Fact
The first draw of the lottery now known as Mega Millions took place on 6 September 1996 under its original name, The Big Game. It initially launched with six participating US states.
Latest Result
15/09/2026
$227 Million
RolloverMain
2736435758
Megaball
16
Prize Breakdown
| Winning combination | Prize per winner | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Winning Numbers + 1 Mega Number | $227,000,000.00 | No Winner |
| 5 Winning Numbers | $1,000,000.00 | No Winner |
| 4 Winning Numbers + 1 Mega Number | $10,000.00 | 2 |
| 4 Winning Numbers | $500.00 | 115 |
| 3 Winning Numbers + 1 Mega Number | $200.00 | 281 |
Prize values and winner counts relate to this completed draw.
About Mega Millions
Mega Millions is a multi-state US lottery drawn every Tuesday and Friday. Five Winning Numbers are drawn from 1–70, together with one Mega Ball from a separate set of 1–24.
How It Works
Each standard Mega Millions play consists of five numbers selected from 1–70 and one Mega Ball selected from 1–24. Five Winning Numbers and one Mega Ball are drawn. There are nine prize tiers according to how many Winning Numbers and whether the Mega Ball are matched. Matching all five Winning Numbers plus the Mega Ball wins or shares the jackpot. Every play also includes a randomly assigned 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X multiplier, which applies to all non-jackpot prizes.
Jackpot & Rollover
Mega Millions is a jackpotting lottery with a starting jackpot of US$50 million. If there is no jackpot winner, the jackpot rolls over to the following draw and continues to increase until it is won. The jackpot is won by matching all five Winning Numbers plus the Mega Ball. If more than one entry wins the jackpot, the available jackpot is shared between the winning entries. Jackpot winners can generally choose between an annuity paid over 30 annual payments or a one-time cash option.
Prize Tiers & Odds
| Prize Tier | Winning combination | Approx. odds |
|---|---|---|
| Prize Tier 1 | 5 Winning Numbers + Mega Ball | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| Prize Tier 2 | 5 Winning Numbers | 1 in 12,629,232 |
| Prize Tier 3 | 4 Winning Numbers + Mega Ball | 1 in 893,761 |
| Prize Tier 4 | 4 Winning Numbers | 1 In 38,859 |
| Prize Tier 5 | 3 Winning Numbers + Mega Ball | 1 in 13,965 |
| Prize Tier 6 | 3 Winning Numbers | 1 in 607 |
| Prize Tier 7 | 2 Winning Numbers + Mega Ball | 1 in 665 |
| Prize Tier 8 | 1 Winning Number + Mega Ball | 1 in 86 |
| Prize Tier 9 | Mega Ball Only | 1 in 35 |
Odds are descriptive only and do not predict future results.
Tax Information
Mega Millions prizes are subject to US federal tax rules, and state or local taxes may also apply depending on where the winning ticket was purchased and the winner’s circumstances. US lottery winnings are generally treated as taxable gambling income. Different withholding and tax rules may apply to non-US residents, including where an applicable tax treaty provides relief.
Tax disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Tax treatment may vary depending on individual circumstances and jurisdiction. Professional tax advice should be sought where required.
Facts & Records
First Draw as The Big Game
Mega Millions Name Introduced
Fact
The game adopted the Mega Millions name on 17 May 2002 as it expanded to additional participating states. The first draw under the new name took place that evening
Current Game Format Introduced
Fact
Mega Millions held its first draw under the current format on 8 April 2025. The Mega Ball pool was reduced from 25 to 24 numbers, the starting jackpot increased to US$50 million and every play began including a randomly assigned multiplier for non-jackpot prizes.
Largest Mega Millions Jackpot
Record
A single ticket purchased in Florida won a US$1.602 billion Mega Millions jackpot on 8 August 2023. It remains the largest jackpot awarded in the game’s history.
New $5 Game Format Introduced
Fact
Mega Millions introduced a new game format beginning with the 8 April 2025 drawing. The ticket price increased from US$2 to US$5, an automatic multiplier of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x was included with every play, and the Mega Ball range was reduced from 1–25 to 1–24. The changes also increased the minimum jackpot to US$50 million and improved the jackpot odds to 1 in 290,472,336.
Number Statistics
Based on the last 50 stored draws
Most Frequent
51 × 95 × 717 × 730 × 734 × 7
Least Frequent
6 × 18 × 131 × 145 × 164 × 1
Most Overdue
69 · 47 draws64 · 37 draws15 · 31 draws40 · 29 draws24 · 28 draws
Historical frequency does not predict future results.
Previous Results
104 previous results in 2023
| Date | Main Numbers | Extra | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/12/2023 | 11, 27, 30, 62, 70 | 10 | Rollover |
| 27/12/2023 | 8, 10, 22, 58, 64 | 21 | Rollover |
| 23/12/2023 | 10, 26, 36, 54, 69 | 4 | Rollover |
| 20/12/2023 | 17, 26, 50, 58, 61 | 11 | Rollover |
| 16/12/2023 | 10, 20, 28, 40, 54 | 12 | Rollover |
| 13/12/2023 | 8, 23, 44, 45, 53 | 3 | Rollover |
| 09/12/2023 | 21, 26, 53, 66, 70 | 13 | Won |
| 06/12/2023 | 18, 35, 40, 64, 67 | 18 | Rollover |
| 02/12/2023 | 12, 47, 49, 52, 65 | 12 | Rollover |
| 29/11/2023 | 27, 37, 42, 59, 61 | 11 | Rollover |