To play Mega Millions, follow these steps:
- Pick five different numbers from 1 to 70.
- Select one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24.
- Alternatively, you can choose a Quick Pick option to have the numbers randomly selected for you.
- Each play costs $5.
- You can buy tickets at authorized lottery retailers, vending machines, lottery apps, or online where available.
- Mega Millions drawings occur twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday evenings.
- There is a built-in Multiplier (2X to 10X) randomly assigned to your ticket that can multiply non-jackpot prizes.
- You can play multiple draws in advance by purchasing Multi-Draw tickets or use Advance Play to repeat your numbers for consecutive draws.
- Winning requires matching the five numbers plus the Mega Ball to win the jackpot; smaller prizes are awarded for matching fewer numbers.
- Prize amounts vary depending on how many numbers you match and the Multiplier applied.
This is the basic process to participate in Mega Millions and potentially win prizes, including the jackpot
