Here's everything you need to know about buying tickets for the historically high Mega Millions jackpot.MegaMillions.com
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- Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.02 billion, the fourth largest jackpot in U.S. multistate lottery history.
The jackpot reached into the billions after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday’s drawing.
Here’s everything you need to know about the historically high Mega Millions jackpot and how you can buy tickets.
Where can I buy a Mega Millions ticket?
Mega Millions tickets are sold from lottery retailers/agents in 45 states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to the Mega Millions website.
In New Jersey, the New Jersey lottery website has a retailer finder so you can find the closest lottery retailer near you.
How much does a Mega Millions ticket cost?
Mega Millions tickets cost $2 each per play.
Can I buy a Mega Millions ticket online?
If you reside in Illinois, Georgia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, the District of Columbia or Virginia, you may buy Mega Millions tickets online. You can also purchase lottery ticket subscriptions if you live in New York.
However, you must be a resident of and be physically in their borders when making a lottery purchase online in these states.
Also, residents of New Jersey, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, D.C. can use the mobile app Jackpocket.
Jackpocket is a lottery mobile app allows you to buy official state lottery tickets fulfilled by licensed partners.
When is the last time to buy Mega Millions tickets?
You can buy Mega Millions tickets up to 15 minutes before each scheduled drawing.
So, in this case on Friday, July 29, 2022, the last time to buy a Mega Millions ticket would be at 10:45 p.m. ET.
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After Mega Millions offered one of the largest jackpots in its history, thousands of people are wondering how to buy tickets and if they can do it online.
For the third time in the draw's history, the prize pool surpasses the $1 billion mark, and all entrants will be on the lookout for the grand drawing to be held this Friday, July 29 at 11:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. P.C.
There are many questions from those who want to participate and become millionaires, and thousands who will try to do so on Friday, when 1,025 million dollars are at stake in the draw.
How to buy tickets online?
Some states and the District of Columbia allow you to purchase lottery tickets online, though you must first register with your state or territory lotteries in order to do so.
You can buy tickets online in Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, but you must register first. If you live in New York, a Mega Millions subscription is available.
But you have to be careful and cautious, because you could be the victim of a scam.
What if I am in a state without Mega Millions?
Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah don't have Mega Millions, but you can play. If you buy your ticket elsewhere and win, you will only have to travel in order to cash in your prize.
Can I play if I am not a US citizen?
Yes, players do not need to be residents of the United States to win.
How to play
You just have to buy a $2 ticket and choose six numbers. To win you have to match all 6 numbers.
Within the first five -from rank 1 to 70-, we will find white balls. While the last number - from rank 1 to 25 - is called the Golden Mega Ball.
Tickets are available at convenience stores across the country. Some states sell Mega Millions tickets online.