You’ve probably heard of the Mega Millions and Powerball, but do you know how much of a chance you have of winning a prize? There are a few ways to increase your chances of winning. Learn about the Megaplier, which will double the prize you win if you don’t match the jackpot numbers.
Mega Millions
The Mega Millions jackpot lottery has had a number of big winners over the years. The biggest jackpot ever won was $315 million in July 2012 in Illinois, and several other winners have won more than that. Some of the winners were from California and Illinois, such as Dan & Julie Colby of Hennepin, Ill., who won the jackpot for $36 million on June 11, 2010. Another winner of a recent Mega Millions jackpot was Mary Shammas, who won the jackpot for $64 million on May 25, 2010.
Powerball
The Powerball jackpot lottery offers several different payout options. One is a lump sum payment, while the other is a series of monthly payments. If you win the jackpot, you will have 60 days to choose between the two. The first is the cash option, which pays out a cash equivalent of approximately half the advertised jackpot. In addition, you can select the annuity option, which gives you thirty payments of approximately 5% per year.
Jackpot Triple Play
Jackpot Triple Play is a popular lottery game in which you have to match six numbers to win the jackpot. The game also offers prizes if you match five or four numbers, or three numbers. There are also many combinations that you can make, and you can read about them on the game’s page. There is also an archive of older draws so you can check out which combinations have been drawn before.
Odds to win $10
The odds to win $10 in the jackpot lottery are about one in 693 tickets. However, the odds are higher when you buy more than 10 tickets. You’re more likely to win if you play the Mega Millions game, which has a base minimum jackpot of $30 million.
Odds to win $10 by matching three white balls
The odds to win $10 by matching three white balls in the Mega Millions lottery are astronomical. While there’s a one in every 143 million chance to win the jackpot, it’s more likely to win by matching two white balls and one yellow ball. A $10 prize will more than cover the price of the ticket, and you can use the money to buy more tickets.
Rules for claiming prizes
If you win a jackpot lottery prize, you have to follow the rules for claiming your prize. You must submit a photocopy of your identification along with a completed Affidavit of Multiple Ownership. If you are a non-U.S. citizen, you must provide an address in a country other than the U.S., because 30 percent of your prize amount will be automatically withheld for mandatory income withholding taxes.