How to Play

Think you can handle a Mega Millions Jackpot?

Mega Millions has 9 ways to win, offering more pure excitement as jackpots start at $12 million and keep growing until a lucky winner is a Mega Millionaire! The Mega Millions jackpot has gotten as high as $390 million, and next time it could even go higher!

* Playing is Easy. For $1, you can have the ticket to your wildest dreams! Just select 5 numbers from a field of 56 and 1 number from a field of 46 (the MEGA Ball).* Choose your own numbers or let the computer Quick Pick random numbers for you. You can buy tickets for up to 10 consecutive drawings. With 9 prize levels, including a second prize of $250,000, Mega Millions offers many chances to be a big winner!

* You can select the same number in both fields.

* Pick One. Pick Some. Pick 'Em All-Pick a Playslip. You can pick one, two, or all of your numbers with a Mega Millions playslip. Use the playslip to pick your numbers and fill out all your choices. Play up to five times on a playslip.

* Once You Choose It, You've Got to Check It! Was your playslip marked correctly? Is your ticket exactly what you asked for? Check your Mega Millions ticket to be sure it's accurate. Players are solely responsible for making sure their ticket is exact. ONCE A TICKET HAS BEEN PURCHASED, IT CANNOT BE CANCELED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Players have 180 days from the date of the Mega Millions drawing to claim prizes. Once a Jackpot is claimed, winners have 60 days to choose 26 annual payments or a Mega Millions Cash Option payment in one lump sum.

Washington Mega Millions drawings are held at 8 p.m. Pacific Time every Tuesday and Friday. For more information about Mega Millions, see the official Mega Millions website at www.megamillions.com.

For more detailed how-to-play information, contact the Lottery at 1-800-HOW-2-PLAY (1-800-469-2752) (within Washington state), Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (except state holidays). TDD/TTY: (360) 586-0933.

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase Washington's Lottery tickets.

Prize Levels

* Certain low-tier prizes may be paid on a pari-mutuel basis and could be lower than these published prize levels. Refer to the official game rules for a more detailed explanation.
** The Jackpot prize will be divided equally among multiple Jackpot winning tickets.