What are the current Mega Millions jackpot odds?

The jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336 under the 5/70 plus 1/24 matrix used since April 8, 2025.

Is the multiplier another drawn number?

No. The multiplier is assigned to a purchased play and affects eligible non-jackpot prizes; it is not part of the six-number draw result.

Does a number generator improve Mega Millions odds?

No. Every valid line has the same draw probability regardless of how it was selected.

CURRENT GAME · EXACT COMBINATION ODDS

Mega Millions Odds, Rules, and Drawing Schedule

A current Mega Millions play selects five white balls from 1–70 and one gold Mega Ball from 1–24. Every valid line has the same jackpot probability.

Number matrix5 / 70 + 1 / 24White balls + Mega Ball

Jackpot odds1 in 290,472,336Match all six selections

Drawing scheduleTue · FriOfficial local rules control cutoffs

EXACT ODDS

Mega Millions match odds

The odds below follow the current 5/70 plus 1/24 matrix introduced on April 8, 2025. Non-jackpot prize values depend on the multiplier assigned to the purchased play, so Lucky Numbers does not present one fixed payout where none exists.

Match	Prize context	Exact odds
5 white + Mega Ball	Jackpot	1 in 290,472,336
5 white	Ticket multiplier applies	1 in 12,629,232
4 white + Mega Ball	Ticket multiplier applies	1 in 893,761
4 white	Ticket multiplier applies	1 in 38,859
3 white + Mega Ball	Ticket multiplier applies	1 in 13,965
3 white	Ticket multiplier applies	1 in 607
2 white + Mega Ball	Ticket multiplier applies	1 in 665
1 white + Mega Ball	Ticket multiplier applies	1 in 86
Mega Ball only	Ticket multiplier applies	1 in 35

COMBINATION SPACE

Why are the jackpot odds 1 in 290,472,336?

70C5 × 24 = 290,472,336

There are 12,103,014 unordered ways to choose five white balls. Each can pair with one of 24 Mega Balls. A generator cannot change the probability assigned to any valid line.

SELECTION

How to play

Choose five distinct white-ball numbers from 1 through 70.
Choose one Mega Ball number from 1 through 24.
The multiplier belongs to a purchased play; it is not a second special ball drawn by the game.

OFFICIAL SCHEDULE

When are Mega Millions drawings?

Drawings are held Tuesday and Friday. Sales cutoffs, legal age, online eligibility, prize values, and claim rules are set by the lottery that sells the ticket.

Lucky Numbers does not sell tickets, assign a ticket multiplier, or process prize claims and is not affiliated with Mega Millions.Official Mega Millions How to Play

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