What Are the Odds? Breaking Down Your Chances of Winning the $80M Mega Millions.
When the Mega Millions jackpot reaches $80 million, it grabs everyone’s attention.
The biggest reason why most of us won’t win the Mega Millions is the incredible odds. For every ticket you buy, you have a 1 in 302.6 million chance of winning the $80 million jackpot.
While winning the jackpot may seem nearly impossible, the odds of winning any prize in Mega Millions are better at 1 in 24.
If you manage to match all five white balls but not the Mega Ball, you’ll win $1 million (before taxes).
To hit the Mega Millions jackpot, you have to match the Mega Ball in addition to the five white balls.
For those dreaming of the $1 million prize, you’ve got a 1 in 12.6 million chance of hitting that win.
Even with all these odds stacked against you, luck is the only thing that matters in the lottery.
While the odds are stacked against you, playing the lottery can be fun if done in moderation.