Mega Millions no longer requires an extra trip to get in on the action. Depending on what state you're located in, you can order Mega Millions tickets from your computer or straight from your phone.
Mega Millions Online: Where Can I Play?
Where can I play Mega Millions online? Lottery fans located in 17 states can use the Jackpocket lottery app to order Mega Millions tickets from their phone or online at play.jackpocket.com (with more states coming soon!).
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Washington, D.C
- West Virginia
Jackpocket is a lottery courier, which means lotto fans order tickets for Mega Millions, Powerball and more on the app which Jackpocket then fulfills their order on their behalf from a licensed lottery retailer in their state. Users can view a scan of their ticket right in the app and get an order email confirmation, that includes your ticket serial number, sent to your email.
How to Play Mega Millions Online
You can order Mega Millions online like you would in person at the store. Choose your game and pick your numbers or Quick Pick.
Lottery game odds are the same if you try your luck using Jackpocket.
Plus, getting your Mega Millions ticket with the Jackpocket app has additional perks:
1. Automatic winner notifications
Get notified automatically if your Mega Millions ticket is a winner.
2. Collect your winnings instantly
Receive Mega Millions prizes up to $600 instantly through the app. For larger prizes, we will arrange to securely send your ticket to you so you can claim your winnings with your local lottery commission.
3. Easy payouts
Use your credits toward more lottery ticket orders or make a secure payout to your bank.
4. Smart features like Smart Order
Set up automatic lottery ticket orders to kick in when the Mega Millions jackpot hits a certain amount — like $300 million. Never miss the drawing for your favorite games.
Playing the lottery online has its perks.
FAQs
Mega Millions: Can a jackpot winner remain anonymous?
Certain states do allow winners to collect their prizes anonymously. However, there are certain provisions. For example, in some states the prize amount must be above a certain limit to be eligible for anonymous claiming. Other states will not allow winners of any amount to claim their prize anonymously.
Here’s the list of states where players can remain anonymous, along with any prize amount stipulations:
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Prize Limit |
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over $100,000 |
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any prize |
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over $250,000 |
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Illinois |
over $250,000 |
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any prize |
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any prize |
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over $10,000 |
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over $10,000 |
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any prize |
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any prize |
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any prize |
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any prize |
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any prize |
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any prize |
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over $10 million |
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over $1 million |
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any prize |
Do people win Mega Millions online?
You bet! You have the same odds of winning a Mega Millions prize using Jackpocket that you do at the store. Jackpocket users have won over $300 million in lottery prizes and counting!
The biggest Mega Millions winner to date using the Jackpocket app won $3,000,000 thanks to adding the Megaplier. Meet some recent Jackpocket winners.
The biggest overall winner to date using Jackpocket was a $9.4M Pick-6 Lotto win in New Jersey.
Cue the confetti! 🎊
— Jackpocket (@Jackpocket) November 2, 2021
This New Jersey winner picked 6 and won 7 figures—9.4 MILLION to be exact! Not only are they the biggest Jackpocket lottery winner to date, but they’re the biggest winner EVER on a mobile device in U.S. gaming history.
Congratulations on your BIG win! 👏 pic.twitter.com/Nxdscalh5F
Are You Next?
Grab your next Mega Millions ticket in the Jackpocket app or on play.jackpocket.com.
