How can I bet on Saturday's £1M Mega Millions?
Next draw: £1M on Saturday, 28 Dec 2024 UTC
What Is The US Mega Millions?
Mega Millions is one of America's biggest jackpot games, and the size of the payouts is legendary. In 2012, the biggest ever top prize of $656m led to worldwide news reports. But can you bet on the outcome of this massive jackpot lottery from the UK?
At Lottomart Games, you can win those humongous Mega Millions jackpots by betting on the outcome of the draw. The draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at 23:00 Eastern Time (ET), so approximately 04:00 UK time on Wednesday and Saturday in the UK, and there's a minimum $20m top prize available for every draw and 9 ways to win!
How does betting on a lottery differ from buying a ticket?
If you're not in the US, you don't have the option to buy a physical lottery ticket in a store, but you can still be a part of these huge jackpot events by betting on the outcome online. The game's structure stays the same, so you'll notice very little difference when selecting your numbers for the Mega Millions at Lottomart Games. And if you manage to successfully predict the 5 main draw numbers and the Mega Ball and hit the main jackpot prize, then Lottomart Games will be paying you out the ming boggling sum of money! To find out more about betting on lotteries online with Lottomart games, visit our lotto page here.
How do I check my Mega Millions results?
If you have purchased a line bet on the Mega Millions, we will make the results available as fast as possible after the official draw concludes. You can find out the draw results at any time by going to the "My Buys" section of the Lottomart site or app.
Most wins will automatically be credited to your account once the draw has concluded. This usually means your win will be in your account within a few hours. Bigger prizes from the top prize tiers may be subject to additional verification checks before being credited to your account and may take a little longer.
The Mega Millions draw history can be found here.
Can I improve my chances of winning the Mega Millions?
At Lottomart Games, we offer you the exclusive opportunity to use a feature we developed called Boost! This gives our players a greater chance of potentially scoring a major jackpot win on any of the great worldwide lotteries. The way Boost works is pretty simple.
The Mega Millions jackpot has hit £320m, and the question becomes: do you want one shot at the £320m, or would you prefer 32 shots at winning £10m? That's what we offer at Lottomart Games!
The Boost feature works by giving you an increased number of line bets, for the same price, in exchange for a proportionate decrease in the value of the main jackpot prize. So you can have 32 lines for a £10m jackpot or 1 line for a £320m - all for the same price.
How To Bet On The US Mega Millions In The UK?
The first thing is to sign up for a Lottomart account if you haven't done so already, as that gives you access to our fantastic portfolio of 1,700+ slot games, lotto draws and scratch cards we have on-site. The next step is to navigate to the Lotto tab on the website or app and find the MEGA MILLIONS thumbnail. From here, you can buy 5 Quick Picks for £15 or individual line bets at £3 a pop. With Quick Pick, the numbers get automatically chosen for you. Of course, you can also choose your numbers. Everything you need to know about the Mega Millions lotto draw is there at your fingertips, rules, prizes, and (if applicable) draw history.
When Does The US Mega Millions Draw Take Place?
The Mega Millions lotto draw occurs every Tuesday and Friday in Atlanta, U.S.A. That's 04:00 UK time every Wednesday and Saturday.
Other Lottery Betting at Lottomart
Mega Millions is not the only lotto draw players can bet on here at Lottomart. We have over 10 worldwide lottos, including the US Powerball (another stateside lotto draw), Irish Lotto, and the immensely popular Europe Millions draw, not to mention lottos from Poland, the UK, Italy, and more. Just take a look at our range below!
Mega Millions FAQs
What Is Mega Millions Betting?
Mega Millions betting is a form of lottery betting which allows players to select numbers and place a stake on the outcome of the Mega Millions draw in the US.
How To Bet On The Mega Millions?
Betting on the Mega Millions is a simple process. Choose your numbers, place your bet and wait for the draw results.
Where Can I Bet On The Mega Millions?
You can bet on the Mega Millions lottery with Lottomart. The process is easy, create an account at Lottomart to bet on all the popular lotteries.
When Can I Bet On The Mega Millions?
Drawn every Wednesday and Saturday at 04:00 (UK time), players can bet on the Mega Millions at any time leading up to each draw.
Can you play Mega Millions in the UK?
Yes, players can bet on the Mega Millions in the UK. At Lottomart, you can select your numbers for the US Mega Millions draw.
Mega Millions Rules
Mega Millions lets you bet on the outcome of America's Mega Millions. You select numbers in the same way as Mega Millions lottery players and the result of your bet is decided by the underlying lottery draw held at the studios of WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Mega Millions draws Tuesday and Friday evenings at 23:00 Eastern Time (ET), including holidays. This is normally 04:00 UK time on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Summary
- Draws Tuesday and Friday evenings at 23:00 Eastern Time (ET), which is approximately 04:00 UK time on Wednesdays and Saturdays
- 1 in 24.1 chance of winning a prize per line bet
- No minimum jackpot
- No minimum jackpot growth
- 9 ways to win
- 5/70 + 1/25 (Mega Ball) format
- Advance purchase option normally available
- Boost option normally available
How to play and win
To make a bet:
A line bet consists of 6 numbers from 2 separate pools:
- 5 different numbers from 1 to 70
- 1 number from 1 to 25, known as the Mega Ball
You can choose your own numbers or use quick pick to have numbers selected for you.
Bet options:
You can:
- Add line bets to your bet slip.
- Bet upcoming draws with the future draws option, subject to availability.
- Boost your line bets up to 32 times, subject to availability.
To win:
The objective is to match the numbers for each individual line bet to the numbers drawn in the underlying lottery draw.
- 5 main numbers are drawn and 1 separate Mega Ball is drawn.
- Matching all 5 main numbers and the Mega Ball in one line bet wins the jackpot.
- You can only win 1 prize (the highest matching prize tier) for each line bet.
See below for all matching combinations.
How to check your results
We will make results available as soon as possible after the underlying draw has taken place. You will find all draw details by going to My Buys.
Most prizes will be credited to your account immediately. Bigger wins in the top prize tiers may be subject to additional verification procedures and adjustments. If you haven't heard from us directly, please check your bet ticket for more information and wait a few hours for your account to be credited.
Combinations & odds of winning
For prize values, see the prizes tab. Prize types are defined as follows:
- Type A is a jackpot and means that the prize pool in this category will be divided by the total of all winning combinations by Lottomart players, players in the EU Lotto network, and players of the underlying lottery draw.
- Type B is the same as Type A but is not a jackpot.
- Type C means the prize awarded is independent of winners in the underlying draw and is not further adjusted by winning combinations by Lottomart players or players in the EU Lotto network.
Tier 1 (Jackpot)
- Match 5 + Mega Ball to win
- Type A prize & subject to adjustments
- 1 in 302,575,350 odds of winning
- No minimum jackpot
Tier 2
- Match 5 to win
- Type B prize & subject to adjustments
- 1 in 12,607,306 odds of winning
Tier 3
- Match 4 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize & subject to adjustments
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 931,001 odds of winning
Tier 4
- Match 4 to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 38,792 odds of winning
Tier 5
- Match 3 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 14,547 odds of winning
Tier 6
- Match 3 to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 606 odds of winning
Tier 7
- Match 2 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 693 odds of winning
Tier 8
- Match 1 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 89 odds of winning
Tier 9
- Match the Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 37 odds of winning
Adjustments
- Match 5 to win
- Type B prize & subject to adjustments
- 1 in 12,607,306 odds of winning
Tier 3
- Match 4 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize & subject to adjustments
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 931,001 odds of winning
Tier 4
- Match 4 to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 38,792 odds of winning
Tier 5
- Match 3 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 14,547 odds of winning
Tier 6
- Match 3 to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 606 odds of winning
Tier 7
- Match 2 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 693 odds of winning
Tier 8
- Match 1 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 89 odds of winning
Tier 9
- Match the Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 37 odds of winning
Adjustments
- Match 4 to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 38,792 odds of winning
Tier 5
- Match 3 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 14,547 odds of winning
Tier 6
- Match 3 to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 606 odds of winning
Tier 7
- Match 2 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 693 odds of winning
Tier 8
- Match 1 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 89 odds of winning
Tier 9
- Match the Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 37 odds of winning
Adjustments
- Match 3 to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 606 odds of winning
Tier 7
- Match 2 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 693 odds of winning
Tier 8
- Match 1 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 89 odds of winning
Tier 9
- Match the Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 37 odds of winning
Adjustments
- Match 1 + Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 89 odds of winning
Tier 9
- Match the Mega Ball to win
- Type C prize
- Fixed prize
- 1 in 37 odds of winning
Adjustments
Prize tiers 1, 2, and 3 are subject to a 38% reduction; the equivalent deduction for state and federal tax that is paid by winners of the underlying lottery draw.
Prize tier 1 (the jackpot) may be subject to an additional adjustment if it is paid all at once (lump sum) rather than in yearly instalments (annuity). Lump sum payouts are subject to a variable prize reduction, which is at minimum 40%. The final lump sum reduction percentage depends on the size of the jackpot and is determined by the underlying lottery for each draw. Winners may request their preferred option; however, the final payout plan chosen is at our sole discretion.
The advertised jackpot amount shows the value without any deductions or lump sum reductions. The max jackpot value shown is for indicative purposes only and uses the 38% tax deduction and an estimated 40% lump sum reduction value. The final jackpot value that will be paid out can only be determined once the draw has concluded and the final lump sum reduction percentage is known.
Other options
We don't currently support Just the Jackpot or Megaplier options.
General
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