About Mega Millions

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game with MEGA jackpots and MEGA fun. With millions of people playing, jackpots can roll to even higher levels at a faster rate. You choose six numbers and there are nine exciting ways to win in the game. Until further notice, the starting jackpot will vary based on sales and will be announced before each drawing.

Cost per Play: $5.00

Drawing Days: Tuesday and Friday at 9:00 p.m. Mountain Time. You have until 8:00 p.m. on draw days to purchase your Mega Millions tickets.

Multiple Draws: You may play the same set of numbers for up to 24 consecutive drawings.

Overall Odds: 1:24

How to Play

Play slips are available at Montana Lottery sales agents. Fill out the play slip. Give your completed play slip to the Montana Lottery sales agent. They will enter your chosen numbers and provide you with a ticket.

Select Quick Pick to generate your numbers randomly, OR go to Step 2 to select your numbers.

Select 5 numbers between 1 and 70 and one Mega Ball number between 1 and 24. 

Select Multi-Draw (optional) if you would like to play the same numbers for more than one drawing. You can choose 2 to 24 consecutive drawings.

Repeat number selection for up to 5 plays. Each play costs $5.

To purchase a Mega Millions ticket at a Treasure Play terminal:

Select the red “LOTTO GAMES” button.

Insert the exact amount of cash for your purchase. This machine does not give change.

Press the “Buy” button on the game screen when complete.

Insert the exact amount of cash for your purchase. This machine does not give change.

Press the “Buy” button on the game screen when complete.

Select the Lotto game of choice. Next, select the desired number of plays, options, and draws.

To purchase a Mega Millions ticket at a DreamTouch terminal, select the Mega Millions button on the screen.

Quick Pick

Or, for a Quick Play option: Insert the exact cash amount for your ticket (no change will be provided), then select from the five options to receive (1-5 plays) for the next upcoming draw, with randomly generated numbers selected for you. Collect your printed ticket from the bin.

Insert the exact cash amount for your ticket (no change will be provided), then select the “Buy Now” button. Collect your printed ticket from the bin.

Select the number of plays and the number of draws.

Select the “Choose Your Numbers” button.

Select five numbers.

Select one Mega Ball number.

Adjust the number of draws.

Insert the exact cash amount for your ticket (no change will be provided), then select the “Buy Now” button. Collect your printed ticket from the bin.

Choose Your Own Numbers