California Mega Millions Questions and Answers

Pick up a California Mega Million play slip. Mark five numbers from 1 to 56 and a MEGA number from 1 to 46 for each play. On any play, you can mark Quick Pick to select just the 5 numbers, or just the MEGA number, or both.

You may also select up to 5 additional Quick Pick plays on each play slip.

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Question		Answer
What is the cost for California Mega Millions?		$1 per pick - with advanced play you the same numbers for consecutive draws if you select 2-8, 16 or 20 Advance Plays.
What is the number pool?		Mark five numbers from 1 to 56 and a MEGA number from 1 to 46 for each play.
Can I select quick picks?		Available by selecting the quick pick option.
When are the draws held?		Twice a week in the evening, Tuesday and Friday.
Where can I play online?		California Mega Millions can't be played online. You can play: State Wide Mega Millions

The MEGA Millions pool closes each Tuesday and Friday at 7:45 p.m.

What are the Odds of winning California Mega Millions?

Match	Odds Of Winning
*5 out of 5 plus Mega*	1:175,711,536
*5 out of 5*	1:3,904,701
*Any 4 of 5 and Mega*	1:689,065
*Any 4 of 5*	1:15,313
*Any 3 of 5 and Mega*	1:13,781
*Any 3 of 5*	1:306
*Any 2 of 5 and Mega*	1:844
*Any 1 of 5 and Mega*	1:141
*Only Mega*	1:75

*overall*	39.89

If you win California Mega Millions

Jackpot prize is paid in 26 annual installments. If you win the Jackpot, you will have 60 days from the Lotterys payment approval date to choose the cash value of the prize instead of 26 annual payments. Cash Value is a single cash payment, estimated at 40% to 50% of the estimated jackpot amount.
For more information on California Lottery Games, we would recommend you visit:

California State Lottery Association

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