How much do you win if you get 2 numbers in Mega Millions?
If your ticket matches two numbers and the Mega Ball you’ll get $10 but the odds to get there begin to skyrocket to 1 in 693.
What days are the mega million jackpot drawings?
Mega Millions drawings are held at 11:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and the jackpot is up to $432 million. Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, Powerball winning numbers are announced at 11 p.m. and the jackpot is up to $472 million. Saturday’s winning numbers were: 5, 36, 39, 45, 57 and Powerball 11.
Do Quick Picks win?
Remember, every number has an equal chance of winning. Don’t go for quick pick numbers. Your chance of winning may not be high if the machines pick the number for you. The odds may not be in your favor.
How does Mega Millions payout work?
If you win a Mega Millions® jackpot, you will choose how to be paid: Cash Option or Annual Payout. Annuity option: The Mega Millions annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments. Each payment is 5% bigger than the previous one.
What if I matched 1 number on Mega Millions?
Unfortunately, if you only matched one white number on the Mega Millions drawing, you did NOT win any money. If the only number matched was the yellow Mega Ball number itself, then you’ll win $2.
What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions?
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, making them the highest odds of any other state or multi-state lottery game ever played in the United States.
When is next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions jackpot drawing is on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 11 p.m. ET.
What are the winning numbers for Mega Millions?
The winning numbers drawn Friday for Mega Millions are 4, 24, 46, 61, 70 and the Mega Ball number is 7. The top prize reached $548 million, with a one-time cash option of $309 million.
What is the tax on mega million?
Here’s the tax bill on the $444 million Mega Millions jackpot and $350 million Powerball haul. Lottery officials withhold 24% for federal taxes, although you could count on owing much more at tax time. State taxes range from zero to more than 8%, depending on where the ticket was purchased and where the winner lives.