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Winning Mega Millions jackpot
Odds
1 in 302,575,350
per ticket · United States (Mega Millions)
What this means
Slightly longer odds than Powerball's current matrix. Same compare caveats apply: per-ticket vs lifetime frames don't mix cleanly.
Methodology
Exact combinatorial odds for matching 5 white balls (from 70) plus the Mega Ball (from 25). Jackpot only; lower tiers excluded.
Updated 2026-01-15
Source
Mega Millions official odds ↗Share
Odds of winning mega millions: 1 in 302,575,350 (per ticket). — How Likely Is That? https://www.howlikelyisthat.com/odds/odds-of-winning-mega-millions
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