$30,000 second prize
Matching all five numbers without the Megaball wins $30,000, 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 Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire. 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 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 Tri-State jackpot starts at $1,000,000, grows until won (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 899,278 |
| 4 + Megaball | $1,300 | 1 in 24,980 |
| 4 of 5 | $150 | 1 in 4,996 |
| 3 + Megaball | $25 | 1 in 714 |
| 3 of 5 | $7 | 1 in 143 |
| 2 + Megaball | $5 | 1 in 63 |
| 2 of 5 | $2 | 1 in 13 |
| 1 + Megaball | $2 | 1 in 15 |
Source: https://vtlottery.com/games/megabucks
Special features
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized Vermont Lottery Commission retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://vtlottery.com. Vermont withholds 6% 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 and 4 of 5 pays $150.
- Overall odds of winning a prize are about 1 in 5.9.
- Vermont withholds 6% state income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000.
Frequently asked questions
Pick five numbers from 1–41 and one Megaball from 1–6 (or 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.