As one of the most well-known games in the world, nearly every player wants to know exactly how to play Mega Millions but more importantly, they want to know how they can hold a winning Mega Millions ticket. You have to crawl before you can walk so we’re sharing a step-by-step guide for you to follow before entering the next drawing.

You might be thinking that this has nothing to do with a Mega Millions drawing but having a verified Lotto247 account is a lot more important than you think. No matter what game you’re playing, you always want to ensure that you buy tickets from reputable lottery retailers. You could win all the cash in the world but if you’re not playing with a platform where payment is guaranteed, then all your ticket sales will be in vain.

1. Visit Lotto247’s homepage and click “Register”
2. A short form will appear that you will need to complete as accurately as possible

3. Once the form has been successfully completed you will get a registration confirmation email. As the final step, simply click the link in the email to confirm your account

A lottery’s entry cost will differ from game to game so it’s important to have enough funds in your account to ensure that you can play whenever you want.

At Lotto247, we have a dozen different ways you can fund your account. When you initially register your Lotto247 account be sure to use accurate information. We want you to enjoy our platform in ways that are most convenient to you so we offer a wide range of both international and local payment methods. When you register your account, the information you provide will unlock features specific to your location. Unfortunately, when you provide incorrect information these special features will not be available to you.

TIP: if you’ve accidentally provided incorrect information then you can easily update it in your account settings. If this does not help, then reach out to us for further assistance.

There are so many ways to win that you’re actually spoilt for choice. Every lottery player has their own strategy to help them increase their odds of winning and before you even eye Mega Millions, be sure to work out what will be best for you.

1. Look at the Mega Millions hot and cold numbers

2. Pick an equal number of odd and even numbers

3. Let a past winner inspire you by researching their tips past and using their winning stories as a guide

4. Don’t only use special dates but mix and match them to form unique combinations

Now that your account is set up and you’re all prepped, it’s time for you to be in the running to win some prize amounts.

You have to be logged in to play any of our games.

You will need to select your first five numbers from a possible 70 and then you’ll need to select one gold Mega Ball number from a possible 25.

Select them yourself: with this option you have full control over what you pick and how you pick them. This is the perfect opportunity for you to put your chosen lottery strategy to good use too.

Use the Mega Millions quick pick option: let our built-in random number generator pick your numbers in a matter of seconds. This feature is especially handy when you’re running late and you need to enter ASAP.

Once you’re happy with your picks you can confirm your entries and then you’ll officially be entered and in the running to win a prize.

You’ve entered but what happens now? The following Mega Millions information is just what you need to know.

A: Twice a week on Tuesday nights and Friday nights.

In order to win the Mega Millions jackpot, you’ll need to match all six winning numbers drawn. While the top tier prize is always the goal, there are a total of nine ways you can win a prize. Even if you don’t end up matching all six numbers, there are exciting non-jackpot prizes that are still up for grabs.

The more numbers you match during a draw the more you increase non-jackpot prizes coming your way.

5 numbers + Mega Ball – Jackpot

5 numbers  US – $1,000,000

4 numbers + Mega Ball – US $10,000

4 numbers – US $500

3 numbers + Mega Ball – US $200

3 numbers – US $10

2 numbers + Mega Ball – US $10

1 number + Mega Ball – US $4

Mega Ball – US $2

A: The winning results are released in three different ways at Lotto247.

1. If you play Mega Millions with us then we’ll send you an email with the winning numbers and how much you’ve won. Once you’ve received this email you can also check your estimated jackpot winnings or lower tier prize amounts by logging into your Lotto247 account and checking your balance.

2. The results will be updated on our Mega Millions results page.

3. Players who win big can look forward to receiving a personal call from one of our Customer Service Representatives to confirm the win and congratulate them on their prize.

A: All Lotto247 winners benefit from a no-claim process. This means that we do not require you to submit a claim, we automatically credit your winnings into your Lotto247 account.

Once winnings have been credited, you can then decide if you’d like to opt for the cash option payout or if you’d like to spend it on playing more lotteries and games. If you’d like to cash out your winnings you can submit a withdrawal request and your money will be paid as a lump sum as one immediate payment.

A: The prize will then be divided equally between all winners. In the case of a single ticket winning, that player will take home the full amount.

A: Unfortunately not. Multiple draws do not happen on the same night so if you want to try your luck you will need to enter the next draw. To avoid this from ever happening to you, we highly recommend that you play well in advance so that nothing ever stands in your way of winning big and living free.

With all these tips in one hand and luck in the other, are you ready to add your name to our list of winners? Go ahead and play Mega Millions online today!