Mega Millions is played in 45 states, plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with odds of winning the jackpot standing at a staggering 1 in 302.6 million.

In 2023, the largest jackpot reached $1.58 billion, won by a single ticket in Florida, making it the biggest lottery prize in U.S. history.

The game generates significant revenue, with ticket sales exceeding $8 billion annually, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association.

Of this, approximately 60% goes to prize payouts, while the remaining funds are allocated to state education programs, infrastructure projects, and local government budgets.