Do you win with just the Mega Ball?

What happens if you match the Mega Ball only? If you match only the Mega Ball (and don't match any of the 5 regular numbers), you win a $2 prize and break even on the $2 cost of your Mega Millions ticket.

How many numbers do you need to win anything on Mega?

The Mega Millions jackpot is won by matching five white balls, in any order, plus the one yellow Mega Ball number. The second-level prize of $1 million is won by matching all five white balls, known as a Match 5. You can win seven additional ways by matching fewer numbers (see Prizes & Odds chart for details).

Do you get anything for 1 number on Mega Millions?

Technically, Mega Millions players only need to match one number to win money in the game. However, that number has to be the Mega Ball, which is worth $2.

Does 2 numbers win anything in Mega Millions?

What do I win if I get 2 numbers on Mega Millions? Matching two numbers won't win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth $4.

What happens if you get Mega Ball number?

If you match only the Mega Ball (and don't match any of the 5 regular numbers), you win a $2 prize and break even on the $2 cost of your Mega Millions ticket.

How many numbers do you need to win on the Mega Millions?

How much is 3 numbers worth on Mega Millions?

Matching three numbers and the “Mega Ball” is worth $200. Matching three numbers, or matching two numbers and the “Mega Ball,” will win a player $10. Matching one number and the “Mega Ball” is worth $4, and matching the “Mega Ball” is worth a $2 prize.

How much do you win with just Mega Ball?

The Mega Ball - $2

If your gold Mega Ball matches the one that is drawn you will breakeven, getting your $2 ticket purchase back. The odds of your ticket matching only the gold Mega Ball is 1 in 37.

What is the payout for the Mega Ball only?

Mega Millions offers nine different prize tiers, from $2 for matching the Mega Ball alone, to the jackpot, which is won when all five main numbers and the Mega Ball are matched.

What is the Mega Ball worth?

You only need to match one number in Mega Millions to win a prize. However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth $2.

Do you win anything if you have one number?

In order to win a prize in a Powerball draw, you must match at least three numbers. Matching just one number, or matching the Powerball by itself, will not earn you any winnings.

What does 1 number on Powerball get you?

If your Powerball matches the one that is drawn you will get your $2 ticket purchase back and a couple bucks more, for a total of $4.

How much is $10 Mega Ball?

For the Mega ball game, each $10 bet is valued at $700 dollars, if the number is drawn, in addition to the Cash Pot winnings.

How do you get Mega Ball winnings?

There are three ways to claim prizes $599 and under: visit a Lottery retailer, claim at a Lottery District Office or claim by mail. Option 1: Visit a Lottery Retailer Best Option! Take your winning ticket to a Lottery retailer and the clerk will hand you cash on the spot. Talk about easy!

How much is Mega Ball only with Megaplier?

How Much Can You Win with the Mega Millions Megaplier? Mega Millions' second division prize, normally set at $1,000,000, can be increased to as much as $5,000,000!

How do Mega Millions payouts work?

The annuity option, often referred to as a “lottery annuity,” provides you with annual payments over time, while the lump sum option distributes the full amount of after-tax winnings at once. Both Powerball and Mega Millions offer winners the choice between a single lump sum or 30 annuity payments over 29 years.

Do you win anything if you get the power play number?

Any Power Play number doubles the $1 million prize.

The number is randomly generated before each drawing with each multiplier weighted. Double Play gives players a second chance at winning a prize based on the numbers they've chosen.

What happens if you get 4 numbers on Mega Millions?

For matching four numbers and the Mega Ball, the prize is $10,000. The overall odds for matching four numbers and the Mega Ball is 1 in 931,001. If the Megaplier option is chosen for an extra $1, those who match three numbers and the Mega Ball will win a prize of $200.

Do Mega Millions numbers have to be in order?

Not at all! In a lotto game like Mega Millions, the order in which the numbers are drawn does not matter. The numbers on your ticket are always shown in numerical order, as are the winning numbers for each drawing as reported here on megamillions.com.

Do you win money if you have 4 numbers in Powerball?

Match all 5 white numbers only — $1 million. Match 4 out of 5 white numbers + Powerball — $50,000. Match 4 white numbers only — $100. Match 3 white numbers + Powerball — $100.

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Did anyone win the Mega Millions last night?

There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 134,891 winning tickets! Get your ticket for the next draw.

Do you win if you get 2 numbers on Powerball?

What do I win if I get 2 numbers on Powerball? Matching two numbers won't win anything in Powerball unless one of the numbers is the Powerball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Powerball is also worth $4.

What happens if you win 5 numbers in Powerball?

In order to win the Powerball jackpot, you must correctly match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball. If you match all five white balls but not the red Powerball, you will win $1 million. Other lesser prizes are available for matching fewer numbers.

What is the most common winning number?

There are a few websites that track the lottery numbers that are pulled the most; keeping track of them is a good method for how to pick lottery numbers. The most common Mega Ball number is 22. Meanwhile, stay clear of 21, 45, 50, 55, and 51 when choosing your first five numbers.

Do the Powerball numbers have to be in order?

Do I have to match the numbers in the exact order drawn? Powerball® tickets print the white ball numbers in numerical order of a given play. You can match the white ball numbers in any order of a given play to win a prize. The red Powerball number of a given play on your ticket must match the red Powerball drawn.