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MEGA MILLIONS

 "Giant Jackpot" Jump-and-Shout
Eye-popping, life changing jackpots and over-the-top fun have made Mega Millions a freewheelin' Lottery phenomenon.
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Step 1

Mega Millions Feet

Spend $1 per game. Multiply your winnings with Megaplier®. Just $1 more per play!

Step 2

Mega Feet 2

Jackpot starts at $12 million and grows to Mega Millions. There are nine ways to win. Win up to $1,000,000 with Megaplier®!

Step 3

Mega Millions Feet

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

Mega Millions Feet

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.

Step 5

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If your numbers match, you could be a winner. If you play Mega Millionsl with Megaplier® multiply your winnings by the Megaplier® number selected for that drawing (see chart for more details)..

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WAYS TO WIN

Mega Millions®
Ticket cost $1 per play
MEGAPLIER®**
Multiply your non-jackpot winnings for $1 more per play
Prize Chances Prize
2X
(odds 1:10.5)
3X
(odds 1:3)
4X
(odds 1:1.75)

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 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Third Prize
Match 4 white balls and the gold "Mega Ball"
1:689,065 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000
Fourth Prize
Match 4 white balls only
1:15,313 $150 $300 $450 $600
Fifth Prize
Match 3 white balls and the gold "Mega Ball"
1:13,781 $150 $300 $450 $600
Sixth Prize
Match 2 white balls and the gold "Mega Ball"
1:844 $10 $20 $30 $40
Seventh Prize
Match 3 white balls only
1:306 $7 $14 $21 $28
Eighth Prize
Match 1 white ball and the gold "Mega Ball"
1:141 $3 $6 $9 $12
Ninth Prize
Match the "Mega Ball" only
1:75 $2 $4 $6 $8
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, Powerball and Lotto contact the Illinois Lottery.

**Megaplier® is a special feature that allows a winner to multiply the original prize amount. Mega Millions players can multiply their Mega Millions prizes by 2, 3 or 4 times (does not include the jackpot). The Match 5 white balls prize with Megaplier® option will always be multiplied 4X’s for $1 million cash. A player must choose the Megaplier option when they buy their Mega Millions ticket.

THE RULES

Drawing Procedures

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).

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