Mega Millions prize tiers, odds & division payouts
5 of 70 + 1 of 24. 9 prize divisions. Drawn tue · fri · 11:00pm et.
| Division / Match | Odds |
|---|---|
| Div 15 + Mega Ball | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| Div 25 | 1 in 12,629,232 |
| Div 34 + Mega Ball | 1 in 893,761 |
| Div 44 | 1 in 38,859 |
| Div 53 + Mega Ball | 1 in 13,965 |
| Div 63 | 1 in 607 |
| Div 72 + Mega Ball | 1 in 665 |
| Div 81 + Mega Ball | 1 in 86 |
| Div 9Mega Ball only | 1 in 35 |
| —Any prize | 1 in 23 |
Latest draw payouts (2026-08-21)
| Division | Winners | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Div 1 | 0 | — |
| Div 2 | 0 | $2,000,000–$10,000,000 (Multiplier 2x–10x) |
| Div 3 | 1 | $20,000–$100,000 (Multiplier 2x–10x) |
| Div 4 | 112 | $1,000–$5,000 (Multiplier 2x–10x) |
| Div 5 | 302 | $400–$2,000 (Multiplier 2x–10x) |
| Div 6 | 7,353 | $20–$100 (Multiplier 2x–10x) |
| Div 7 | 7,249 | $20–$100 (Multiplier 2x–10x) |
| Div 8 | 58,671 | $14–$70 (Multiplier 2x–10x) |
| Div 9 | 147,106 | $10–$50 (Multiplier 2x–10x) |
Per-tier prize and winner counts from the 2026-08-21 Mega Millions draw.Open full draw page
Frequently asked
What are the Mega Millions prize divisions?
Mega Millions pays out across 9 prize divisions. Division 1 (the jackpot) is reserved for entries matching every main number plus the Mega Ball. Lower divisions reward partial matches, with prize amounts decreasing as the match requirements ease.
What's the minimum jackpot?
$50M — when no Division 1 winner is found, the prize rolls into the next Mega Millions draw and the jackpot grows. The largest historical jackpot we track for Mega Millions is US$1.602B (Aug 2023).
What were the latest Mega Millions division payouts?
Latest Mega Millions draw paid 9 divisions. Division 1 rolled over — estimated $113M into the next draw.
How are prize amounts calculated?
Most Mega Millions divisions are pari-mutuel: a fixed percentage of the prize pool is split equally among that division's winners. With more winners in a tier, each ticket gets less; with fewer winners, more. Some lower divisions or jackpot-side games may use a fixed-prize structure instead.
How do I claim a Mega Millions prize?
Claim through the official Mega Millions Consortium, not through this site. Smaller prizes can usually be paid at any authorised retailer; larger amounts require contacting the lottery operator directly with the original ticket and ID. Claim windows commonly run 90–180 days from the draw date.
Are Mega Millions prizes taxed?
Yes. US lottery prizes above the federal reporting threshold ($600) are taxable. Federal withholding starts at 24% for prizes over $5,000, and most states also impose state income tax on lottery winnings. The exact rate depends on the winning state.
Are the prize numbers on this page official?
Numbers shown are aggregated from public draw broadcasts and operator pages. Always reconcile against Mega Millions Consortium's own record before claiming any prize. We do not pay prizes and have no affiliation with the operating lottery.
How many Mega Millions draws are indexed here?
We currently track 920 Mega Millions draws on lottoresult.io with full winning-number, jackpot, and division payout history. Use the game page to browse the full archive or open any individual date for details.