Check the current Mega Millions rules and prize structure on the official Mega Millions website
Choose your numbers: select 5 numbers from 1–70 and 1 Mega Ball number from 1–25
Play by purchasing a ticket at an authorized retailer or through an official online lottery service (where available)
Review your selections before confirming purchase
Keep your ticket and verify it matches your selected numbers
To check results, compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers published after the drawing
If you match at least the minimum winning combination for a prize tier, claim your prize according to your state’s or retailer’s instructions
Sign the back of your ticket (if required) and follow all claim deadlines and validation requirements