Megaplier Prizes
In all of the participating states except California, players can enjoy a supplementary game called Megaplier. This game is offered for just an additional $1 per line, and it can help boost the value of any non-jackpot Mega Millions prizes that are won. The Megaplier offers players the chance to receive a payout with a maximum of $5 million, without winning the jackpot. The prize chart below shows the various prizes that can be won with Megaplier, the payouts and the odds of a certain Megaplier number being drawn:
| Match | Base Prize | 2x (1 in 3) | 3x (1 in 2.5) | 4x (1 in 5) | 5x (1 in 15) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Numbers | $1 million | $2 million | $3 million | $4 million | $5 million |
| 4 Numbers + Mega Ball | $10,000 | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 |
| 4 Numbers | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| 3 Numbers + Mega Ball | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 |
| 3 Numbers | $10 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 2 Numbers + Mega Ball | $10 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 1 Number + Mega Ball | $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 |
| Mega Ball Only | $2 | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
Rules of the game
As with most lotteries, the odds of winning in Megamillions determines the number of matched numbers.
The algorithm is simple: the player must guess the numbers in two categories: main (5 of 75) and additional (1 of 15)
AND, what is important to know for every person hoping to win, - the chance of winning depends to a large extent on the matched additional number
But it's not just about the Jackpot that Mega Million players dream about - the lottery organizers have taken care of, so that each of the participants, claiming more modest prizes, got a real chance to increase your winnings several times. true, not free of charge - plus another dollar for the "MegaPlier" function, and all your winnings (if they are not jackpot) may increase in 2-5 time.
More specifically, the rules can be studied on the website, which allows you to play the Mega Million lottery in Russia.
When the draws take place?
Lottery is a serious game and Americans treat it accordingly. Airtime, allocated for broadcast Megamillions, cannot be changed: two times a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, regardless of holidays.
What jackpot?
The minimum lottery jackpot never falls below the 15 million dollars and grows after each print run, which resisted, on 5 million.
How the fund is distributed?
If you are interested, how much money goes to players (and you, including), I can provide information from a reliable source, on what principles and how the organizers distribute the proceeds from the purchase of tickets.
USA Mega Million Lottery is one of the most popular projects, citizens of the country know, that even in case, when their bet failed, the money paid for it will still benefit - it will be spent on the improvement of some city.
- 35% от общей суммы организаторы отдают в правительства штатов-участников лотереи, and they use them at their own discretion, but for the good of society, not personal gain.
- 50% - these are prizes of all categories for the lottery winners.
- 15% - salary for ticket distributors.
If some winnings remain unclaimed for a long time, he also goes to governments. We're not talking about small amounts right now, but about the main prizes. Apparently, поэтому власть с таким уважением относится к организаторам и поддерживает распространение билетов Мегамиллионов в стране.
$522 million - 7 june 2019
Laarni Bibal is the sole winner of the $ 522 million draw, past 7 june 2019. She bought her ticket at the Sorrento Deli Mart, and decided to play with a random set of numbers: 27-68-17-19-40/02. The next day she heard, that the lucky ticket was bought in that store: “My heart started beating very fast!»
Ms Bibal took the Mega Millions prize only a few months later. This time she used, to prepare for your new life. By choosing a one-time payment, she got in her arms $340 million (before taxes). Her immediate plans are to pay off debts and buy a new home.. When asked about, where did she keep the lucky ticket all this time?, Laarney answered: “I can't tell you this. The secret place is still a mystery!»
How Can Players Bet on the Mega Millions Lottery?
The Mega Millions lottery is one of America’s major draws with its massive jackpots. To bet on this lottery, players simply have to choose five main numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25 to enter the drawings. Draws are held every Tuesday and Friday at 23.00 EAST. All Mega Millions prizes, apart from the jackpot, have a fixed value; the only exception is in California, where non-jackpot Mega Millions prizes are pari-mutuel.
The minimum Mega Millions jackpot is $40 million and there is no maximum limit for the jackpot. There is the possibility that the jackpot rolls over, which means that it increases because it is not won by any of the players. Whenever this happens, the top Mega Millions prize will increase by a minimum of $5 million for the next drawing.
Mega Millions prizes can reach great amounts. In fact, the largest Mega Millions jackpot was an astounding $1.537 billion, which was won in October 2018. Other massive jackpots date back to March 2012 and December 2013, where three ticket holders shared a staggering prize of $656 million, and another two ticket holders shared the sum of $648 million respectively.
