"Giant Jackpot" Jump-and-Shout Eye-popping, life changing jackpots and over-the-top fun have made Mega Millions a freewheelin' Lottery phenomenon.
Step 1
Spend $1 per game.
Step 2
Jackpot starts at $12 million and grows to Mega Millions. There are nine ways to win.
Step 3
Ask for a Play Slip and pick 5 unique numbers, 1-56 (White) and 1 additional number 1-46 (Mega Ball) or ask for a Quick Pick (automatic selection).
Step 4
Watch the next drawing on WGN-TV (Tuesday or Friday at 10:00c p.m.). Winning Numbers are published in most local newspapers and on the Winning Numbers Page.
First Prize
Match 5 white balls and the gold "Mega Ball"
1:175,711,536
Pari-mutuel*
Second Prize
Match 5 white balls only
1:3,904,701
$250,000
Third Prize
Match 4 white balls and the gold "Mega Ball"
1:689,065
$10,000
Fourth Prize
Match 4 white balls only
1:15,313
$150
Fifth Prize
Match 3 white balls and the gold "Mega Ball"
1:13,781
$150
Sixth Prize
Match 2 white balls and the gold "Mega Ball"
1:844
$10
Seventh Prize
Match 3 white balls only
1:306
$7
Eighth Prize
Match 1 white ball and the gold "Mega Ball"
1:141
$3
Ninth Prize
Match the "Mega Ball" only
1:75
$2
Overall Chances
1:39.89
*The advertised grand
prize is payable in 26 annual installments. However, within 60 days
after the drawing, the winner may elect to receive the cash value
of the prize in one lump-sum payment. The cash option amount is based on current U.S. Treasury bond prices. For a current estimate on the cash amount for Mega Millions and Lotto contact the Illinois Lottery..
The information contained on these pages
is believed to be accurate. The Illinois Lottery, however, reserves the right to correct any errors.
If you believe you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).
