SACRAMENTO, CA – Twenty two lucky players in California have already won more than $6 million in total prizes in the MEGA Millions’ 5 of 5 category, with payouts averaging $250,000. Tonight’s draw will offer players $1.112 million as the prize for this same category. It can happen to you…one lucky player has already won more than $1 million in the 5 of 5 category.
Shoot for the top prize of $108 million or settle for the second tier prize of $1.112 million …either way, you may win BIG! “One exciting aspect of MEGA Millions is the different levels of prizes,” said Rosa Escutia, Public Relations/Communications Director for the California State Lottery. “For example, even though no one matches all 6 numbers from tonight’s draw, someone could win more than one million dollars for today’s drawing by matching only 5 numbers.”
Hurry and purchase your MEGA Millions ticket for tonight’s draw by going to any of the more than 18,000 retailer locations in California by 7:45p.m. If you are having trouble deciding which lottery game to play… try a “California Combo.” This fun option gives players 5 MEGA Millions plays and 5 SuperLOTTO Plus plays with a single purchase! Now through October 29, you will get two free SuperLOTTO Plus plays with every “California Combo” purchase.