Virginia Megamillions (2024)

FAQs

Does 2 correct numbers win anything in Mega Millions? ›

If your ticket matches two numbers and the Mega Ball you'll get $10 but the odds to get there begin to skyrocket to 1 in 693.

How many balls do I need to match for Mega Millions prize? You can win $2 for the matching just one - the Mega Ball. Short of the jackpot, you can win up to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California). You can check all the prize payouts on the Mega Millions site here.

The five most frequent numbers are 17, 31, 10, 46, and 20 — all five have been drawn at least once since the last Mega Millions jackpot was won in December. As for the Mega Ball, only six numbers have been drawn more than 100 times: 1, 3, 9, 10, 15, and 7.

Yes, you can win money if you have 2 numbers in Powerball. Here is a breakdown of the prizes you can win based on the number of matching numbers [2]: Match 2 + Powerball: If you match two numbers and the Powerball, you win $7. Match 2: If you match two numbers without the Powerball, there is no prize.

The specific prize for matching two numbers has recently changed. As of November 7, 2024, customers who take part in "Must Be Won" games will win £5 when they match two numbers in a draw [3]. Previously, matching two numbers would earn you a free Lucky Dip ticket for a future draw [1].

What happens when you match one number on Mega Millions? This one number must be the Mega Ball to win a prize. Matching the Mega Ball wins you $2. The odds of winning matching just the Mega Ball are one in 37.

So, do you win anything for one number in Powerball? Only if the matching number is the red "Powerball number" itself. You'll win a $4 prize which covers the cost of a Powerball ticket plus a little extra to boot.

Technically you can win Powerball with just one number. If you hit on the Powerball number, you get a prize of $4. If you get one ball correct, you have to also hit the Powerball to win $4. If you hit two balls and the Powerball, you win $7.

$536 Million (Indiana) On July 8, 2016, an Indiana couple won this mega jackpot after buying 5 Quick Pick tickets on a road trip. The winning family was able to remain anonymous by accepting their prize through a law firm in the state.

Which state wins Mega Millions the most? ›

New York state is home to the most Mega Millions jackpot winners, with 42 winning tickets sold in the Empire State. California follows with 36 winning tickets sold in-state. The more populated states correlate to selling more Mega Millions jackpot-winning tickets.

The most frequently drawn winning numbers from the main barrel are 17, 7, 11, 2, 3 and 9, while the least frequently drawn are 33, 15, 34, 31, 26 and 1. The most frequently drawn Powerball numbers are 19 and 2, while the least frequently drawn Powerball numbers are 14 and 16.

What happens if you match the Mega Ball only? Do you win anything with one number on Mega Millions? If you match just the Mega Ball (and don't match any of the five regular numbers), you win a $2 prize and break even on the $2 cost of your Mega Millions ticket.

If you get 3 numbers in the Mega Millions drawing with no mega balls, you will win $7.00 to $10. 00. If you get three numbers and one mega ball, expect to receive $150.00 to $200.00. If you purchase a ticket and pay $1 extra for MEGAPLIER it pays 3x the payout listed.

Is the Megaplier worth it? The Megaplier doesn't change your odds of winning Mega Millions, so it's important to keep in mind that it won't guarantee you any prizes. However, if you do win a non-jackpot prize, the Megaplier can significantly upgrade that prize.

The current processing time for error-free claims is 5 to 7 weeks. There are three ways to claim prizes $599 and under: visit a Lottery retailer, claim at a Lottery District Office or claim by mail. Option 1: Visit a Lottery Retailer Best Option!

You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in the drawing. You can win other smaller prizes if you do not match all six numbers in a few different ways. Five white balls + One gold ball = Jackpot. Five white balls = $1 million.

You also win prizes if you match any 3, 4, or 5 numbers of the winning 6-number combination, in any order.