Lottery reference
Mega Millions Odds
This page summarizes Mega Millions top-prize odds and the main prize-tier structure. Odds describe probability only. They do not predict the next draw.
Mega Millions prize tiers and odds
| Match | Prize tier | Approx. odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Mega Ball | Jackpot | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| 5 | $2,000,000–$10,000,000 depending on multiplier range | 1 in 12,629,232 |
| 4 + Mega Ball | $20,000–$100,000 depending on multiplier range | 1 in 893,761 |
| 4 | $1,000–$5,000 depending on multiplier range | 1 in 38,859 |
| 3 + Mega Ball | $400–$2,000 depending on multiplier range | 1 in 13,965 |
| 3 | $20–$100 depending on multiplier range | 1 in 607 |
Overall odds: about 1 in 23. Always check the official local operator before purchase, because prize values, add-ons and local rules can change.
How to read lottery odds
Odds such as “1 in 139,838,160” mean one winning combination among that many possible combinations for the stated prize tier. Buying more lines increases the number of combinations you hold, but it does not remove randomness.
Source and update note
This guide uses the stored LottoWinners.club results archive plus the public rule source listed below. Official operator pages can change. Re-check rules before playing.