$30,000 second prize
Matching all five numbers without the Megaball wins $30,000 (1 in 899,277.6), and there are nine ways to win in all.
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How to Play Megabucks
$2Monday, Wednesday, Saturday5 × [1–41] + 1 × [1–6]
Overview
Tri-State Megabucks is a jackpot game shared by Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Pick five numbers from 1–41 plus a Megaball from 1–6 for $2 per play. The jackpot starts at $1,000,000 and grows until someone matches all five numbers plus the Megaball. Drawings are every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 7:59 p.m. ET.
How to play — step by step
1. Select 5 numbers
Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 41, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.
2. Select 1 bonus number
Choose 1 bonus number from 1 to 6. This ball is drawn separately from the main numbers.
3. Know the sales cutoff
Tickets can be bought daily until 7:50 p.m. ET on the night of the drawing.
4. Choose how many drawings
Pay $2 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.
Draw schedule
| Megabucks | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| Megabucks | Monday, Wednesday, Saturday | 7:59 p.m. ET |
Prize table & odds
$2 per play; pick 5 from 1–41 plus a Megaball from 1–6. The jackpot starts at $1,000,000, grows until won (30-year annuity or cash) and is divided equally among jackpot winners.
Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 5.9.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Megaball | Jackpot | 1 in 4,496,388 |
| 5 of 5 | $30,000 | 1 in 899,277.6 |
| 4 + Megaball | $1,300 | 1 in 24,979.9 |
| 4 of 5 | $150 | 1 in 4,996 |
| 3 + Megaball | $25 | 1 in 713.7 |
| 3 of 5 | $7 | 1 in 142.7 |
| 2 + Megaball | $5 | 1 in 63 |
| 2 of 5 | $2 | 1 in 12.6 |
| 1 + Megaball | $2 | 1 in 15.3 |
Source: https://www.mainelottery.com/games/megabucksplus.shtml
Special features
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized Maine State Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.mainelottery.com. Maine withholds 7.15% state income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.
Responsible play tips
- Jackpot odds are 1 in 4,496,388; 4 + Megaball pays $1,300 (1 in 24,979.9) and 4 of 5 pays $150 (1 in 4,996).
- Overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 5.9.
- The jackpot is shared equally among winners and can be paid as a 30-year annuity (30 payments over 29 years) or as one cash payment; winners have 60 days from filing a claim to choose.
Frequently asked questions
Pick five numbers from 1–41 and one Megaball from 1–6 (or a Quick Pick) for $2 per play.
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Play responsibly
RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.