Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $681 Million: Here's How to Play and Win
What is Mega Millions?
Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
How to Play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions, you must purchase a ticket for $2.
Each ticket has 6 lines of numbers. The first five numbers are from 1 to 70, and the last number, the Mega Ball, is from 1 to 25.
How to Win Mega Millions
To win the Mega Millions jackpot, you must match all six numbers drawn.
There are also smaller prizes for matching fewer numbers.
What are the Odds of Winning Mega Millions?
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.
However, the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.
How Much Can You Win?
The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $20 million and grows until it is won.
The current jackpot is $681 million.
Mega Millions Drawing Schedule
Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 11 p.m. ET.
The winning numbers are drawn from two separate machines, one for the first five numbers and one for the Mega Ball.
How to Claim a Mega Millions Prize
If you win a Mega Millions prize, you must claim it within 180 days of the drawing.
You can claim your prize at any authorized Mega Millions retailer or by mail.
Mega Millions Taxes
Mega Millions winnings are subject to federal and state taxes.
The federal tax rate on lottery winnings is 24%, and the state tax rate varies depending on the state in which you live.
Mega Millions Winners
There have been some notable Mega Millions winners throughout the years.
- In 2018, a South Carolina couple won a $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the largest lottery prize ever won in the United States.
- In 2017, a California man won a $522 million Mega Millions jackpot.
- In 2016, three winners shared a $536 million Mega Millions jackpot.
These are just a few examples of the many people who have won big playing Mega Millions.
Conclusion
Mega Millions is a popular lottery game with a long history of producing big winners.
If you're looking for a chance to win a life-changing amount of money, then Mega Millions is a great game to play.
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