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    Mega Millions Number Generator

    Need help selecting your Mega Millions numbers? Give our number generator a shot! Simply click the 'Generate' button to randomly select your next set of numbers!*


    How to fill out your Mega Millions play slip

    Mega Millions play slip
    1. 1Each Mega Millions play costs $2.00.
    2. 2Pick five(5) numbers between 1-70 & one(1) Mega Ball number between 1-25.
    3. 3If you'd rather have the Lottery computer randomly select your numbers for you, ask your Retailer for a "Quick Pick." Or if you're using a play slip, mark the Quick Pick (QP) circle.
    4. 4Select how you want to be paid if you win – either Annuity or Cash (the value of the advertised estimated jackpot in a lump sum). Applies to both Mega Millions and Just the Jackpot plays.
    5. 5Megaplier (optional): Mark Yes to add Megaplier for an extra $1 per play to multiply your non-jackpot prize.
    6. 6Multi Draw (optional): To play the same numbers for up to eight consecutive drawings, mark the number of drawings you want, if more than one. Applies to both Mega Millions and Just the Jackpot plays.
    7. 7Just the Jackpot (optional wager): Each Just the Jackpot ticket gives you two Quick Pick plays that can only win the jackpot for just $3.00. Mark the number of tickets you want to purchase.
    8. 8Give your play slip to your retailer. All sales are final.
    9. 9Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday & Friday at approximately 11:00 pm.
    10. 10Purchase your Mega MIllions tickets prior to 10:45 pm on Tuesday & Friday for the drawing.

    For more information, see the Mega Millions Game Rules

    As with all Lottery tickets, care should be taken not to damage the ticket's barcode. An unreadable barcode could delay payout of a winning ticket if it cannot be scanned.

    April 4, 2020 - Mega Millions to Adjust Starting Jackpot Amount, Eliminate Minimum Jackpot Increases

    *These number selections are randomly generated. Each time numbers are generated, a new set of numbers is chosen at random. These numbers are provided for entertainment purposes only. The numbers provided are not connected to any official New Jersey Lottery or Multistate Lottery drawing. In the event a player elects to play the numbers randomly generated in connection with any New Jersey Lottery or Multistate Lottery game, there is no guarantee that such player will win a prize in connection with that game.


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    Odds & Prizes

    Match Prize Odds (per $2 play)
    Jackpot** 1 : 302,575,350
    $1,000,000 1 : 12,607,306
    $10,000 1 : 931,001
    $500 1 : 38,792
    $200 1 : 14,547
    $10 1 : 606
    $10 1 : 693
    $4 1 : 89
    $2 1 : 37

    Odds of winning jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. Overall odds of winning are approximately 1 : 24.

    *Subject to published rules of MEGA MILLIONS and the New Jersey Lottery, the fixed prize amounts indicated here may be pari-mutuel.

    **The JACKPOT prize will be divided equally among multiple winners. The prize is paid in 30 annual installments unless Cash Option is selected.

    NOTE: Any set prizes and Megaplier® prizes, including Match 5+0 prize, may be reduced if claims exceed available prize fund.

    Megaplier®

    Match Prize 2X 3X 4X 5X
    Jackpot** Jackpot** Jackpot** Jackpot** Jackpot**
    $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000
    $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
    $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500
    $200 $400 $600 $800 $1,000
    $10 $20 $30 $40 $50
    $10 $20 $30 $40 $50
    $4 $8 $12 $16 $20
    $2 $4 $6 $8 $10

    NOTE: Any set prizes and Megaplier® prizes, including Match 5+0 prize, may be reduced if claims exceed available prize fund.