Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game in the United States. It is played in 45 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday nights.
To play Mega Millions, players must select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 70, and one additional number, called the Mega Ball, from a separate pool of 1 to 25. To win the jackpot, which is typically a multi-million dollar prize, a player must match all five main numbers and the Mega Ball.
In addition to the jackpot, there are eight other prize tiers in Mega Millions, ranging from matching just the Mega Ball to matching all five main numbers without the Mega Ball. The prize amounts vary depending on the number of winners and the total ticket sales for each drawing.
If a player wins the Mega Millions jackpot, they have the option to choose between receiving the prize in annuity payments over 30 years or taking a lump sum cash payment, which is a reduced amount.
It’s important to note that as an AI, I don’t have real-time data or the ability to predict lottery results. The winning numbers are drawn randomly, and the odds of winning the jackpot are quite low. If you’re interested in playing Mega Millions, I recommend purchasing tickets from authorized retailers and checking the official lottery website or local news for the most up-to-date information.