Here we take a look at the USA’s Mega Millions lottery. Mega Millions holds the record for the single biggest lottery win at $1.537 that was won on 23rd October 2018.
But that wasn’t the only $Billion+ jackpot in Mega Millions history! On 22nd January 2021 a Michigan club split the $1.050 billion pot. Does this sound like the game for you?
In this article we break down:
- LotteryWorld introduction and how to play Mega Millions from India
- Mega Millions statistics
- How Mega Millions stacks up against Powerball
- Illustrated guide on how to buy your Mega Millions tickets
Read through our complete guide or skip to your desired section. You won’t want to miss out!
Table of contents
What is LotteryWorld India?
LotteryWorld India is your one-stop shop for playing international lotteries, slot games and scratch cards. Once you sign up for an account and deposit funds, you’re free to play for the world’s largest jackpots.
Instead of selling physical lottery tickets, LotteryWorld operates Lottery Betting where you place a bet on outcome of the draw. The odds of winning and the prizes on offer are the same but you get your winnings paid directly into your account.
LotteryWorld is not subject to Indian state lottery laws so you can play any game from anywhere in the world!
What is Mega Millions?
The Mega Millions jackpot starts at a minimum of ₹299 Crore with a single ticket costing just ₹300.
You only have to match a single ball to win the minimum prize.
Jackpots roll over until someone matches all 6 numbers.
The rules of Mega Millions and winning percentages
Mega Millions draws take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:30 AM IST and consist of five numbers from 1 to 70 and the Mega Ball from 1 to 25.
Match all 6 numbers to win the jackpot.
With 9 prize levels up for grabs, even if you don’t scoop the jackpot, you can still walk away with a guaranteed amount from your matches.
Overall chance of winning: 1 in 24.
This table breaks down the prize tiers (based on current exchange rates) and your chances of winning:
| Matches (+ Mega Ball) | Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + 1 | Jackpot | 1 in 302,575,350 |
| 5 + 0 | ₹7 Crore | 1 in 12,607,306 |
| 4 + 1 | ₹7 Lakh | 1 in 931,001 |
| 4 +0 | ₹38,000 | 1 in 38,792 |
| 3 + 1 | ₹15,000 | 1 in 14,547 |
| 2 + 1 | ₹750 | 1 in 693 |
| 3 + 0 | ₹750 | 1 in 606 |
| 1 + 1 | ₹150 | 1 in 89 |
| 0 + 1 | ₹150 | 1 in 37 |
How to play Mega Millions
1. Log in to your LotteryWorld account
Log in to your account using the My Account icon on the homepage.
See our How to Register guide for assistance in getting registered.
2. Deposit funds into your account
You need funds in your account to play at LotteryWorld.
The easiest way to add funds is through your balance display on the homepage.
If you don’t add funds now, you’ll need to add them before you can use the checkout.
You can find a full explanation in our How to Deposit guide.
3. Add a single Mega Millions line
Use the “Play Now” button on the homepage to be taken straight to choosing your numbers.
3.1. Choose your numbers
Use the “Quick Pick” option to instantly add a whole line, otherwise press individual numbers to add them to your line.
Touch any highlighted number to remove it from your line and choose again.
To confirm your line press “Done”.
3a. Add four Quick Picks
Use the menu button on the homepage to bring up the side menu.
Tap “View All Lotteries” to be taken to a new screen.
Scroll down to find Mega Millions and tap “Play Now” to add 4 Quick Picks instantly.
4. Fine-tune your Mega Millions ticket
Once you have added your initial lines to your ticket, you have the chance to make changes.
You can tap the trash can icon to delete a line, add another Quick Pick, use the ticket icon to manually choose your own numbers and enter all your lines into up to 8 consecutive draws.
5. Add to Cart or Subscribe to save 10%
When you are happy with your numbers tap “Add To Cart” take your lines to the checkout.
If you “Subscribe” you get a 10% discount to enter your numbers into the next 8 draws. “Add To Cart” to take your subscription to the checkout.
6. Buy your entries
Enter your Promotion Code if you have one.
Hit “Pay Now” to confirm your purchase. Good luck!
Mega Millions vs Powerball
Mega Millions and Powerball are the world’s two largest lotteries, both held in America.
Check out the basic statistics:
| Category | Mega Millions | Powerball |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| Guaranteed Jackpot | ₹299 Crore | ₹300 Crore |
| Jackpot Rollover? | Yes | Yes |
| Record Jackpot | $1.537 billion | $1.586 billion |
| Jackpot Winning Odds | 1 in 302,575,350 | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| Number of Prize Tiers | 9 | 9 |
| Bottom Tier Prize | ₹150 | ₹300 |
| Overall Odd of Winning | 1 in 24 | 1 in 25 |
These two lottery titans are remarkably similar when you break them down. Powerball appears to have the slight edge in most areas, but it depends what is most important to you.
It may come down to which lottery has the largest jackpot on offer when you are looking to play. Either way, a win is guaranteed to change your life!
Conclusion
Mega Millions is a big money lottery with draws held twice a week.
Worldwide access to Mega Millions jackpots through LotteryWorld.
You can choose your own numbers or take a Quick Pick to get a lucky dip.
Subscription offers a rolling ticket with a 10% discount.