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Mega Millions FAQs
The Mega Millions lottery draws take place twice a week on Tuesday and Friday nights at 11:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). For those in South Africa, this translates to Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 5:00 AM South African Standard Time (SAST).
To play Mega Millions from South Africa, you can use online lottery services that allow international players to bet on the outcome of the draw. Here's how you can participate:
- Select a Service: Choose a reputable online lottery betting service that offers access to Mega Millions.
- Create an Account: Sign up and create an account on the platform.
- Pick Your Numbers: In Mega Millions, you select five numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25.
- Purchase Your Ticket: After choosing your numbers, buy your ticket through the platform. They will purchase an official ticket on your behalf or allow you to bet on the draw's outcome.
- Wait for the Draw: Watch the draw times and check your numbers once the results are announced.
Winning the Mega Millions requires matching the numbers drawn on the night of the lottery. The more numbers you match, the bigger your prize...
In April 2023, the biggest Mega Millions jackpot ever won was a staggering $1.537 billion. This record-breaking prize was claimed by a single ticket in South Carolina on October 23, 2018. It stands as one of the largest lottery jackpots in the world. Jackpot amounts can vary widely, with prizes frequently reaching into the hundreds of millions, making Mega Millions one of the most popular and lucrative lotteries globally.
