How To Play
Everything you need to know to play and win big.
1
Pick Your Numbers
Select 5 main numbers from 1-47 and 1 Mega from 1-27. You can choose your own numbers or use Quick Pick for random selections.
2
Buy Your Ticket
Tickets cost $1 per play. Available at authorized California lottery retailers.
3
Watch the Drawing
Drawings are held Wednesday and Saturday at 7:45 PM PT. 5 main numbers are drawn from 1-47, then 1 Mega from 1-27.
4
Check Your Numbers
Match all 5 main numbers plus the Mega to win the top prize. There are 9 prize tiers in total.
Drawing Schedule
Wednesday and Saturday — 7:45 PM PT
Ticket sales cut off 1-2 hours before drawing (varies by state)
Overall Odds
| Match | Odds |
|---|---|
| 5 + Mega (Jackpot) | 1 in 41,416,353 |
| 5 + 0 | 1 in 1,592,937 |
| 4 + Mega | 1 in 197,221 |
| 4 + 0 | 1 in 7,585 |
| 3 + Mega | 1 in 4,810 |
| Any Prize | 1 in 23 |
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