About Mega Millions
"Mega Millions is a multi-state US$1 lottery game in the United States. Twelve U.S. states currently license Mega Millions as a provider of multistate lotteries in those states. ... As of 2007, Mega Millions features jackpots of at least US$12 million, payable in 26 annual payments or a lump sum cash payout. ... Mega Millions is drawn Tuesdays and Fridays" [Wikipedia Source]
| Matches | Payout | Odds of winning | |
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| Normal balls (pool of 56) |
Mega ball (pool of 46) |
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| 5 | 1 | $132,000,000 | 1 in 175,711,536 |
| 5 | 0 | $250,000 | 1 in 3,904,701 |
| 4 | 1 | $10,000 | 1 in 689,065 |
| 4 | 0 | $150 | 1 in 15,313 |
| 3 | 1 | $150 | 1 in 13,781 |
| 3 | 0 | $7 | 1 in 306 |
| 2 | 1 | $10 | 1 in 844 |
| 1 | 1 | $3 | 1 in 141 |
| 0 | 1 | $2 | 1 in 75 |
| Overall odds of winning any prize | 1 in 40 | ||
About MegaSlz Beta
MegaSlz is a free AJAX Mega Millions number picker and analyzer. Mega Millions numbers are extremely chaotic and as such are very near impossible to predict. It's my personal belief that your chances can be very very very slightly increased by careful statistical analysis of trends in numbers (although not enough to make any substantial difference). Any number you think of/generate has just as much of a chance of being picked as a Quick Pick. So of course, I provide this program with absolutely no guarantee of any kind. There is additional functionality if you log in. It's a game so have fun and remember to play responsibly. Here's a visual representation of how bad your odds suck.
Open MegaSlz CalculatorSince MegaSlz is still in beta, it is FAR from finished. Many features do NOT WORK. I make no guarantees that what is there even works because I am constantly working on it. There is also no guarantee that the latest numbers picked will be updated the night they are called. There's a script that runs every Wednesday and Saturday morning at about 8am that checks for updates but I usually put them in about 11:20pm eastern. Don't forget, your chances of winning are abysmal!
If you think you have a gambling problem, call the 24 Hour Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-437-1611. Don't ruin your life, it's just a game with terrible odds.
If you win the lottery, after donating a significant portion to SleazySoft, consult with an accountant and a tax attorney and they will give you the specifics on your winnings. Here's an estimated breakdown of your winnings:
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$132,000,000.00 Jackpot Explanation All numbers are estimates, tax rates can change at any time! See additional notes. |
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26x Annuity |
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| Gross Jackpot Before Taxes | $5,076,923.00/yr |
$81,000,000.00 |
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| Gross after Federal Taxes | $3,807,692.25/yr |
$60,750,000.00 |
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| Location | Rate |
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| New York |
$3,546,865.33/yr
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$56,588,625.00
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| + New York City1 |
$3,417,475.68/yr
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$54,524,271.96
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| + New York Yonkers2 |
$3,522,569.30/yr
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$56,200,992.92
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| California |
$3,807,692.25/yr
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$60,750,000.00
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| Georgia |
$3,579,230.71/yr
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$57,105,000.00
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| Illinois |
$3,693,461.48/yr
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$58,927,500.00
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| Maryland Residents |
$3,512,596.10/yr
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$56,041,875.00
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| Maryland Non-residents |
$3,579,230.71/yr
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$57,105,000.00
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| Massachusetts |
$3,617,307.64/yr
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$57,712,500.00
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| Michigan |
$3,659,192.25/yr
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$58,380,750.00
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| New Jersey |
$3,807,692.25/yr
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$60,750,000.00
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| Ohio |
$3,579,230.71/yr
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$57,105,000.00
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| Texas |
$3,807,692.25/yr
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$60,750,000.00
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| Virginia |
$3,655,384.56/yr
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$58,320,000.00
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| Washington |
$3,807,692.25/yr
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$60,750,000.00
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| Non U.S. Resident3 |
$3,553,846.10/yr
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$56,700,000.00
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1New York City residents pay an additional 3.65% so this was factored into the final tax rate. 2Yonkers residents pay an additional 0.685% so this was factored into the final tax rate. 3Non U.S. Residents typically have a flat 30.0% tax rate. Consult with your local government tax authority for more information. Note: The jurisdiction in which you live may impose additional local taxes, beyond those listed here. Please verify all information with your local government tax agency. Most (if not all) state lotteries will deduct other amounts from prize payments, such as child support payments, back taxes, outstanding student loans, and other government agency responsibilities. If any of these tax rates or numbers look incorrect, please contact us with a source and we'll update them. Always consult with a tax attorney and an accountant if you win. |
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