Mega Million

New York Mega Millions (Lottery Game):
The New York Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game. This game is played in
45 states, including the Districts of Columbia and Virgin Islands of America, total of 47
jurisdictions. The Mega Millions lottery game offers a jackpot prize of about $1,000,000 if all five
lottery numbers match the results. The prize money varies in price depending upon the numbers
matched. The player of this game has to select a total of 6 numbers, 5-numbers for the white
balls or 1-number for the golden ball; the white balls contain numbers from 1-70 and the Golden
ball has numbers between 1-25.
The New York Mega Millions lottery game, also known as the Big Game, was first discovered
in 1995 and organised by an American Government and Bureaucratic Lottery Games. Since the
interest in the multi-state games was quite high all the time. In the year 2002, many states such
as New York or Ohio joined Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey,
and Virginia to develop the Mega Millions lottery game. The biggest jackpot in the history of
Mega Millions was about $1.5 billion in the year 2018.
Mega Millions Rules And Regulations:
This game involves a total of six numbers. The player has to select five numbers for white balls
and one number for golden balls. The white balls contain numbers from 1-70 and the golden ball
has numbers from 1-25.
To play this game, the following rules should need to be followed:
1-Go to any Mega Millions lottery retailer in your state and buy a ticket. The tickets cost $2 per
person.
2-Select 5 white ball numbers (1-70) and 1 golden ball number(1-25). You have two options
while selecting the numbers (choose numbers according to your choice or ask for a quick pick).
The Quick Pick option will automatically generate the numbers for you.
3-Now wait for the results. The big game results are drawn every Tuesday or Friday at 11:00
pm.
$When the results are out, match the numbers with the lottery draw.
If all six numbers (five white balls plus one Golden ball) match with the result numbers, then you
will hit a jackpot.
If 5 white balls are matched, you will receive a prize of about $1,000,000.
If you have matched 5 numbers (4 white balls and 1 golden ball), you have won $10,000.
If there are four matched numbers (only 4 white balls ), you will get a prize of about $500.
If there are 3 white balls or one golden ball match, you will receive $200.
If only 3 white balls match, the prize money of about $10 will be given to you. The same price
money you will receive, if 2 white or one golden ball matched.
Receive $4 if only one golden or white ball matches.
And if only 1 golden ball number matches, you will be given $2.
Here is the table that will give you information about the odds of winning and a predetermined
amount on the 2nd to 9th prizes.
Matched Numbers Prize Money Odds of Winning
6 (5 white balls and 1 golden ball) Jackpot 1 in 302,575,350
5 (white balls) $1,000,000 1 in 12,607,306
5 (4 white balls and 1 golden ball) $10,000 1 in 931,001
4 (white balls) $500 1 in 38,792
4 (3 white balls and 1 golden ball) $200 1 in 14,547
3 (white balls) $10 1 in 606
3 (2 white balls and 1 golden ball) $10 1 in 693
2 (1 white ball and 1 golden ball) $4 1 in 89
1 (golden ball) $2 1 in 37
The odds of winning are higher in 1-37.
Some states such as California offer a jackpot prize through the pre-mutual
process, in which prize money varies based on the number of sales or
winners.
Just the Jackpot:
Some countries have “Just the Jackpot” offers. In this offer, the player will play just for the
jackpot and he will not be eligible to participate in other prize levels. The ticket for this lottery
costs about $3. If you want to take part in this offer, then you will have to go through this
procedure.
First of all, if it is available in your jurisdiction, you will have to visit the lottery website or licensed
Mega Millions retailer shop for complete information.
Buy a ticket for just the jackpot. You have two chances to win the jackpot The jackpot prize
money is not the same for each draw but varies according to the sale of tickets and the number
of winners.
Megaplier feature:
Some countries also provide a Megaplier feature. This feature applies to the non-jackpot
prizes and increases your prize money by 2 ,3 ,4 and 5 times. If you want to play for this offer,
then you need to pay an additional $1 per play. The Megaplier feature is applied to the results
before the MegaMillions drawings. The increase in the number of non-jackpot prizes depends
upon the Megaplier number selection.
Here‘s the table that gives you information about the megaplier feature:
Numbers
matched
No Megaplier Megaplier 2 Megaplier 3 Megaplier 4 Megaplier 5
5 + MB* Jackpot Jackpot Jackpot Jackpot Jackpot
5 $1 million $2 million $3 million $4 million $5 million
4 + MB $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
4 $500 $1,000 $1500 $2000 $2500
3 + MB $200 $400 $600 $800 $1000
3 $10 $20 $30 $40 $50
2 + MB $10 $20 $30 $40 $50
1+ MB $4 $8 $12 $16 $20
0 + MB $2 $4 $6 $8 $10
However, if you win the Mega Millions jackpot, then you have two options in which you can
receive your prize.
Annuity option:
This kind of payment option applies to the Mega Millions jackpot prizes only. The prize amount
is paid out as one immediate payment that is followed by 29 annual payments.The best aspect
of this option is that each payment is 5% larger than the previous one. That means if your initial
typical jackpot payment is about $1.5 million then it will increase to 6.2 millions in the future.
This helps you to improve your lifestyle and also provides purchasing power in inflation period.
Cash option :
This is the second option applied to your jackpot prize. In this case, all the prize money is paid
out as a lump-sum payment that is equal to all cash in the Mega Millions Jackpot prize pool.
Results for the jackpot winners are drawn every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
Frequently asked Options(FAQ’s):
Q 1:Can the Mega Millions tickets purchased in one state be
redeemed in another?
Ans: As the Mega Millions tickets are sold by the individual lotteries, the winning tickets must
be redeemed in the state in which they are bought.
Q 2: What is the drawing time of Mega Millions results for jackpot
winners?
Ans: The results of the jackpot winners are drawn every Wednesday or Saturday (morning)
Q 3:Do I have an option to buy Mega Millions tickets online?
Ans:It depends upon the state in which you are. If you are in Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky,
Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or the District
of Columbia, then you have an option to buy Mega Millions tickets Online. For this purpose, you
will have to register with the lotteries in these jurisdictions. You can also purchase subscriptions
for Mega Millions online in New York.
Q 4: Is it necessary to be a resident of New York or any other
state if you want to play Mega Millions?
Ans: No, it is not necessary to be a resident of the states offering the Mega Millions Game,
but you need to be physically present at the time of buying a ticket.
Q 5: Are there any taxes on the Mega Millions prizes?
Ans: Yes, according to the law of any state, taxes are applied to the lottery prizes. The winner
needs to pay these taxes in order to receive the reward money.
Q 6:How can you get your prize money after winning the jackpot?
Ans: You have one of two options to claim your jackpot reward:
Annuity Option: In this option, the lottery money is paid out as an immediate payment
followed by 29 payments. Each payment is 5% greater than the previous one.
Cash option: All the prize money is paid out as one lump sum payment. This lump sum
payment is equal to all the Mega Millions in jackpot prizes.
Q 7:Can a player play for another level if he purchases a ticket for
``Just the Jackpot”?
Ans: No, the player is not eligible to play for other levels with a “just the Jackpot” ticket.
Q 8:How much does a ticket for “Just the Jackpot” cost?
Ans: The ticket costs $3 and the player has two chances to play for the jackpot only.
Q 9:What is a Megaplier feature?
Ans: This offer is provided by some states that extend your prize up to 2 ,3 ,4 and 5 times.
The Megaplier feature is not applied to the jackpot. They have to pay an additional $1 to play
this feature.
Q 10: Do all the jackpot prizes match the previous jackpot prizes?
Ans: The jackpots prices vary every year. The jackpot prize money is fixed depending on the
number of tickets, sold or the number of winners.
Q 11:What should I do if I receive a call about winning a huge
Mega Millions prize?
Ans: If you have not bought any Mega Millions ticket then it is a scam call and you can report
this to the contact numbers given on the Megaplier website.
Q 12: How long can you claim your reward?
Ans: You can claim your reward within one year from the draw date.
Q 13:Do I have to match all the numbers on an order form?
Ans: No, you can choose numbers in any order.
Q 14:What is the eastern time of the Mega Millions draw results?
And:The results are drawn every Tuesday or Friday at 11:00 p.m.