Mega Millions Lottery Latest & Historical Draw Results, Winning Odds, Predictions, and Rules
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- 28 57
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- 39 27
- 45 25
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- 13 & 52 5x
- 25 & 68 3x
- 4 & 56 3x
- 36 & 43 3x
- 43 & 58 3x
- 6, 40, 55 2x
- 36, 43, 58 2x
- 34, 49, 59 2x
- 13, 30, 52 2x
- 24, 59, 65 2x
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- Longest Ladder: 2 steps
True Winning Odds & Probability for Mega Millions
This table details the true odds of winning Mega Millions calculated using Baba's proprietary tool—no fluff, no marketing lies.
| Match | Probability* | Win % | True Odds ? Dec (Decimal) The total multiplier returned on a win (e.g. 2.50). Standard in South Africa, Europe & Australia. ML (Moneyline) US Odds. A positive number (e.g. +150), shows the profit made on a 100 unit bet. | Math |
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5+M | 1 / 290,472,336 ~ 1 in 290.5M | 0.0000003% | Dec: 290,472,336 ML: +29,047,233,500 | ? Pick(5 out of 5)Winners Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
5 | 1 / 12,629,232 ~ 1 in 12.6M | 0.0000079% | Dec: 12,629,232 ML: +1,262,923,100 | ? Pick(5 out of 5)Winners Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 23)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
4+M | 1 / 893,761 ~ 1 in 894k | 0.00011% | Dec: 893,761.03 ML: +89,376,003 | ? Pick(4 out of 5)Winners × Pick(1 out of 65)Losers Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
4 | 1 / 38,859 ~ 1 in 39k | 0.00257% | Dec: 38,859.18 ML: +3,885,818 | ? Pick(4 out of 5)Winners × Pick(1 out of 65)Losers Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 23)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
3+M | 1 / 13,965 ~ 1 in 14k | 0.00716% | Dec: 13,965.02 ML: +1,396,402 | ? Pick(3 out of 5)Winners × Pick(2 out of 65)Losers Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
3 | 1 / 607.2 ~ 1 in 607 | 0.16% | Dec: 607.17 ML: +60,617 | ? Pick(3 out of 5)Winners × Pick(2 out of 65)Losers Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 23)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
2+M | 1 / 665 1 in 665 | 0.15% | Dec: 665 ML: +66,400 | ? Pick(2 out of 5)Winners × Pick(3 out of 65)Losers Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
2 | 1 / 28.91 ~ 1 in 29 | 3.46% | Dec: 28.91 ML: +2,791 | ? Pick(2 out of 5)Winners × Pick(3 out of 65)Losers Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 23)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
1+M | 1 / 85.81 ~ 1 in 86 | 1.17% | Dec: 85.81 ML: +8,481 | ? Pick(1 out of 5)Winners × Pick(4 out of 65)Losers Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
1 | 1 / 3.73 ~ 1 in 4 | 26.8% | Dec: 3.73 ML: +273 | ? Pick(1 out of 5)Winners × Pick(4 out of 65)Losers Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 23)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
0+M | 1 / 35.17 ~ 1 in 35 | 2.84% | Dec: 35.17 ML: +3,417 | ? Pick(0 out of 5)Winners × Pick(5 out of 65)Losers Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
0 | 1 / 1.53 ~ 1 in 2 | 65.4% | Dec: 1.53 ML: +53 | ? Pick(0 out of 5)Winners × Pick(5 out of 65)Losers Pick(5 out of 70)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 23)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 24)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
Understanding the Odds for Mega Millions
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Detailed Game Rules
- Pick 5 numbers from 1–70. Then, select 1 MegaBall from a separate pool of 1–24.
- This is a two-drum lottery game.
- Official draws take place on Tue & Fri. However, due to time zones, for South African players this takes place on Wed & Sat morning at 06:00.
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Historical Results
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Look, if you’re a punter in Mzansi, you’ve definitely heard the hype about the US Mega Millions lottery. It’s the American heavyweight of the lotto world, known for throwing around jackpots that make our local Lotto look like pocket change. But in South Africa, we don’t play the game like the Yanks do. We don’t buy the physical tickets; we bet on the official results.
This page is your go-to HQ for keeping track of the latest and historical Mega Millions results, learning the rules of the game, and diving into the winning odds and stat-based lucky number predictions to give you that edge.
The official draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m Eastern Time (which is early Wednesday and Saturday mornings for us in SA). Whether you’re chasing hot numbers or trusting your dream numbers, this is where the strategy begins.
About the Mega Millions Lottery
The Mega Millions didn’t just appear yesterday. It started its life back on August 31, 1996, under the name “The Big Game.” The very first draw went down on September 6, 1996, with only six states—Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Virginia—getting in on the action.
Back then, it was a once-a-week Friday affair. But the demand was massive, and by February 1998, they added the Tuesday draw. In 2002, the game rebranded to Mega Millions, briefly calling itself “The Big Game Mega Millions” before the old name was retired for good. The iconic gold ball logo with six stars was born then, representing the original six states that started the fire.
The game has seen several “matrix” changes to keep the jackpots growing. Currently, the Mega Millions is played across 45 US states, plus DC and the US Virgin Islands. A massive shift happened on April 5, 2025, with the first draw under new regulations on April 8.
Key updates from the 2025 overhaul include:
- Staggering Start: The minimum advertised jackpot was bumped to $50 million.
- Ticket Price: Official US tickets moved to $5 per play.
- Improved Odds: The number pool was tweaked (1-70 for white balls, and the gold MegaBall pool decreased to 1-24) to ensure more frequent big wins.
For us in South Africa, these changes are great news because bigger US jackpots mean more eyes on the results we’re betting on.
Drawing Logistics: Transparency You Can Trust
The Mega Millions draws are a high-tech operation held at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The process is supervised by the Georgia Lottery and hosted by familiar industry faces like John Crow, Carol Blackmon, and Adria Wofford. This level of transparency is why the Mega Millions remains one of the most trusted lottery games for SA bettors.
Mega Millions Lottery Betting in SA: The Lucky Numbers Advantage
Now, listen closely because this is where the Baba gives you the real gems. When you use a licensed South African lottery site, you aren’t restricted by the rigid rules of the official draw and can still play it legally. Here’s why betting on Mega Millions results is often better than buying a ticket:
- No Lost Tickets: Everything is digital. No more panic attacks because you washed your trousers with a winning ticket in the pocket.
- Fixed Payouts: Unlike the official US prize pool which gets split between winners, SA sites offer fixed-odds betting. You know exactly what you’ll win if your numbers land.
- Bet from R1: While the Yanks have to cough up $5 (nearly R90+) for a single line, you can start your hustle from as little as R1. Even better if you can find one-Rand casinos.
- Diverse Markets: Most South African casinos won’t let you bet on the full Grand Jackpot (all 5 numbers + MegaBall), but they open up a world of other markets. You can bet on:
- Lower-tier outcomes (matching 1, 2, 3, or 4 numbers).
- Odd or Even numbers.
- High or Low number spreads.
- Hot and Cold numbers based on historical data.
- Dream Numbers: Use your Fafi visions to pick your fate. Check the full list of Fafi dream numbers.
- Numbers Not Drawn during the draw.
- Multi-Lotto Betting: You can use your favourite set of numbers—whether they’re based on stats or a dream—to bet on the Mega Millions lottery, then turn around and use those same numbers for the UK 49s, the Russian Goslotto, or even our own SA PowerBall.
About the Megaplier Add-On
In the official US draw, there’s a feature called the Megaplier. It’s an add-on that can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5, or even 10 times. While the specific Megaplier isn’t usually a direct option for SA bettors, the spirit of it lives on through the special lucky number bonuses and boosted payouts offered by our local Saffa bookies, which the Americans can’t even touch.
Mega Millions Record Jackpots: The Hall of Fame
While we bet on the fixed-odds lottery results in SA, it’s the massive US prize pool that drives the excitement worldwide. Check out these record-breaking draws—this is the data that keeps the world watching.
| Annuity Value (USD) | Cash Value (USD) | Drawing Date | Winner(s) | Why It’s Exciting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.602 Billion | $783.3 Million | Aug 8, 2023 | 1 (FL) | Largest annuity jackpot in Mega Millions history. |
| $1.537 Billion | $878.0 Million | Oct 23, 2018 | 1 (SC) | Largest cash value payout ever awarded. |
| $1.348 Billion | $723.5 Million | Jan 13, 2023 | 1 (ME) | Third largest annuity jackpot. |
| $1.337 Billion | $780.5 Million | July 29, 2022 | 1 (IL) | Massive Illinois win that gripped the globe. |
| $1.270 Billion | $572.0 Million | Dec 27, 2024 | 1 (CA) | A historic California Christmas miracle. |
| $1.130 Billion | $537.5 Million | Mar 26, 2024 | 1 (NJ) | First billion-dollar win of 2024. |
| $1.000 Billion | $739.6 Million | Jan 22, 2021 | 1 (MI) | Won by a lottery club in Michigan. |
| $980.0 Million | $452.2 Million | Nov 15, 2025 | 1 (GA) | The most recent “near-billion” giant. |
| $656.0 Million | $474.0 Million | Mar 30, 2012 | 3 (MD, KS, IL) | The legendary draw that stood as a record for years. |
| $648.0 Million | $347.7 Million | Dec 17, 2013 | 2 (CA, GA) | One of the first major wins after the 2013 rule changes. |
| $363.0 Million | $180.0 Million | May 9, 2000 | 2 (IL, MI) | Largest jackpot from the original “The Big Game” era. |
🎓 Baba’s Insider Take on the Numbers: Looking at that table, you’ll notice that most of the “Big Dogs” (the billion-dollar draws) happened in the last few years. This is due to the matrix changes we mentioned earlier—the game is designed to roll over and create these monsters.
Even though we are betting on fixed-odds in South Africa, these massive US milestones are what push the Lucky Numbers markets into overdrive. When the US jackpot crosses the $1 billion mark, the betting volume here in Mzansi rises!
Track the Mega Millions Results & Predict Your Win
Success in this game isn’t just about luck; it’s about staying informed. You can find the official drawing videos on the Mega Millions website shortly after the draw, but the best way to stay ahead is to bookmark this page.
We provide:
- Live Result Feeds: Check your numbers as soon as they drop.
- Historical Data: Look back at months of draws to spot patterns.
- Statistical Predictions: We analyze the Hot (frequently drawn) and Cold (overdue) numbers to help you craft your next bet.
Ready to turn that R1 into a payday? Bet on the US Mega Millions results today!