General information about the lottery
IN 2013 the game changed its format. Until that time, the number of winning numbers among the main and additional balls was 5/56 and 1/46. But after that, like a jackpot in size 37$ was played in 2012 year, the drawing has acquired a modern format 5/75 and 1/15. After these innovations, the chances of player success are slightly lower..
At the moment, not all country America plays the lottery. The game is not played in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, Utah. According to the law, there are no lotteries in these states at all.
Is it realistic to win the Megamillions lottery?? And why is this game loved by so many people?? Let's consider this issue in more detail..
Receiving prizes
Mega Million Winners have either 180 days (in California this applies only to all prizes except the jackpot), either year, to collect your winnings (although some Mega Millions winners lose their right to claim the jackpot in cash, if they do not communicate their desire within 60 days).
Возрастной ценз на продажу билетов — 18 years, excluding Arizona, Iowa and Louisiana, где минимальный возраст игроков — 21 year, and Nebraska (19 years). Generally (excluding Virginia), players below the age limit are eligible to participate in the lottery, if you receive a ticket as a gift, however, the rules for receiving prizes for these players differ from state to state.
The rules differ depending on the legislation of that jurisdiction, where was the ticket purchased, as well as the place of residence of the winner. Winning the Mega Millions lottery is tax-free in California and Pennsylvania, at the same time in the states of New Hampshire, Texas and Washington have no income tax at all. On the other hand, some residents of New York cities, state of Buffalo and Jonkers, New York, pay 3 type of tax on their winnings.
Mega Million Winners - Questions and Answers
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Who won the biggest jackpot in Mega Millions history?
Biggest Mega Millions Jackpot - $1,537 billion - was won 23 October 2018 by an anonymous player from South Carolina.
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What is the biggest Mega Millions prize, won with one ticket?
Presently, largest amount, won by one ticket in the Mega Millions lottery, is $1,537 billion. It won 23 October 2018 lucky player from South Carolina.
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When was the newest jackpot on the list won? 10 biggest Mega Millions winners?
Newest member of the club 10 the biggest winners of the Mega Millions is a player from California, winner 7 june 2019 $522 million.
States, participating in the drawing now and in the future
| Jurisdiction | Join Date |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 18 April 2010 |
| Arkansas | 31 january 2010 |
| California | 22 june 2005 |
| Connecticut | 31 january 2010 |
| Colorado | 16 May 2010 |
| Delaware | 31 january 2010 |
| Columbia region | 31 january 2010 |
| Florida | 15 May 2013 |
| Georgia | 1996 |
| Idaho | 31 january 2010 |
| Illinois | 1996 |
| Indiana | 31 january 2010 |
| Iowa | 31 january 2010 |
| Kansas | 31 january 2010 |
| Kentucky | 31 january 2010 |
| Louisiana | 16 November 2011 |
| Maine | 9 May 2010 |
| Maryland | 1996 |
| Massachusetts | 1996 |
| Michigan | 1996 |
| Minnesota | 31 january 2010 |
| Missouri | 31 january 2010 |
| Montana | 1 Martha 2010 |
| Nebraska | 20 Martha 2010 |
| New Hampshire | 31 january 2010 |
| New Jersey | 1999 |
| New Mexico | 31 january 2010 |
| New York | 2002 |
| North Carolina | 31 january 2010 |
| North Dakota | 31 january 2010 |
| Ohio | 2002 |
| Oklahoma | 31 january 2010 |
| Oregon | 28 Martha 2010 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 january 2010 |
| Rhode Island | 31 january 2010 |
| South Carolina | 31 january 2010 |
| South Dakota | 16 May 2010 |
| Tennessee | 31 january 2010 |
| Texas | 2003 |
| US Virgin Islands | 4 October 2010 |
| Vermont | 31 january 2010 |
| Virginia | 1996 |
| Washington | 2002 |
| West Virginia | 31 january 2010 |
| Wisconsin | ? |
| Wyoming | No data |
States of alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada and Utah do not currently host lotteries in their territories due to legislation or constitutional mandate. Puerto Rico hosts lottery draws on its territory, however does not participate in the Mega Millions lottery and, according to data received in October 2013 of the year, does not plan to join the draw. 14 Martha 2013 of the year Wyoming became 44 staff, who established the lottery, however, tickets are not sold on its territory.
