Mega Millions Odds
Understand your chances of winning at Mega Millions. Here's a complete breakdown of all prize tiers and their odds.
Prize Tiers and Odds
Match
5 numbers + Mega Ball
Prize
Jackpot
Odds of Winning
1 in 302,575,350
Probability
0.000000%
Match
5 numbers
Prize
$1,000,000
Odds of Winning
1 in 12,607,306
Probability
0.000008%
Match
4 numbers + Mega Ball
Prize
$10,000
Odds of Winning
1 in 931,001
Probability
0.000107%
Match
4 numbers
Prize
$500
Odds of Winning
1 in 38,792
Probability
0.002578%
Match
3 numbers + Mega Ball
Prize
$200
Odds of Winning
1 in 14,547
Probability
0.006874%
Match
3 numbers
Prize
$10
Odds of Winning
1 in 606
Probability
0.165017%
Match
2 numbers + Mega Ball
Prize
$10
Odds of Winning
1 in 693
Probability
0.144300%
Match
1 number + Mega Ball
Prize
$4
Odds of Winning
1 in 89
Probability
1.123596%
Match
Mega Ball only
Prize
$2
Odds of Winning
1 in 37
Probability
2.702703%
1 in 24
Chance of winning any prize
1 in 302.6M
Chance of winning the jackpot
~$0.60
Per $2 ticket (on average)
Understanding the Odds
What do these odds mean? The odds represent your probability of winning a specific prize. For example, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, meaning if you played every possible combination, you'd win the jackpot once.
Are these odds good? Mega Millions offers better odds than many other lotteries. Your overall chance of winning any prize is about 1 in 24, which is relatively favorable compared to other games.
Can I improve my odds? No. Each ticket has the same odds regardless of which numbers you choose. The lottery is purely a game of chance.
Disclaimer: These odds are for informational purposes. Please play responsibly and only spend what you can afford to lose.