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What is Mega Millions and where can I play the game?

When and where are Mega Millions drawings held?

Can I buy Mega Millions tickets online?

Can I buy Mega Millions tickets if I live in another country?

Where can I get results for Mega Millions?

Is there an email or texting service that sends out winning numbers after the drawings?

Do the numbers on my ticket have to be in the same order as the numbers are drawn?

If I purchase a Mega Millions ticket in one state, can I redeem it in another?

Is there a Mega Millions mobile app?

Why did the ticket price change from $2 to $5 in April 2025?

How much can I win?

How will the multiplier be assigned on my multi-drawing advance play or subscription purchase?

What are the payout options if I win the jackpot?

Can a Mega Millions jackpot winner claim the prize anonymously?

Can a group of people share a Mega Millions prize?

How long do I have to collect a Mega Millions prize?

What happens if I lose a ticket?

Are prizes taxable?

What happens to Mega Millions payments if the winner dies before collecting?

What happens to a Mega Millions jackpot prize if it is not claimed?

Can I still collect my prize if I won on a ticket from the old version of the game?

What was the Megaplier?

What was Just the Jackpot?

How was Mega Millions created?

How does Mega Millions take care of business?

How are Mega Millions jackpots estimated?

Why doesn’t the actual jackpot amount match the estimated value?

Does the public benefit from lottery sales?

I received an email or phone call saying that I have won Mega Millions. Is it legitimate?

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