Current rules and advertised prizes
Mega Millions Odds, Prizes & Multipliers
See every Mega Millions winning tier and its odds. Under the rules effective , every $5 play includes a randomly assigned multiplier.
Calculate a Mega Millions match- Ticket
- $5
- Drawings
- Tuesday, Friday
- Number pools
- 5 of 70 + 1 of 24
- Jackpot odds
- 1 in 290,472,336
- Any-prize odds
- 1 in 23
Nine ways to win
Complete prize and odds table.
Every current ticket includes a multiplier. Fixed ranges show standard advertised payouts outside jurisdictions with different prize rules.
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| Match | Prize before multiplier | Actual prize range | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + 1 (Mega Ball matched) | — | Variable jackpot | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| 5 + 0 (Mega Ball not matched) | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000–$10,000,000 | 1 in 12,629,232 |
| 4 + 1 (Mega Ball matched) | $10,000 | $20,000–$100,000 | 1 in 893,761 |
| 4 + 0 (Mega Ball not matched) | $500 | $1,000–$5,000 | 1 in 38,859 |
| 3 + 1 (Mega Ball matched) | $200 | $400–$2,000 | 1 in 13,965 |
| 3 + 0 (Mega Ball not matched) | $10 | $20–$100 | 1 in 607 |
| 2 + 1 (Mega Ball matched) | $10 | $20–$100 | 1 in 665 |
| 1 + 1 (Mega Ball matched) | $7 | $14–$70 | 1 in 86 |
| 0 + 1 (Mega Ball matched) | $5 | $10–$50 | 1 in 35 |
California prizes are pari-mutuel and can differ from the standard advertised prizes shown.
View the official Mega Millions prize informationIncluded with every ticket
How the built-in multiplier works.
Every current Mega Millions play receives a randomly assigned 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X multiplier at purchase. It is included in the $5 ticket price. The assigned value multiplies eligible non-jackpot prizes; it does not multiply the jackpot or change the probability of matching the drawn numbers.
| Multiplier | Probability |
|---|---|
| 2X | 1 in 2.13 |
| 3X | 1 in 3.2 |
| 4X | 1 in 8 |
| 5X | 1 in 16 |
| 10X | 1 in 32 |
Source: official Mega Millions game and odds. Multiplier probability is separate from the odds of matching the drawn numbers.
Jackpot calculation
Count every possible combination.
C(70, 5) × 24 = 290,472,336
The five main balls can appear in any order. The Mega Ball comes from a separate pool. Lower-tier odds also count the ways a ticket can match some selected balls while missing the rest.
Read the methodologyJurisdiction exception
Advertised prizes are not universal.
California prizes are pari-mutuel and can differ from the standard advertised prizes shown. Ticket sales, claim rules, taxes, deadlines, and other requirements also vary by jurisdiction. Verify the rules where the ticket was purchased.
Focused answers
Mega Millions odds FAQ.
Do past drawings change the next drawing’s odds?
No. Each drawing is independent under the current rules. Historical frequency and gaps describe the record; they do not make a number more or less likely next time.
Does the built-in multiplier improve the chance of matching?
No. It changes eligible non-jackpot prize values, not match probability.
Does “1 in X” guarantee a win within X tickets?
No. It is a probability ratio for each qualifying play, not a schedule or guarantee across repeated attempts.
Why can a California prize differ?
California prizes are paid on a pari-mutuel basis, so prize values depend on sales and the number of winners rather than the fixed advertised amounts shown here.
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- Complete game guideExplore the complete Mega Millions game guideSee current results, the archive, analysis, rules, and related research.
- Understand whyReview randomness and independenceSee why historical outcomes do not change these current mathematical odds.
- Understand jackpot valueSeparate annuity, cash, and probabilityLearn how payment choices differ without changing match probability.
Review record
Sources and responsible use.
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- Rules effective
Current game structure, advertised prizes, and published odds were reviewed against the official sources below.
- Official Mega Millions game and odds
- Official Mega Millions prize matrix
- Work The Numbers methodology
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