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Annuity option: The Mega Millions annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments. See more information about the annuity option. Cash option: A one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.

In some states, a special offer called Just the Jackpot is available. Jackpot players will love this exciting new wager type that allows them to play specifically for the jackpot only. Click Here to Download the Jackpocket App. On each ticket players choose five numbers from that correspond to the white balls and one number from that corresponds to the gold Mega ball.

At the beginning of each Mega Millions drawing, the lottery selects a Megaplier ball at random from a pool of 15 balls. Five of the 15 balls are marked 2x, six are marked 3x, three are marked 4x and one is marked 5x.

Each drawing begins with the lottery drawing a Megaplier number from 2x-5x to determine the prize multiplier for all players who purchased the Megaplier feature. Next, the lottery draws five white balls from a pool of balls labeled 1 through 70 and one gold Mega Ball from a pool of balls labeled 1 through After the drawing, prizes are awarded to winning ticket holders according to the number of matches as depicted below.

Winning ticketholders who purchased the Megaplier option will have all non-jackpot prizes multiplied by 2x-5x as shown below. Check our help guide for more info. You can purchase tickets until p. For winning numbers scroll down to check your numbers or call the Lot-Line Pick up a Mega Millions bet slip from your retailer. Fill out the bet slip and hand it to your retailer to receive a ticket. Check your tickets carefully. Mega Millions tickets cannot be canceled. Select five numbers from 1 to 70, and one Mega Ball from 1 to Or select the "Quick Pick" option, and the computer will randomly pick your numbers.

Players win by matching one of the nine Ways to win. The jackpot won by matching all five white balls in any order and the Mega Ball is either an annuitized prize paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments or a lump sum payment.

If the winner chooses the annuity, the annual payment will be increased each year by the percentage set out in the Mega Millions game rules. Check to see if you are a winner by using the above "Check My Numbers" search tool or view past winning numbers. Based on a single play, the overall odds of winning a Mega Millions prize are 1 in Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p. Players have until p. Effective October 28, , players will be able to play a new type of wager—"Just the Jackpot.

This exciting new wager allows players to play specifically for the jackpot and the jackpot alone. Winning tickets must be redeemed in the jurisdiction purchased. Mega Millions winning numbers posted are posted on dclottery. Winning numbers can also be found at megamillions. Players can also find winning numbers on our social media platforms, the DC Lottery app, as well as the option of having winning numbers texted directly to you.

Cash Option: You can select to receive your Mega Millions jackpot prize in one payment. The cash option pays approximately one half of the jackpot share minus withholding tax. Annuity Option: You can select to receive your Mega Millions jackpot in 26 annual payments when the prize is claimed or within sixty days of entitlement to the prize.

The ticket, not the bet slip, shall be the only valid proof of the selections made and the only valid instrument for claiming a prize.