Mega Millions Drawing Time

The Mega Millions lottery is a popular lottery game in the United States. It is played in 45 states, as well as Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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The Mega Millions lottery involves drawing five white balls from a pool of 70 and one gold Mega Ball from a pool of 25.

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To win the jackpot, players must match all six numbers. The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 302 million.

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Mega Millions drawings take place twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).

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This corresponds to Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:30 am IST (India Standard Time).

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When no player wins the jackpot, the prize money rolls over to the next drawing, resulting in even larger jackpots.

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This can lead to jackpots worth hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars.

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The Mega Millions lottery offers various prize tiers, ranging from $2 for matching just the Mega Ball to the jackpot prize for matching all six numbers.

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Each drawing produces a set of winning numbers. Players can check their tickets against these numbers to see if they have won a prize.

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The winning numbers are announced on television and online.

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The Megaplier is an optional feature that can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. Players must choose this option when they purchase their ticket.

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March 12, 2021 - An Oakland County lottery club has claimed the largest prize in Michigan Lottery history, a $1.05 billion Mega Millions® jackpot.

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Another winner May 21, 2021, drawing has been claimed. The jackpot had an annuity value of $516 million.

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The Mega Millions lottery is an exciting game that offers players a chance to win life-changing jackpots. However, it's important to play responsibly and avoid falling victim to scams.

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