Play Mega Millions online
You can play Mega Millions online from outside the US through a ticket service that buys an official ticket in the US for you. With Lottos Online a line costs €10.00: you pick your numbers (or a Quick Pick), pay online, and get an email with your numbers and a scan of your ticket before the draw. Prizes are added to your account; jackpot winners get help with the claim.
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How to buy Mega Millions tickets online
- Open the Mega Millions page of a ticket service such as Lottos Online and create a free account.
- Choose your numbers: 5 numbers from 1–70 plus a Mega Ball from 1–24, or a Quick Pick. Choose how many lines and draws.
- Pay online before the cut-off, a few hours before the draw.
- Get your ticket: the service buys an official ticket in the US, emails you your numbers as proof of purchase, and shows you a scan of the ticket in your account.
- After the draw your ticket is checked for you. Prizes are added to your account; for a jackpot or other large prize, the service helps you claim it.
How much a Mega Millions ticket costs online
In the US a Mega Millions line costs $5. Bought online from abroad it costs more, because the price covers buying the ticket in the US for you, scanning and keeping it, and handling any prize. At Lottos Online a line is €10.00 (checked 3 November 2026). See what a Mega Millions ticket costs in your currency.
When is the Mega Millions draw in your time zone?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11pm Eastern Time. The next draw is at:
| Where | Next draw (local time) |
|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Tuesday 23:00 |
| Pacific Canada | Tuesday 21:00 |
| Mexico City | Tuesday 22:00 |
| Colombia | Tuesday 23:00 |
| UK | Wednesday 04:00 |
| Romania | Wednesday 06:00 |
| UAE | Wednesday 08:00 |
| India | Wednesday 09:30 |
| New Zealand | Wednesday 17:00 |
Online ticket sales close a few hours before the draw.
Can I play Mega Millions from my country?
You don’t need to be a US citizen or resident to play Mega Millions. Whether you may use an online ticket service depends on the law where you live: some countries allow it, some restrict it, and some ticket services don’t accept players from certain countries. Lottos Online doesn’t accept players from the US or Denmark, for example. Check your local rules before you play, and play only if you are 18 or over.
Mega Millions at a glance
- 5 numbers from 1–70 plus a Mega Ball from 1–24.
- Drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11pm Eastern Time.
- Jackpot odds 1 in 290,472,336; odds of winning any prize 1 in 23.
- Since April 2025 every $5 play includes a built-in multiplier of 2x to 10x on the prizes below the jackpot.
- The jackpot starts at $50 million and rolls over until someone matches all six numbers.
- Matching the five white balls without the Mega Ball wins at least $2 million.
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Questions about playing Mega Millions online
- Can I play Mega Millions online from outside the US?
- Yes. You don’t need to be a US citizen or resident to play Mega Millions. From outside the US you play through a ticket service such as Lottos Online, which buys an official ticket in the US on your behalf and sends you a scan of it. Check that playing is allowed where you live first.
- How do I buy Mega Millions tickets online?
- Choose your numbers or a Quick Pick on the ticket service’s Mega Millions page, choose how many draws, and pay. The service buys your ticket before the cut-off, a few hours before the draw, and emails you your numbers. You can then see a scan of the ticket in your account.
- How much does a Mega Millions ticket cost online?
- A play is $5 in the US (since April 2025, with a built-in multiplier). Bought online from outside the US it costs more, because the price includes buying, scanning and keeping the ticket for you: €10.00 a line at Lottos Online (November 2026).
- What happens if I win?
- The ticket service checks your ticket against the official results. Smaller prizes are added to your account, and you can withdraw them. If you win the jackpot or another large prize, the service helps you claim it. US tax is withheld on large prizes; how much depends on your country.
- Is playing Mega Millions online safe?
- It is as safe as the service you use. Choose one that buys official tickets, shows you a scan before the draw, says who runs it, and has clear terms. Lottos Online is run by Marvicap Limited in Cyprus and has an office in the US to buy tickets.
- When is the Mega Millions draw?
- Tuesday and Friday at 11pm Eastern Time. The table on this page shows the next draw in your time zone. Online ticket sales close a few hours earlier.
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