USA Mega Millions Lottery Results & Winning Numbers
Latest Mega Millions Results
| Mega Millions Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Jackpot |
|---|---|---|
Friday, Nov 29, 2024 |
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USD 514 Million
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Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 |
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USD 489 Million
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Friday, Nov 22, 2024 |
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USD 453 Million
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Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 |
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USD 420 Million
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Friday, Nov 15, 2024 |
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USD 387 Million
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Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 |
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USD 361 Million
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Friday, Nov 08, 2024 |
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USD 334 Million
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Tuesday, Nov 05, 2024 |
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USD 303 Million
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Friday, Nov 01, 2024 |
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USD 281 Million
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Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 |
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USD 250 Million
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Mega Millions Jackpots Last Year
Mega Millions Odds of Winning
By picking just six numbers, you can become eligible to win jackpots as big as $1.5 Billion (~ZAR 27 billion)! You’ll need 5 Main numbers and one Mega Ball to win the jackpot in the Mega Millions lottery that originated in the US. The huge prizes, along with multiple prize tiers make this such a popular game around the globe. And your impressive overall chance to win any prize is just 1 in 24.
This table will show you what your odds are of walking away with a prize in one of this week’s draws.
| Tier | General Numbers | Mega Ball | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 1:302,575,350 |
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 1:12,607,306 |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 1:931,001 |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 1:38,792 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1:14,547 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | 1:606 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | 1:693 |
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 1:89 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 1:37 |
Mega Millions Prize Breakdown
As mentioned, there are huge prizes to be had in Mega Millions. Winners enjoy the fact that they know exactly what they’ll win in most categories, since there are usually set amounts allocated to all tiers except the jackpot. That means there’s no need to share a category’s prize money with others, AND one of those prizes is set at $1 million!
The main prize amount depends on how many tickets the operator sells and how much money rolled over from the previous draw. Here’s what you can look forward to.
| Category | Numbers Matched | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5+1MB | Jackpot (based on sales) |
| 2 | 5 | $1,000,000 (~ZAR 18,000,000) |
| 3 | 4+1MB | $10,000 (~ZAR 180,000) |
| 4 | 4 | $500 (~ZAR 9,000) |
| 5 | 3+1MB | $200 (~ZAR 3,600) |
| 6 | 3 | $10 (~ZAR 180) |
| 7 | 2+1MB | $10 (~ZAR 180) |
| 8 | 1+1MB | $4 (~ZAR 72) |
| 9 | 1MB | $2 (~ZAR 36) |
Helpful notes when playing Mega Millions online:
- Pari-mutuel systems: In the US a few states use ticket sales to determine all payout amounts. This is called a pari-mutuel system. But in general, the amounts displayed above applies to most Mega Millions players. When using online lottery agents, do check what their prize offerings are, so you know what to expect and then use the lottery sites most suited to your preferences.
- Multipliers: Some US states and online lottery sites offer a chance to boost your prize money with the Megaplier feature. You’ll pay a little extra to add this to your ticket. For tiers 2 to 9 your prize money can then be multiplied by the Megaplier number. This can be any number between 2 and 5 and the Multiplier is picked during the draw.
- Just the Jackpot: Some operators offer an opportunity to play for the jackpot only. It requires a minimal fee and you get two chances to bet on the set of winning numbers. This is an exciting feature, but remember your set of numbers won’t make you eligible for any other prizes, only the main prize.
Mega Millions Draw Schedule
Mega Millions operators help keep your week interesting thanks to not just one but two draws a week. This also helps grow the jackpot fairly quickly, since a rollover system is in place.
| Day of the Week | Time | Time for South African Players |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11pm (EST) | Wednesday 5am |
| Friday | 11pm (EST) | Saturday 5am |
Note: because the draw takes place so late in the day in the US, it may already be the next day in other time zones. This means many international players will only be able to check Mega Millions results on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
How to Claim a Mega Millions Prize
The benefit of playing Mega Millions online is that much of the claims process is automated. So, soon after a draw the money may appear in your players account. However, it’s your responsibility to monitor that you’ve received the funds and you should plan for withdrawal to your bank account, as waiting periods may apply.
If you play in person in the US, there are also guidelines to keep in mind. Here’s a summary to help you stay organised after finding out you’ve won a prize.
| Method of Play | Prize | How to Claim Your Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Buy ticket at US retailer | <$599 | Visit a lottery retailer and claim in person |
| $600<(excluding jackpot) | Visit headquarters or claims office in the state | |
| Jackpot | Visit headquarters | |
| Play online via app(Certain states offer lottery apps) | <$599 | Smaller amounts may be paid into your account wallet |
| $600< | Larger prizes require in person or mail claim | |
| Bet on outcome, using lottery sites | Online lottery sites not directly affiliated with Mega Millions all have unique policies. Review their guidelines to know what to expect. Usually, the following applies:
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| Buying official tickets via lottery agents | You can expect:
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Mega Millions Ticket Pricing Online
The table below provides a realistic idea of what to expect when you’ve played Mega Millions using reputable lottery sites, and you’ve won a prize.
| theLotter | LottoAgent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket price | $5/line (~ZAR 88/line)(3 lines minimum) | $5.29/line (~ZAR 95/line) |
| Minimum withdrawal amount | $1 | $15 |
| Withdrawal timeline | 1 – 5 days | 1-7 business days |
| Jackpot win | Claim in person | Claim in person |
10 Biggest Mega Millions Jackpots
Both Mega Millions and the US Powerball lotteries have reached jackpots amounting to over $1 billion. This shows what’s possible with huge starting jackpots and multiple draws a week. For example, it only took less than 4 months for the jackpot to grow to over $1.35 billion in January 2023.
Here’s a list of the biggest Mega Millions jackpots to give you a glimpse of what’s possible when you’re the lucky one to win one of these grand prizes.
| Date | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2018 | $1.537 billion (~ZAR 27 billion) | 1 winnerAt the time it was the biggest ever lottery prize that a single person won. This single-ticket winner record stood for over 4 years. |
| 13 January 2023 | $1.348 billion (~ZAR 23 billion) | 1 winner: LaKoma Island Investments, LLC |
| 29 July 2022 | $1.337 billion (~ZAR 23 billion) | 1 winner: Anonymous player from Illinois |
| 22 January 2021 | $1.05 billion (~ZAR 18.9 billion) | 1 winner: Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County |
| 30 March 2012 | $656 million (~ZAR 11.8 billion) | 3 winners shared the prize:
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| 17 December 2013 | $648 million (~ZAR 11.6 billion) | 2 winners shared the prize:
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| 24 July 2018 | $543 million (~ZAR 9.7 billion) | 1 winning ticket owned by 11 individuals of an office pool in Santa Clara County, CA |
| 8 July 2016 | $536 million (~ZAR 9.6 billion) | 1 winner: Warren D from Indiana |
| 30 March 2018 | $533 million (~ZAR 9.5 billion) | 1 winner: Richard Wahl from New Jersey |
| 7 June 2019 | $522 million (~ZAR 9.3 billion) | 1 winner: Laarni Bibal from California |
FAQs
There are two weekly draws for Mega Millions. One takes place on Tuesdays and the other on Fridays. Draws are done at 23:00 Eastern Standard Time.
You can immediately claim smaller amounts at retail outlets and some online lottery sites will pay out minor winnings automatically. Bigger prizes require a claims process via mail or in person in the US. For jackpots a 15-day waiting period usually applies for US based winners.
47 states and localities host Mega Millions and each of these have their own set of rules. Lottery sites will also have policies about claim periods. The period an original Mega Millions ticket stays valid depends on how and where you purchased a ticket. It can be between 90 days and 1 year.
Yes, the Mega Millions lottery follows rollover rules. Therefore, the jackpot grows every time it’s not won. The ticket sales of the days following the draw will result in another amount being added to the existing jackpot.
In comparison to similar lotteries, Mega Millions has more challenging odds than some others. The US Powerball game has slightly better odds of winning (1:292 million) and South African lotteries like Daily Lotto and SA Powerball are easier to win than Mega Millions. However, their jackpots aren’t as big.