California (CA) Mega Millions Results & Prizes for Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Prizes Tue, Apr 16, 2024
Mega Millions
> Each prize amount is based upon the ticket cost shown next to it.
| Match | Prize Amount | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 numbers + Mega Ball | $148 Million Rolling Jackpot $2 ticket cost | 1 in 302,575,350 |
| 5 numbers | $1 Million $2 ticket cost | 1 in 12,607,306 |
| 4 numbers + Mega Ball | $10,000 $2 ticket cost | 1 in 931,001 |
| 4 numbers | $500 $2 ticket cost | 1 in 38,792 |
| 3 numbers + Mega Ball | $200 $2 ticket cost | 1 in 14,547 |
| 3 numbers | $10 $2 ticket cost | 1 in 606 |
| 2 numbers + Mega Ball | $10 $2 ticket cost | 1 in 693 |
| 1 number + Mega Ball | $4 $2 ticket cost | 1 in 89 |
| Mega Ball only | $2 $2 ticket cost | 1 in 37 |
| 5 numbers, with Megaplier purchase | $4 Million $3 ticket cost | 1 in 12,607,306 |
| 4 numbers + Mega Ball, with Megaplier purchase | $40,000 $3 ticket cost | 1 in 931,001 |
| 4 numbers, with Megaplier purchase | $2,000 $3 ticket cost | 1 in 38,792 |
| 3 numbers + Mega Ball, with Megaplier purchase | $800 $3 ticket cost | 1 in 14,547 |
| 3 numbers, with Megaplier purchase | $40 $3 ticket cost | 1 in 606 |
| 2 numbers + Mega Ball, with Megaplier purchase | $40 $3 ticket cost | 1 in 693 |
| 1 number + Mega Ball, with Megaplier purchase | $16 $3 ticket cost | 1 in 89 |
| Mega Ball only, with Megaplier purchase | $8 $3 ticket cost | 1 in 37 |
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Ticket costs
In California, the cost of a single ticket for the Mega Millions lottery game typically ranges from $2 to $3, depending on the selected play type and the amount wagered. Mega Millions offers various play options, including Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Pairs, and Combo, each with its associated costs. Players can select their preferred play type and manually choose their numbers or opt for a Quick Pick, where the numbers are randomly generated by the lottery terminal. The ticket cost may vary based on the specific play type chosen and any additional features selected.
Zero prize amounts
In the California Mega Millions lottery game, there are typically no prizes awarded for matching zero numbers. Since the objective is to match numbers drawn in specific combinations, failing to match any numbers means that the player did not win a prize. In Mega Millions, players select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 70 for the main numbers and one Mega Ball number from a pool of 1 to 25 for each play, attempting to match the drawn numbers in exact order or any order depending on the play type chosen. If none of the player’s selected numbers match the winning numbers drawn, they do not win a prize.
Multipliers
In the California Mega Millions lottery game, there are typically no multipliers available. Unlike some other lottery games that offer multipliers to increase non-jackpot prizes, Mega Millions is a straightforward game where players select five main numbers and one Mega Ball number and win prizes by matching various combinations of the drawn numbers. Players can choose from different play options, such as Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Pairs, and Combo, each offering different prize amounts based on the selected play type and wager amount. However, multipliers are not part of the Mega Millions game structure in California.
Bonus/extra draws
In the California Mega Millions lottery game, there are typically no bonus or extra draws beyond the main weekly draws. Mega Millions is a standard lottery game where players select five main numbers and one Mega Ball number, attempting to match the drawn numbers in exact order or any order depending on the play type chosen. Each week, there are multiple draws held, offering players the opportunity to win prizes based on their number selections. There are no additional bonus or extra draws beyond the regularly scheduled weekly draws in the Mega Millions game in California.
Source: For updated information on Lottery payouts and Federal tax obligations visit www.irs.gov.
