How to Play Mega Millions

Playing is easy. To learn how, follow the 5 simple steps.

STEP 1

Using a Lottery playslip, which you can find at any Lottery retailer, pick 5 numbers between 1 and 70 and 1 Mega number between 1 and 25. You can also select Quick Pick®, or just ask the cashier for a Mega Millions Quick Pick, and the random number generator will choose the numbers for you.

To play the same numbers for consecutive draws, just mark Advance Play®.

Advance Play allows you to play multiple draws with one purchase.

You can play up to 10 consecutive draws on one playslip by marking the Advance Play box.

STEP 2

Pay $2 per play for each Mega Millions ticket. Your ticket is your receipt. Once it prints, the play cannot be cancelled or refunded.

STEP 3

Know the draw times. Mega Millions draws take place Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. Draw entry closes at 7:45 p.m. on the day of the draw.

STEP 4

Remember that Mega Millions has 9 winning ball combinations. The more numbers on your ticket that match the numbers drawn, the more you win.

STEP 5

Use any of these ways to see if you’re a Mega Millions winner: