Mega Millions Payouts and Winning Odds
Understanding the Mega Millions payout structure is essential for every player aiming for the life-changing jackpot or any of the eight additional prize tiers. This lottery is unique because it offers multiple ways to win based on various combinations of the five white balls and the gold Mega Ball. While the jackpot remains the ultimate goal for many, players can also secure significant secondary prizes by matching fewer numbers.
The following table provides a comprehensive breakdown of the current prize amounts, the specific combinations required for each level, and the mathematical probabilities of winning. It is important to note that if you opted for the Megaplier feature, your non-jackpot winnings will be multiplied by the factor drawn during the game. The overall odds of winning any prize in a single play remain approximately one in twenty-four, making every ticket a potential winner regardless of the jackpot size.
The following table provides a comprehensive breakdown of the current prize amounts, the specific combinations required for each level, and the mathematical probabilities of winning. It is important to note that if you opted for the Megaplier feature, your non-jackpot winnings will be multiplied by the factor drawn during the game. The overall odds of winning any prize in a single play remain approximately one in twenty-four, making every ticket a potential winner regardless of the jackpot size.
| Match Combination | Winning Odds | Prize Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 White Balls + Mega Ball |
1 in 290,472,336 | Jackpot |
| 5 White Balls | 1 in 12,629,232 |
$1,000,000 With Megaplier: x2: $2,000,000 x3: $3,000,000 x4: $4,000,000 x5: $5,000,000 x10: $10,000,000 |
| 4 White Balls + Mega Ball |
1 in 893,761 |
$10,000 With Megaplier: x2: $20,000 x3: $30,000 x4: $40,000 x5: $50,000 x10: $100,000 |
| 4 White Balls | 1 in 38,859 |
$500 With Megaplier: x2: $1,000 x3: $1,500 x4: $2,000 x5: $2,500 x10: $5,000 |
| 3 White Balls + Mega Ball |
1 in 13,965 |
$200 With Megaplier: x2: $400 x3: $600 x4: $800 x5: $1,000 x10: $2,000 |
| 3 White Balls | 1 in 607 |
$10 With Megaplier: x2: $20 x3: $30 x4: $40 x5: $50 x10: $100 |
| 2 White Balls + Mega Ball |
1 in 665 |
$10 With Megaplier: x2: $20 x3: $30 x4: $40 x5: $50 x10: $100 |
| 1 White Ball + Mega Ball |
1 in 86 |
$7 With Megaplier: x2: $14 x3: $21 x4: $28 x5: $35 x10: $70 |
| Mega Ball Only | 1 in 35 |
$5 With Megaplier: x2: $10 x3: $15 x4: $20 x5: $25 x10: $50 |