Mega Millions FAQ

Mega Millions Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions people ask most about Mega Millions.

What are the Mega Millions winning numbers tonight?

The Mega Millions winning numbers for 2026-11-03 are: 4, 24, 31, 62, 70 and Mega Ball 3.

What days is Mega Millions drawn?

Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET.

How do you win Mega Millions?

Match all 5 white balls plus the gold Mega Ball to win the jackpot. There are 9 prize levels in total.

What is the Mega Millions jackpot tonight?

The current Mega Millions jackpot is $505M.

What is the difference between the advertised Mega Millions lottery jackpot and the cash value?

The advertised Mega Millions lottery jackpot is the total paid as an annuity over 29 years. The cash value is the smaller lump sum a winner can take instead, typically around half to 60% of the advertised figure before taxes. The current jackpot and cash value are shown on the results page.

Is it MegaMillions or Mega Millions?

The official name is Mega Millions, two words, but many people search for it as one word, MegaMillions. It is the same game either way, with the same jackpot and the same drawings in every state that sells it.

How much does a Mega Millions ticket cost?

A Mega Millions play costs $5, which includes the Megaplier multiplier automatically โ€” there's no separate add-on fee.

What are the overall odds of winning a Mega Millions prize?

The overall odds of winning any Mega Millions prize are 1 in 24. The odds of matching all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball to win the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.

What is the minimum Mega Millions jackpot?

Every Mega Millions jackpot starts at a minimum of $20 million and grows from there until someone wins.

What happens if nobody wins the Mega Millions jackpot?

If no ticket matches all six numbers, the jackpot rolls over and grows for the next drawing, funded by that drawing's ticket sales plus the amount carried forward from before.

How do I claim a Mega Millions prize?

Smaller prizes, from $2 up to $10,000, can usually be claimed at the retailer where the ticket was bought or any other licensed Mega Millions retailer in the state. Larger prizes and jackpots require visiting your state lottery office, and jackpot winners choose between an annuity paid over 29 years or a reduced lump sum.

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