Here are the steps on how to play Mega Millions:
- Go to a lottery retailer or buy a ticket online.
- Choose five numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the Mega Ball).
- You can also choose Quick Pick, which will have the computer randomly select your numbers for you.
- Each play costs $2. You can play up to 10 plays on one ticket.
- You can also add the Megaplier for an additional $1 per play. This will multiply your non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10, depending on the Megaplier number drawn.
- Once you have chosen your numbers, sign your ticket and keep it in a safe place.
- The drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET.
To win the jackpot, you must match all six numbers drawn. If you match five numbers plus the Mega Ball, you will win the second prize. There are also prizes for matching four, three, and two numbers plus the Mega Ball.
You can check the Mega Millions results online or by calling the lottery hotline. If you win, you will have 60 days to claim your prize.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind when playing Mega Millions:
- The jackpot starts at $20 million and can roll over to even higher levels if there is no winner.
- The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.
- The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.
Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery, so the jackpot is shared by winners in all participating states.
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