When we want to try our luck at playing the lottery, we all dream of hitting it huge and what we’ll do with a massive jackpot, but in the end, the most likely prizes are small ones from just matching a few numbers. So when you’re playing Mega Millions, can you get a prize for matching just two numbers?
Does matching two numbers on Mega Millions win any prize?
When you’re playing Mega Millions, you probably want to know what you can win for a small prize even if you miss the jackpot. So if you’re playing Mega Millions does matching 2 numbers win a prize? The short answer is only if one of them is the gold Mega Ball. Matching two numbers without a Mega Ball doesn’t win any prize. The good news is that matching the Mega Ball alone is enough to win a prize that’s guaranteed to be more than you paid for the ticket, and if you match one more on top of that, it increases your prize, too!
What are the odds of winning with two numbers on Mega Millions?
Your chances of matching the Mega Ball and winning the minimum prize is 1 in 35. But for matching two numbers of a Mega Ball plus a white ball the probability is 1 in 86. If you combine them the are chances of winning of 1 in 25 for those two options.
What prizes can you win with fewer than three matching numbers on Mega Millions?
Your prize for matching 1 Mega Ball or the Mega Ball plus another number will depend on which of those two options you hit and also the multiplier for that bet on your ticket. The prizes are according to this table
| Multiplier | 2x | 3x | 4x | 5x | 10x |
| Mega Ball only | $10 | $15 | $20 | $25 | $50 |
| Mega Ball + 1 White ball | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
How many numbers do you need to win a prize on Mega Millions?
To win a prize with Mega Millions you just need to match the Mega Ball alone. But if you miss the Mega Ball, you need to match 3 white balls in order to win a prize.
Why matching two numbers doesn’t always win on Mega Millions
Unfortunately, matching two numbers often means you won’t win any prize. If you match two white balls only, that doesn’t meet the criteria to win anything. So if your two matching balls don’t include the Mega Ball, it’s too bad for today, but maybe next time you’ll be able to get something.
How to check your Mega Millions ticket for winning numbers
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