The Mega Millions jackpot has reached US$392 million for the next drawing, scheduled for this Tuesday, June 9, at 11pm Brasília time. The cash value corresponds to approximately US$173.3 million. The last draw, held on Friday, June 5th, had no winner of the main prize. The numbers drawn were 13, 30, 50, 52, 66 and Mega Ball 2.
Players need to choose five main numbers between 1 and 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. Each bet costs $5 and automatically includes the multiplier, which can increase secondary prizes by 2 to 10 times. The jackpot has no maximum limit and grows with each draw without a winner.
How to bet on Mega Millions
The lottery is available in 45 US states, the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands. Bettors can purchase tickets from authorized retailers or use online courier services that send scanned copies of official tickets. Platforms like TheLotter allow you to select numbers manually, use random option or systematic bets that cover more combinations.
- Game options include individual bets with a minimum of two lines
- Pools divide the cost between participants and increase the number of tickets
- Packages combine multiple lines into a single order
- Subscriptions guarantee automatic participation in several consecutive draws
The draws take place every Tuesday and Friday. The betting deadline closes shortly before the draw, depending on the state.
Multiplier increases secondary prizes
The multiplier integrates all bets and only affects non-jackpot prizes. A match of five main numbers, for example, can yield from US$2 million to US$10 million depending on the multiplier drawn. Secondary prizes range from US$10, for matching just the Mega Ball, to higher values in intermediate categories.
The main jackpot is only paid in full to those who match all six numbers. In case of multiple winners, the amount is divided. Smaller prizes are credited directly to online accounts where applicable, while jackpots require in-person pickup at the official lottery.
Recent lottery records
Mega Millions has paid out billion-dollar jackpots on several occasions. In August 2023, a Florida ticket won $1.602 billion, the largest in lottery history. Other significant awards included US$1.337 billion in 2022 and amounts above US$1 billion in later years.
As of December 2024, Rosemary Casarotti has earned $1.2 billion in California. In March 2026, a player from Illinois took $536 million. International winners have also registered prizes via online services, with prizes worth tens of thousands of dollars in smaller categories.
Prize rules and taxes
Winners receive notification via email or SMS on online platforms. Small prizes are deposited into the account. Larger amounts require in-person attendance, with logistical support from the betting service. American federal and state taxes are levied on premiums, varying by state. California, for example, does not charge a state tax on lotteries.
Players should always check local rules as not all states allow direct online betting. Courier services act legally when purchasing physical tickets on behalf of the customer.
Next steps and probabilities
The next draw takes place this Tuesday. The jackpot continues to roll over if there is no winner. The odds of hitting the jackpot are approximately 1 in 290 million. Bettors look for strategies like pools to improve relative probabilities without changing individual odds.
The lottery maintains recent updates that accelerate jackpot growth and improve odds in some categories. Anyone wishing to participate must finalize bets within the official deadline.
