Mega Millions Odds and Prizes
In Mega Millions you can win a prize by just matching the correct Mega Ball number which has the odds of 1 in 37. Matching more numbers means the amount you win will increase but the odds of winning will be lower. Matching all five numbers and the Mega Ball will win you the jackpot, which starts at $20 million but can sometimes rise up to $1 billion.
The overall odds of matching numbers and the corresponding prizes are displayed in the table below.
| Numbers Matched | Odds of Winning | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + Mega Ball | 1 in 302,575,350 | Jackpot |
| Match 5 | 1 in 12,607,306 | $1 million |
| Match 4 + Mega Ball | 1 in 931,001 | $10,000 |
| Match 4 | 1 in 38,792 | $500 |
| Match 3 + Mega Ball | 1 in 14,547 | $200 |
| Match 3 | 1 in 606 | $10 |
| Match 2 + Mega Ball | 1 in 693 | $10 |
| Match 1 + Mega Ball | 1 in 89 | $4 |
| Match Mega Ball | 1 in 37 | $2 |
If multiple tickets match all the numbers then the jackpot prize will be split equally between the winners.
Megaplier
You can win more than the estimated prize listed above if you select the Megaplier option. This is a random multiplier that is picked alongside the regular drawing. If you added Megaplier then the amount you win will be multiplied by this amount. It can either be by 2, 3, 4 or 5. It does not apply to the jackpot, but means you can still win up to $5 million without matching all the numbers.
The table below shows how much you can win if you add the Megaplier. You can also see the odds of each Megaplier number being selected.
| Numbers Matched | Prize for 2X Megaplier (odds 1 in 3) | Prize for 3X Megaplier (odds 1 in 2.5) | Prize for 4X Megaplier (odds 1 in 5) | Prize for 5X Megaplier (odds 1 in 15) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + Mega Ball | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot |
| Match 5 | $2 million | $3 million | $4 million | $5 million |
| Match 4 + Mega Ball | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 |
| Match 4 | $1,000 | $1500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| Match 3 + Mega Ball | $400 | $600 | $800 | $1,000 |
| Match 3 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| Match 2 + Mega Ball | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| Match 1 + Mega Ball | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 |
| Match Mega Ball | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
Claiming Prizes
Have you won a Mega Millions prize? Firstly, use our number checker to make sure your numbers match up and to see how much you have won. If you have won a prize you can visit a local Virginia lottery retailer to claim winnings below $600. For larger amounts there are other options, and you can mail in your ticket. See the page on Claiming Prizes to learn more.