How to Play Mega Millions in Virginia
In Virginia you can play Mega Millions locally or online. Getting started couldn't be easier. All you have to do is choose five main numbers between 1 and 70 and a Mega Ball number between 1 and 25.
If you want a chance to win bigger prizes, you can select the Megaplier option when purchasing your ticket. This means any amount you win will be multiplied!
You will have to purchase a ticket before 10:00 PM ET on Tuesdays and Fridays to get in with a chance to win. Each play costs $2 and you can buy multiple tickets for each draw. Get a full guide on how to play Mega Millions in Virginia below.
Select Your Numbers
Before purchasing a ticket, you will need to decide what numbers you want to play. You can decide on these numbers yourself or use our Number Generator to pick them for you. This includes five main numbers from 1 to 70 and a Mega Ball number from 1 to 25 (Your Mega Ball number can be the same as one of your main numbers).
Decide on Megaplier
You can choose to add the Megaplier option for an additional fee. Simply select Yes (Y) to the Megaplier box on your playslip and it will be added to your ticket. This step is completely your call but doing so means if you win a prize then it will be multiplied by a random amount selected as part of the draw (Jackpots are not multiplied).
Purchase Your Ticket
Now you have all your numbers, and maybe the Megaplier as well, you can purchase your ticket to enter into the draw. Each play costs $2 and the Megaplier will cost an additional $1 to add on.
You can purchase your ticket at a local Virginia lottery retailer. This means you will need to keep your ticket safe as it is the only proof of your win. Additionally, you can play online which will keep your ticket safe for you.
You can play multiple sets of numbers in one draw and can also purchase tickets on consecutive drawings. If you have entered a previous draw you can ‘Play it Again’ to receive a new ticket with the same numbers you had previously selected.
Just the Jackpot
The ‘Just the Jackpot’ option is only available in Virginia and a few other states. Here you get a discounted price on your ticket but are only eligible to win the top prize. This means you must match all six numbers to win.
You can play ‘Just the jackpot’ by playing two ‘Quick Picks’ at a discounted cost of $3 instead of $4. You can also enter four ‘Quick Picks’ for $6, six for $9, eight for $12 or 10 for $15.
How to Win Mega Millions
To win the Mega Millions jackpot you have to match all five main numbers and the Mega Ball number. You can win smaller prizes which depend on how many numbers you match. You have nine different ways to win - a full payout chart can be found on our Odds and Prizes page.