Mega Millions tickets costR$2.00 per play. Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing.

There are two ways lottery winners can claim their earnings: as a lump sum or annual payments over time. Both result in a lottery payout, but there are pros and cons to each. You'll receive your after-tax winnings immediately if you claim a lump sum payout.