The Mega Millions jackpot in Connecticut (as of November 20, 2020) is an estimated $045 million. The Connecticut Lottery offers Mega Millions with draws every Tuesday and Friday. The Mega Millions draw consists of five white balls, numbered 1 to 70, and one gold Mega Ball numbered 1 to 25.
The minimum jackpot for Mega Millions is $40 million, and with rollovers the jackpot can increase to hundreds of millions of dollars. The largest jackpot ever won in Connecticut was a $326 million jackpot won in March 2011.
What do you get for 1 Mega Millions?
The amount you can win in a Mega Millions drawing depends on the jackpot amount, whether the jackpot is won or multiple winners split the jackpot, and the amount wagered. If you play just one ticket, and you match all five white balls and the Mega Ball, you can win the full jackpot amount.
In most cases this will range from $40 million to $1 billion or more!.
The minimum Mega Millions jackpot is $40 million. If more than one ticket holder wins the Mega Millions jackpot, the prize money will be split among the winners according to the terms of that particular drawing.
In addition to the Jackpot, there are lower-tier prizes offered for matching fewer numbers. The associated prize for matching just the five white balls ranges from $1 million to $3 million, depending on the amount of the jackpot at the time.
If a Wild Card is chosen, then the $1 million prize for matching the five white balls will be paid out in accordance with the particular rules of that drawing.
How much is Mega Millions per game?
The cost of a Mega Millions ticket is $2 per game. You can choose to pay an additional $1, also known as the Megaplier, which can multiply any non-jackpot prizes up to five times the original amount.
This means you could win up to $5 million for matching all five white balls, or up to $2 million for matching four white balls plus the Mega Ball. The overall odds of winning a prize from Mega Millions are 1 in 24.
What time is Mega Millions drawing in CT?
The Mega Millions lottery drawing takes place at 11:00 PM Eastern Time in Connecticut. The ticket sales close at 10:45 PM Eastern Time, so make sure you purchase your ticket before then. Mega Millions is held on Tuesday and Friday nights and the winning numbers are drawn from two separate machines.
The first five numbers are taken from the first machine, while the sixth number is taken from the second machine. Drawings are shown on television stations around the country, including local Connecticut stations.
If you want to watch the drawing live, check your local listings for the station you can watch it on.
What happens if you get all 5 numbers but not the Powerball?
If you get all 5 numbers correctly but not the Powerball, you will still win a prize. Depending on the numbers that you have matched, you can win anywhere from $4 to $1 million. Any prizes won below the jackpot will be multiplied by the Power Play option if it was added to the ticket.
Power Play is an additional feature that can increase any non-jackpot prizes. If you have selected Power Play, all non-jackpot prizes are multiplied by two, three, four, or five times the original amount (the multiplier is randomly selected prior to the drawing).
The only amount that is not multiplied is the jackpot.
Do you get anything for 2 mega numbers?
Yes, if you match two out of the six numbers in a Mega Millions drawing, then you win a prize! Depending on the amount wagered, the amount won can range from $2 up to $750. However, it is important to note that the top prize of $1 million can only be won by matching all five numbers plus the Mega Ball number.
Do you win if you get 2 numbers on Lotto?
No, you do not win if you get just two numbers in a Lotto draw. Depending on the rules of the particular Lotto game, you normally need at least three matching numbers in the same draw to be eligible for a prize.
As an example, the United Kingdom’s Lotto game requires you to get six matching numbers in the same draw to win the jackpot.
What happens if you get the Mega Ball number only?
If you get the Mega Ball number only, it depends on the lottery game you are playing. In some games, getting just the Mega Ball number will result in a win. In other games, you must match two or more other numbers to be eligible for a prize.
In the Mega Millions game, for example, you must match the Mega Ball in addition to at least one other number to win anything. Otherwise, you will not receive any money if you just match the Mega Ball number.
Do you win anything for just the Mega Ball?
No, you only win the top prize if you match all five numbers plus the Mega Ball number. Any other number combination will not result in a prize. The only consolation prize for matching just the Mega Ball number is the Match 5 prize, which equals the minimum $500,000 prize.
How many numbers do you need to win mega?
To win the Mega Millions lottery, you must match all five main numbers between 1 and 70, plus one Mega Ball number between 1 and 25. If you match all six numbers correctly, you will win the jackpot. If no one matches all six numbers, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw.
If more than one person wins, the jackpot is evenly divided between the winners. So, in order to win the Mega Millions lottery, you need to match a total of six numbers.
How many numbers pays in Mega Millions?
In the Mega Millions lottery, players must select five numbers from a set of 1-70, and they must also select one Mega Ball number from a set of 1-25. The set of five numbers that players select is called the “white ball” numbers, and the Mega Ball number is called the “gold ball” number.
Players win a prize by matching the numbers they select with the “winning combination” drawn each drawing. Prizes are awarded based on how many numbers a player matches. If players match all six of the winning numbers, they win the jackpot, which can reach huge sums of money.
If players match five numbers, they win the second prize, which can sometimes be as much as $1 million. Other prizes are awarded for matching fewer numbers.
What does 2 draws mean in Mega Millions?
A ‘two draws’ in Mega Millions refers to playing the same set of numbers and wager amount for two consecutive drawings. Two consecutive drawings could be Tuesday and Friday, or Friday and Tuesday. By playing two draws, the odds of winning remain the same, but players get two chances to win, with one entry.
Therefore, if you are playing Mega Millions, the two draws can give you two chances at winning the jackpot. It’s important to note, however, that Mega Millions ticket sales close at least 15 minutes before the drawings.
If a draw occurs and the ticket is not purchased before the deadline, that set of numbers and wager amount won’t be included for the two draws.
Do you win anything on Mega Millions If you only have two numbers?
No, you do not win any prizes on Mega Millions if you only match two numbers. To win any prize on Mega Millions, you must match all five white ball numbers (1-70) plus the Mega Ball number (1-25). If you match two white ball numbers plus the Mega Ball number, you will only be eligible for the Mega Millions $2 prize.
Any prizes won on Mega Millions require a minimum of three matching numbers, with the exception of the Mega Millions $2 prize.