The main prize was estimated at $520 million. The drawn numbers were: 18, 19, 38, 54, 57, and the Mega Ball was 19.
Video of the Last Draw
Prizes in the Mega Millions Draw on Friday, October 3
- 5 + 1: 0 winning ticket(s) – Jackpot: $520,000,000
- 5 + 0: 0 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $500,000
- 4 + 1: 10 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5,000
- 4 + 0: 200 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $250
- 3 + 1: 546 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $100
- 3 + 0: 12,970 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
- 2 + 1: 11,860 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $5
- 1 + 1: 93,060 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $2
- 0 + 1: 228,334 winning ticket(s) – Prize: $1
In total, there were many winning tickets, adding up to a significant amount of prize money distributed to the participants.
How to Play from Outside the USA
People from various countries can participate in the American Mega Millions lottery draw legally and accessibly from wherever they are. American law allows foreigners to receive prizes from local lotteries, meaning an international player’s chances are the same as any player within the United States.
To play, there are platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark. The process is practical and transparent:
- Visit the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or The Lotter to 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.
- If you win, you can claim 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 commission the site charges for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods, including local options.
In case of a win, if the prize is up to $600, the amount is deposited directly into your bank account.
