The Pennsylvania Lottery is 1 of 42 US State & District Lotteries that offer the huge Mega Millions game – in this case the PA 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 Mega Millions Consortium – who syndicate the game across the USA and is one of the largest lottery games in the world – having produced a massive world record jackpot of an incredible US$ 390 Million. This record jackpot was shared between 2 Mega Millions winners from New Jersey and Georgia.
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.
The Pennsylvania Mega Millions was first sold on January 31st 2010 when the Multi State Lottery Association (MUSL) who run the Powerball game – of which the PA Lottery is a member – entered into a cross-selling agreement with the Mega Millions consortium – allowing the sales of Mega Millions in Powerball states and Powerball in Mega Millions states.
PA Mega Millions – How It Works…
The PA Mega Millions works in exactly 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 PA Mega Millions from 2 separate drawing machines – firstly 5 numbers from 56 white balls are drawn and then 1 number (the MEGAball) from 46 gold balls.
Draws for the Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions take place twice every week on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.00pm EST.
In addition to the 6 main Mega Millions numbers drawn – a further number is drawn – using a Random Number Generator…the Mega Millions MEGAPLIER number…
MEGAPLIER…
This separate MEGAPLIER number drawn will be either 2, 3 or 4 – and is there to give players of the PA Mega Millions a chance to increase their winnings on all levels of the prize structure apart from the Pennsylvania Mega Millions jackpot itself.
With MEGAPLIER – you are able to multiply your winnings on these levels by 2x, 3x or 4x – greatly increasing the amount you can walk away with.
If 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 US$ 1 Million.
PA Mega Millions – How to Play…
The aim when playing is to correctly select as many Mega Millions winning numbers as possible – and with 9 different ways in which you can win on the PA Mega Millions – you have a great chance of winning a prize.
There are principally – 4 ways in which you can play the PA Mega Millions…
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 Quick Pick option to let the computer choose your Mega Ball (gold ball) number for you from 1 to 46 – using a random number generator.
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 (white ball) numbers from 1 to 56 and your 1 Mega Ball (gold ball) number from 1 to 46 using its random number generator.
You can use any of these methods whether you are playing the Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions in-state or if you Play Mega Millions Online with an authorized online lottery ticket sales company such as TheLotter.
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MEGAPLIER…
For just an extra dollar – you can choose to increase your PA Lottery Mega Millions winnings on all levels except the jackpot – by adding the MEGAPLIER option when playing the PA Mega Millions.
If your chosen Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions numbers match the Mega Millions winning numbers on any of these prize levels – you immediately increase your winnings by either 2, 3 or 4 times – depending on what Mega Millions MEGAPLIER number was drawn.
If you play the PA Mega Millions with MEGAPLIER and you are lucky enough to correctly select the 5 main Mega Millions numbers and a MEGAPLIER number of 4 is drawn – the second tier prize of US$ 250,000 will be quadrupled and you could walk away with US$ 1 Million.
An enhancement to the way the MEGAPLIER works took place on September 14th 2010.
This can increase your winnings even further when you play Mega Millions using the MEGAPLIER option.
Now, if you match all 5 of the main Mega Millions numbers and play using the MEGAPLIER option – you will win US$ 1 Million no matter what MEGAPLIER number has been drawn.
PA Mega Millions– Who Can Play?
In the past – you used to have to buy your lottery ticket in Oklahoma itself to take part in any of the Pennsylvania Lottery games – including the PA Lottery Mega Millions.
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.
So, if you reside outside of Pennsylvania or the US – but wish to play any of the PA Lottery games including the PA Mega Millions – this is easy to do using the appropriate lottery ticket sales companies – where you can quickly and simply buy lottery tickets online and save yourself a fair amount of time as well.
The PA Lottery requires all players to be at least 18 years of age before purchasing any PA Lottery tickets including tickets for the PA Mega Millions.
The Pennsylvania Mega Millions is drawn every week on both Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.00pm EST.
You can find the latest Pennsylvania Mega Millions Results in various different ways to check your ticket – and see if you have been lucky with the PA Lottery Mega Millions winning numbers drawn.
The PA Mega Millions winning numbers are also broadcast on the following Television channels in the State of Pennsylvania…
WJET (Channel 24) at 11.20pm in Erie WGAL (Channel 8) at 11.20pm in York WTAJ (Channel 10) at 11.20pm in Altoona WGAL (Channel 8) at 11.20pm in Lancaster WTAE (Channel 4) at 11.22pm in Pittsburgh WNEP (Channel 16) at 11.00pm in Scranton WGAL (Channel 8) at 11.20pm in Harrisburg WTAJ (Channel 10) at 11.20pm in Johnstown WPVI (Channel 6) at 11.25pm in Philadelphia WNEP (Channel 16) at 11.00pm in Wilkes-Barre WTAJ (Channel 10) at 11.20pm in State College
You can also check the latest Pennsylvania Mega Millions Results in select newspapers across the state and right here at Global Lottery Review – where you can also look up any previous PA Mega Millions results that you may wish to check.
PA Mega Millions – Odds of Winning…
With 9 different ways of winning – and therefore a great chance of winning something on the Pennsylvania Mega Millions – the odds vary greatly from 1 in 175.71 million for matching all the correct PA Mega Millions winning numbers – right down to just 1 in 75 for matching only 1 correct number.
The overall odds of winning any prize on the Mega Millions PA are just 1 in 39.
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 Mega Millions Pennsylvania…
Pennsylvania MEGA MILLIONS ODDS and PRIZES
Prize Level
Number of Matches
Win
Odds of Winning
1
5 Main + MEGA Ball
Jackpot
1 in 175,711,536
2
5 Main
$ 250,000
1 in 3,904,701
3
4 Main + MEGA Ball
$ 10,000
1 in 689,065
4
4 Main
$ 150
1 in 15,313
5
3 Main + MEGA Ball
$ 150
1 in 13,781
6
3 Main
$ 7
1 in 306
7
2 Main + MEGA Ball
$ 10
1 in 844
8
1 Main + MEGA Ball
$ 3
1 in 141
9
MEGA Ball ONLY
$ 2
1 in 75
PA Mega Millions Winners…
The first big win on the Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions occurred on February 2nd 2010 – the first Mega Millions draw that included players from Pennsylvania – with a great prize of US$ 250,000 being won.
Between March and August 2010 many further prizes of US$ 250,000 have also been won on the PA Mega Millions.
The largest prize to be won on the PA Mega Millions to date happened on September 14th 2010 when US$ 1 Million was won on a ticket that was bought in Luzerne County.
Another US$ 1 Million was won on the Pennsylvania Mega Millions on September 17th 2010 on a ticket that was bought in Crawford County.
PA Mega Millions – How Prizes Are Paid?
If you have won a Pennsylvania Mega Millions jackpot – you will be able to claim your prize as either a cash lump sum or as an annuity payment.
If you choose the annuity option – your PA Mega Millions winnings will be paid to you annually over a 26 year period.
For all PA Mega Millions prizes you will have 365 days from the date of the draw to make your claim before your PA Lottery ticket will expire.
If your win on the Pennsylvania Mega Millions is up to US$ 600 – you will be able to claim your winnings at any PA Lotto retailer.
If you’ve had a win of between US$ 601 and US$ 2,500 on the Pennsylvania Mega Millions – you can also claim your winnings at any PA Lottery retailer using a Pennsylvania Lottery Standard Claim Form.
If you’ve been lucky enough to win a PA Mega Millions jackpot prize – you will need to make your claim at the headquarters of the Pennsylvania Lottery in Middletown.
These details are all taken care for you if you play lottery online with one of the trusted and genuine online lottery ticket sale companies such as TheLotter as it is their job to make your transaction a seamless process – collecting your winnings and sending them directly to you.
Pennsylvania Lottery – Other Games…
As well the PA Mega Millions games which can be played from wherever you live – the Penn State Lottery also offers various other lotto games which can be played just within Pennsylvania itself – like Cash 5, Match 6, Treasure Hunt, Quinto, Big 4, Daily Number plus numerous PA Lottery Scratch Offs.
Other PA Lottery games such as the huge multi-state Powerball game can be played from anywhere in the world.
We have fully reviewed the PA Powerball which the PA Lottery began selling on June 29th 2002 – the Pennsylvania State Lottery having become the 30th member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) – who run and administer the Powerball game.