CT MEGA Millions Results & Player’s Guide

CT Mega Millions FAQs

• Where is Mega Millions drawn?

  The drawings are held at the studios of WSB-TV in Atlanta, GA (supervised by the Georgia Lottery), and televised on WCCT-TV in Hartford, CT. Past draws are available to watch online here: Mega Millions Past Drawings

• Is it possible for the Megaball number to be the same as one of the five white ball numbers?

  Yes. The five white ball numbers and the one Megaball number are drawn from separate sets of balls, so the Megaball number could be the same as one of the white ball numbers.

• Which has better odds — picking my own numbers or requesting a Quick Pick?

  Whether you pick your own numbers or have the terminal randomly select numbers for you, the odds of winning are the same.

• What is the Megaplier?

  Megaplier can be added to any Mega Millions play as an option to increase non-jackpot winnings up to five times. A multiplier of 2, 3, 4 or 5 is randomly selected during the drawing for determining Megaplier prizes.

• Where is Mega Millions played?

  Mega Millions is available through 45 state lotteries plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

• Why should I use a play slip to play my numbers?

  Using a play slip saves time and will ensure that the numbers you selected are the ones played.  A play slip can produce up to 5 plays at $2 per play for a regular Mega Millions ticket, and $3 total per play for Megaplier tickets.

• How much do Mega Millions tickets cost?

  Mega Millions tickets cost $2 per play. The Megaplier option costs an additional $1 per play.

• Can I purchase Mega Millions tickets in advance?

  To play multiple upcoming draws, request up to 26 Multi Draws either on the playslip or through the retailer. Multi Draws will include the next upcoming draw and be consecutive from that draw. Draws cannot be skipped.

• Can a Mega Millions ticket be voided or canceled?

  No. Once a Mega Millions ticket has been printed, it cannot be canceled.

• What is an Exchange Ticket?

  You do not have to wait to cash in a winning Mega Millions ticket when you play Advance Action. To claim your prize, present your ticket to any Lottery Retailer. They will cash your ticket, and give you an Exchange Ticket in place of your original ticket. Your Exchange Ticket will be valid for the remaining number of active drawings on the ticket.

• Do Mega Millions tickets expire?

  Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date on which the prize was won.

• Do I have to match the numbers in the exact order drawn?

  No. The order of the five white balls drawn does not matter, but the Megaball must match the Megaball number on the ticket.

• Can I redeem a winning Mega Millions ticket in any state?

  Although the winning numbers are the same in all Mega Millions states, a ticket must be redeemed in the state in which it was purchased.

• I lost my ticket. Can I claim a prize with a playslip or store receipt?

  Mega Millions prizes can only be claimed with a ticket printed from the lottery terminal. Playslips or store receipts will not constitute proof of purchase. Lottery tickets are bearer instruments, meaning the person who presents the ticket for claim will be presumed to be the owner. Always sign the back of any lottery ticket immediately. If you lose a ticket before you sign it, you no longer have valid ownership of the ticket.

• If the Megaball is drawn from a set of 25 balls, why are the odds of winning with just the Megaball not 1 to 25?

  The odds of winning the $2 prize for matching just the Megaball are 1 in 37 because the odds are a combination of 1.) matching the Megaball and 2.) not matching any of the white ball numbers. The odds of matching the Megaball and one white ball are 1 in 89.

• What happens if more than one person wins the jackpot?

  If there is more than one jackpot-winning ticket, the prize will be split equally among the winners.

• Why does a jackpot winner receive a smaller amount than the advertised jackpot?

  The advertised jackpot is the total amount won if a winner selects an annuity over 30 annual payments (29 years). The amount of cash on hand is actually less than that and the advertised jackpot is what the cash on hand would total if invested over the 29 years. If a player chooses a lump sum, the player does not receive the interest that the cash on hand would have earned over 29 years. Applicable withholding taxes will also be deducted.

• What happens if the jackpot is not claimed?

  If the jackpot is not claimed within the time frame set by the jurisdiction in which it was won, the jackpot funds will be returned to the states based on each state’s proportion of the sales that contributed to that jackpot.

• What happens if an annuity prizewinner dies?

  Annual prize payments can continue to be paid to the winner’s heirs, or the annuity may be cashed out by the estate.