Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Friday, Sep 30, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $355,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $325,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Friday, Sep 23, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $301,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $277,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Friday, Sep 16, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $256,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $231,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Friday, Sep 09, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $210,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Tuesday, Sep 06, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $191,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Friday, Sep 02, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $169,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $153,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Friday, Aug 26, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $135,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $116,000,000 |
Regular Numbers Mega Ball Megaplier | Date Friday, Aug 19, 2022 | Est. Jackpot $99,000,000 |
California Mega Millions Hot and Cold Numbers
Number of Draws:
Hot Numbers
Regular Balls15 Times
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Mega Ball8 Times
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Megaplier43 Times
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Cold Numbers
Regular Balls2 Times
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Mega Ball1 Times
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Megaplier7 Times
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California Mega Millions Payouts and Prize Amounts
Matches | Prize | Prize with MegaPlier | |||
2x | 3x | 4x | 5x | ||
5+1 | Grand Prize | – | – | – | – |
5+0 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
4+1 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 |
4+0 | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
3+1 | $50 | $100 | $150 | $200 | $250 |
3+0 | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
2+1 | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
1+1 | $2 | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
0+1 | $1 | $2 | $3 | $4 | $5 |
California Mega Millions Odds
Numbers Matched | Odds of Winning |
5+1 | 1 in 259,890,850 |
5+0 | 1 in 18,492,203.57 |
4+1 | 1 in 739,688.14 |
4+0 | 1 in 52,834.87 |
3+1 | 1 in 10,720.12 |
3+0 | 1 in 765.72 |
2+1 | 1 in 472.95 |
1+1 | 1 in 56.47 |
0+1 | 1 in 21.39 |
Any Prize | 1 in 14.71 |
California Mega Millions FAQs
How do you win the California Mega Millions?
You win the Mega Millions jackpot by matching all six numbers in the drawing. You can also win non-grand prizes ranging from $1 to $1 million by matching one or more numbers as detailed in the California Mega Millions payouts and prize amounts chart above.
Unlike other states, California does not offer MegaPly® that can increase your non-jackpot prize winnings by 2, 3, 4, or 5 times for an additional $1 per play
When is the California Mega Millions draw?
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
How late can you buy Mega Millions tickets in California?
California Mega Millions ticket sales stop from 7:45 – 7:50 p.m. Pacific Time on drawing days.
How much tax do you pay on California Mega Millions winnings?
There is no state tax for lottery winnings in the state of California. But, for prizes greater than $5,000, you still owe federal taxes at a withholding rate of 24%.
Use our Mega Millions payout and tax calculator to find out how much taxes you need to pay if you win the Mega Millions jackpot – for both cash and annuity options.
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