Buy a Mega Millions ticket from an authorized lottery retailer
Choose five numbers from 1 to 70
Choose one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25
Or ask for a Quick Pick to have numbers selected randomly
Pay the ticket price
Check the drawing schedule for the next Mega Millions drawing
Match the drawn numbers to win a prize
Match all five white balls and the Mega Ball to win the jackpot
Add the Megaplier option where available to increase non-jackpot prizes
Check your ticket after the drawing
Claim any winnings according to your state lottery rules