RI MegaMillions – RI Mega Millions
Current Jackpot $ 12,000,000
Rhode Island Lottery Mega Millions
The Rhode Island Lottery is 1 of 42 US State & District Lotteries that offer the huge Mega Millions game – in this case the RI MegaMillions – 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 administer and syndicate the game across the USA and is one of the largest lottery games in the world – having produced a massive world 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 RI MegaMillions was first sold on January 31st 2010 when the Multi State Lottery Association (MUSL) who run the Powerball game – of which the RI 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.
RI MegaMillions – How It Works…
The Rhode Island Mega Millions game works in exactly the same way as the Mega Millions 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 Rhode Island Lottery 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 RI 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 Mega Millions Rhode Island a chance to increase their winnings on all levels of the prize structure apart from the RI Mega Millions Lottery 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.
RI MegaMillions – 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 Rhode Island MegaMillions – you have a great chance of winning a prize. There are principally – 4 ways in which you can play the Mega Millions RI… 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 RI MegaMillions in-state or if you Play Mega Millions Online with an authorized online lottery ticket sales company such as TheLotter.
MEGAPLIER…
For just an extra dollar – you can choose to increase your RI Lottery MegaMillions winnings on all levels except the jackpot – by adding the MEGAPLIER option when playing the RI Mega Millions. If your chosen RI MegaMillions 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 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.
RI MegaMillions– Who Can Play?
In the past – you used to have to buy your lottery ticket in Rhode Island itself to take part in any of the Rhode Island Lottery games – including the Rhode Island Lottery MegaMillions. 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 Rhode Island or the US – but wish to play any of the RI Lottery games including the MegaMillions RI – 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 Rhode Island Lottery requires all players to be at least 18 years of age before purchasing any RI Lottery tickets including tickets for the MegaMillions Rhode Island. Click Here to Play MEGA MILLIONS Now 
RI MegaMillions Results…
The RI MegaMillions is drawn every week on both Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.00pm EST. You can find the Rhode Island Mega Millions Results in various different ways to check your ticket – and see if you have been lucky with the RI Mega Millions winning numbers drawn. The RI Mega Millions winning numbers are broadcast live on WPRI (CBS). You will also be able to find out the latest RI MegaMillions Results from select newspapers across the state and you can always come back to Global Lottery Review to check the very latest RI MegaMilllions Lottery results – as well as any previous RI Mega Millions results that you may wish to check up on.
RI MegaMillions – Odds of Winning…
With 9 different ways of winning – and therefore a great chance of winning something on the RI MegaMillions – the odds vary from 1 in 175.71 million for matching all the correct RI MegaMillions winning numbers – right down to just The overall odds of winning any prize on the Mega Millions Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island MegaMillions…
RI MegaMillions Winners…
Even though the Rhode Island Lottery has only been selling RI MegaMillions tickets since January 31st 2010 – there have already been some lucky winners of the RI Lottery Mega Millions…
Sandra Mitton from North Kingstown became the winner of the largest RI Lottery MegaMillions prize to date when she scooped a fantastic US$ 40,000 on On May 4th 2010 Michael McCabe from Warwick became the lucky winner of US$ 10,000 on the RI MegaMillions.
RI MegaMillions – How Prizes Are Paid?
If you have won a RI MegaMillions 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 draw. With the annuity option – your Mega Millions Rhode Island winnings will be paid to you annually over a 26 year period. For all prizes on the RI MegaMillions – you will have 365 days from the date of the draw taking place – to make your claim before your Mega Millions ticket will become invalid. If your win on the RI MegaMillions is up to US$ 599 – you will be able to claim your winnings at any Rhode Island Lottery retailer. If you’ve had a win of US$ 600 or more on the RI MegaMillions – you will need to claim your prize from the Rhode Island Lottery Headquarters in Cranston. 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.
Rhode Island Lottery – Other Games…
As well as the RI MegaMillions – the Rhode Island Lottery offers various other lotto games – some of which can be played just within Rhode Island itself like Other RI Lottery games such as the huge multi-state Powerball game can be played from anywhere in the world. We have fully reviewed the RI Powerball which the RI Lottery began selling on April 22nd 1992 – the RI Lottery having been an original member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) who run and administer the Powerball game – joining at its formation on September 16th 1987. Click Here to Play the Rhode Island Mega Millions Now
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