Mega Millions Lottery Results

The USA has many different types of lotteries but one of the most popular, played in 12 states is the Mega Millions draw. This game is popular because the jackpots can be rolled over to accumulate a big prize, prizes can be won from matching just one number, and the jackpot starts at a generous $15 million.

States that are involved in Mega Millions include California, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, New York, Texas, Washington and Virginia. All the other states that play the lottery play the other major draw known as the Powerball games. Arkansas, the latest state to legalise gambling will decide later if it wants to join either of the major lottery draws.

To win any prize you have to match the numbers that are drawn – you choose five main numbers from number one to fifty six, then a bonus ball number from one to forty six. The smallest prize is for $2 and comes from matching one bonus ball number. Generally, getting a golden ball as well as a main ball will guarantee a bigger prize and you must get the Mega Millions ball to win the main jackpot.

The Mega Millions game is drawn using the traditional type of rotating drum where the balls are chosen one at a time. Mega balls are gold and the standard balls are white. The balls are drawn at random. You can pick the same number in the golden Mega Millions ball section as well as in the standard draw. You must pick six numbers altogether to play and there are no rules as to what sequences or patterns you can play in.

Once you have bought your ticket, don’t forget to check the Mega Millions results! Draws are help by WSB-TV in Atlanta at 11pm EST two days a week – Tuesday and Friday. When the jackpots rollover to large amounts, (sometimes as much as $200 million) the draw will be moved to a grander location like New York’s Times Square to mark the occasion.

You can watch the results by watching the lottery show, but if you can’t you can always check the results afterwards using an interactive television service, or listening to the radio. You can also check on the internet, where the results will be available 24/7 and also in the newspaper, if you aren’t near any media sources. Make sure you are checking the right Mega Millions game since so many are drawn. Check the date it was drawn and make sure it matches your ticket!

There are also automated services that you can use to check results – check the official Mega Millions sites to see the various ways you can check. IF you are playing a syndicate, don’t forget to check results – sometimes people will leave it to another member of the syndicate and they may forget or read the results wrong so always remember to look – otherwise you will never know if you win or not!