Ohio Lottery Mega Millions
Current Jackpot $ 32,000,000
Ohio Mega Millions – Mega Millions Ohio
The Ohio Lottery is 1 of 42 US State Lotteries & District Lotteries that offer the Mega Millions game – in this case the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions – as part of its overall portfolio of lottery games.
Mega Millions is a Multi-State USA Lottery that is run and operated by the The very first Mega Millions draw took place on May 17th 2002 with 6 USA Lottery companies taking part who were all members of the Mega Millions Consortium. The game had changed its name and format from the Big Game which had started on August 31st 1996. Upon this change – 2 further State Lotteries joined and many more were to follow. Tickets for the Ohio Mega Millions were first sold on May 17th 2002 taking part in the very first Mega Millions draw – the OH Lottery having become the 9th member of the Mega Millions consortium upon its change of status from being the Big Game consortium.
Ohio Lottery Mega Millions – How It Works…
The Ohio Lottery Mega Millions works in the same way as the Mega Millions game works in all the States and Districts in the US that offer the game. Jackpots start off at US$ 12 Million and ROLLOVER after each draw when the top prize is not won – making for some enormous jackpot figures.
6 numbers are drawn in total for the Mega Millions Ohio – from 2 separate drawing machines – firstly 5 numbers from 56 white balls are drawn and then Draws for the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions take place twice every week on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.00pm EST.
MEGAPLIER…
Many USA Lottery companies that offer the Mega Millions game also offer the option of playing using a Mega Millions MEGAPLIER. This is where – in addition to the 6 main Mega Millions numbers drawn – a further number is drawn – using a Random Number Generator…the MEGAPLIER number… This separate MEGAPLIER number drawn will be either 2, 3 or 4 – and is there to give players of the MegaMillions a chance to increase their winnings on all levels of the prize structure apart from the MegaMillions jackpot itself.
MEGAPLIER enables players to multiply their winnings on these levels by
If, for example, a player matches the 5 main Mega Millions numbers playing with the MEGAPLIER add-on – and a MEGAPLIER number of 4 is drawn – the second tier prize of US$ 250,000 would be quadrupled and they could win
At this point in time – the Ohio Mega Millions lottery does not offer the
Ohio Lottery Mega Millions – How to Play…
The aim when playing is to correctly select as many Mega Millions winning prize numbers as possible – and with 9 different ways in which you can win on the Ohio MegaMillions – you have a great chance of winning a prize. There are principally – 4 ways in which you can play the OH MegaMillions… 1. Pick 5 of your own main (white ball) numbers from 1 to 56 plus 1 Mega Ball (gold ball) number from 1 to 46. 2. Pick 5 of your own main (white ball) numbers from 1 to 56 and use the 3. Use the Quick Pick option to let the computer pick your 5 main (white ball) numbers from 1 to 56 using a random number generator – and pick your own Mega Ball (gold ball) number from 1 to 46. 4. Use the Quick Pick option to let the computer choose both your 5 main
You can use any of these methods whether you are playing the Ohio Mega Millions in-state or if you Play Mega Millions Online with an authorized online lottery ticket sales company such as TheLotter.
Ohio Lottery Mega Millions – Who Can Play?
In the past – you used to have to buy your lottery ticket in the state of Ohio itself to take part in any of the Ohio Lottery games – including the Mega Millions Ohio. Today though – you are able to Play Mega Millions Online from right around the world due to the presence of genuine and fully authorized online lottery ticket sales companies like TheLotter – allowing you to play the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions wherever you are.
So, if you reside outside of Ohio or the US – but wish to play any of the Ohio Lottery requires all players to be at least 18 years of age before purchasing any OH Lottery tickets including tickets for the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions. Click Here to Play MEGA MILLIONS Now
Ohio Lottery Mega Millions Results…
The Ohio Lottery Mega Millions is drawn every week on both Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.00pm EST. You can find the Ohio Mega Millions Results in various different ways to check your ticket – and see if you have been lucky with the Ohio Mega Millions winning numbers drawn. The Ohio Lottery Mega Millions winning numbers are broadcast on WCPO (ABC) Channel 9 in Cincinnati, WLMO (CBS), WOHL (FOX) and WLQP (ABC) in Lima, WEWS (ABC) Channel 5 in Cleveland, WTOV (NBC) Channel 9 in Steubenville, WTTE (Fox) Channel 28 and WSYX (ABC) Channel 6 in Columbus, WTOL (CBS) Channel 11 in Toledo, WHIO (CBS) Channel 7 in Dayton, WFMJ (NBC) Channel 21 in Youngstown, WSAZ (NBC) Channel 3 in Huntingdon WV and WHIZ (NBC) Channel 18 in Zanesville. You will also be able to find out the latest Ohio MegaMillions Results from select radio stations and newspapers across the state and you can always come back to Global Lottery Review to check the very latest Ohio Mega Millions results – as well as any previous Ohio Lottery Mega Millions results that you may wish to check up on.
Ohio Lottery Mega Millions – Odds of Winning…
With 9 different ways of winning – and therefore a great chance of winning something on the Mega Millions Ohio – the odds vary from 1 in 175.71 million for matching all the correct Ohio Lottery Mega Millions winning numbers – right down to just 1 in 75 for matching only 1 correct number.
The overall odds of winning a prize on the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions are Here is an easy-to-read calculation table that shows you the odds of winning, the number of matches needed and the prizes you can win – on all different levels of the Ohio Mega Millions Lottery…
Record Ohio Lottery Mega Millions Jackpots…
The largest ever Ohio Lottery Mega Millions jackpot to be won so far is the
The second highest jackpot to be won to date on the Ohio Mega Millions has been the US$ 265 Million claimed by the WHJ Trust on April 18th 2006. The Mega Millions winning numbers for this draw were – The third biggest jackpot to be won on the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions occurred on December 12th 2008 when 14 employees from the City of Piqua and a relative of a city worker won US$ 207 Million having purchased an auto-pick ticket from a Kroger store in Piqua.
Ohio Lottery Mega Millions – How Prizes Are Paid?
If you have won an Ohio Lottery Mega Millions jackpot – you will be able to claim your prize as either a cash lump sum or as an annuity payment – you will need to make this choice within 60 days of the date of your claim. If you choose the annuity option – your Ohio Lottery Mega Millions winnings will be paid to you annually over a 26 year period. For all prizes on the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions – you will have 180 days from the date of the draw taking place – to make your claim before your Ohio Mega Millions ticket will become invalid. If your win on the Ohio MegaMillions is up to US$ 599 – you will be able to claim your winnings at any of the Ohio Lottery retailers. If you’ve had a win of between US$ 600 to US$ 5,000 on the OH MegaMillions you will be able to claim your prize by going to any of the Ohio Lottery retailers who will give you a Pay To Bearer ticket plus claim form and either – proceeding to a bank cashing location or mailing the claim form in for payment. If you have won more than US$ 5,000 or an Ohio Lottery Mega Millions Jackpot – you can claim your prize by contacting the nearest Ohio Lottery regional office and arranging to make your claim in person. You needn’t worry if you play lottery online with one of the genuine and authorized online lottery ticket sale companies like TheLotter – as part of their role is to look after all these details for you – making sure that you receive your winnings directly and promptly.
Ohio Lottery – Other Games…
As well as the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions – the OH Lottery offers various other lotto games – some of which can be played just within Ohio itself like Kicker, Other Ohio Lottery games such as the highly popular jackpot lottery game – Classic Lotto – plus the other huge multi-state USA Lottery – Powerball – can be played from anywhere in the world. We have fully reviewed the Ohio Lottery game – Classic Lotto – which you can read about in detail here. We have also reviewed the huge United States Powerball game which the Ohio Lottery has been selling since Aprl 16th 2010 as part of the cross-selling agreement between the MUSL who administer Powerball – and the Mega Millions Consortium. Click Here to Play the Ohio Mega Millions Now
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