Mega Millions drawing on Friday, October 17 has an estimated jackpot of US$ 625.00. millions

The next Mega Millions draw, one of the lotteries with the largest prizes globally, is scheduled for Friday, October 17. The prize is estimated at $625 million.

How to Bet

Residents from various countries can bet via LottoPark and The Lotter, choosing their lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.

Cost of Bets and Tracking

Bets on the platform start at $10. The drawing of the numbers 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 just the five main numbers is 1 in 12,629,232. The 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 categories, like 0+1 Mega Ball, offer the best odds: 1 in 35.

Last Draw

The last Mega Millions draw was held on Tuesday, October 14, at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The main prize was estimated at $600 million.

The winning numbers were: 12, 22, 49, 57, 58. The Mega Ball drawn was: 19.

Winning Bets in the Mega Millions of Tuesday, October 14

5 + 1: 0 winning ticket – Jackpot: $600,000,000
5 + 0: 2 winning tickets – Prize: $500,000
4 + 1: 15 winning tickets – Prize: $5,000
4 + 0: 211 winning tickets – Prize: $250
3 + 1: 628 winning tickets – Prize: $100
3 + 0: 14,193 winning tickets – Prize: $5
2 + 1: 13,271 winning tickets – Prize: $5
1 + 1: 105,720 winning tickets – Prize: $2
0 + 1: 267,427 winning tickets – Prize: $1

How to Play from Outside the USA

Residents from other countries can participate in the American Mega Millions lottery entirely legally and conveniently from wherever they are. American law allows foreigners to receive prizes from local lotteries, meaning that the chances for a non-American player are the same as for any player in the United States.

To play, platforms like The Lotter and LottoPark are available. The process to bet is straightforward and transparent:

Access the Mega Millions page on LottoPark or on The Lotter and choose your lucky numbers: 5 main numbers and one additional number.
Click on “PLAY” at the bottom of the screen. Representatives of 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 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 amount already includes the commission that the site charges for the “courier” service. The platforms offer a variety of payment methods for players, including international options.

It is important to know that, although it’s not necessary to be a citizen or resident of the United States to participate, the official ticket cannot leave U.S. territory. Therefore, all tickets purchased through these platforms are securely stored in a safe in the United States, and a digital 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.