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Features, fun facts and the stories behind the biggest Mega Millions wins, plus the latest on the jackpot. The winning numbers for every drawing go up on our results page as soon as they're official.
40 Drawings, 14.3 Million Winning Tickets: Anatomy of Mega Millions' Longest Jackpot Run
Mega Millions' longest jackpot run lasted 40 drawings in 2025. Here's what happened between the June reset and the $983 million win, including 14.3 million winning tickets.
Why Mega Millions Is Drawn in Atlanta: The Georgia Lottery's Role in the Game
Every Mega Millions drawing comes from a TV studio in Atlanta. Here's how Georgia ended up as the game's home and what its role involves.
Why the Mega Ball Matters More Than People Think: The Math Behind the Second Drum
The Mega Ball drum only holds 24 numbers, but it shapes Mega Millions' odds more than the 70-number drum does. Here's the math behind why.
The 9 Ways to Win Mega Millions: Every Prize Tier Explained
Mega Millions isn't just about the jackpot. Here's a full breakdown of all 9 prize tiers, their odds, and how the built-in multiplier applies to each.
Why Mega Millions and Powerball Never Draw on the Same Night
Powerball draws Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Mega Millions draws Tuesday and Friday. Here's the real reason their schedules never collide.
The 2017 Price Hike: The Change That Rewrote Mega Millions' Rules
In 2017, Mega Millions doubled its ticket price and changed its entire number formula. Here's exactly what changed and why.
Mega Millions for Non-U.S. Residents: Can You Play and Win From Abroad?
Live outside the United States? Here's whether you can play Mega Millions and win as a foreigner, and what the rules actually say about it.
From $1 Ticket to $1 Billion: The Complete Timeline of Mega Millions History
Mega Millions started as a $1 regional lottery in 6 states in 1996. Today it produces billion-dollar jackpots. Here's the complete story of how it got there.
The Jackpot That Never Stops Growing: How Mega Millions Rollovers Actually Work
Unlike other lotteries, Mega Millions has no jackpot cap. Find out how the rollover mechanism works, why jackpots can reach billions, and what changed in 2025.
Mega Millions hits $430 million… what would you do with that kind of money?
Mega Millions reaches a $430 million jackpot, bringing back the ultimate question: what would you do with that money? Explore how the prize builds and why it captures global attention.
Why nobody really understands the odds of Mega Millions
Discover why the odds of Mega Millions are so often misunderstood, how human psychology distorts probability, and what the real chances of winning actually mean.