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New Megabucks Plus!

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We've made Megabucks bigger and better!

Starting Sunday, July 26, 2009 Megabucks is changing to Megabucks Plus with bigger jackpots and better odds!

NEW Megabucks Plus Game
Starts July 26, 2009

Megabucks Game
Ends July 25, 2009

Starting Jackpot: $1,000,000

Starting Jackpot: $500,000
Odds:
Of Winning Any Prize - 1 in 5.9
Of Winning the Jackpot - 1 in 4,496,388		 Odds:
Of Winning Any Prize - 1 in 21
Of Winning the Jackpot - 1 in 5,245,786
How To Play: Select 5 numbers from 1 through 41 and select 1 Megaball from a separate set of numbers 1 through 6 How to Play: Select six numbers from 1 through 42
Prizes Prizes
Match Prize Match Prize
5 of 41 + Megaball Jackpot 6 of 42 Jackpot
5 of 41 $30,000 5 of 42 + Bonus # $10,000
4 of 41 + Megaball $1,300 5 of 42 $1,000
4 of 41 $150 4 of 42 + Bonus # $50
3 of 41 + Megaball $25 4 of 42 $40
3 of 41 $7 3 of 42 + Bonus # $5
2 of 41 + Megaball $5 3 of 42 $1
2 of 41 $2 2 of 42 + Bonus # $2
1 of 41 + Megaball $2    
Ticket Cost: $2 Ticket Cost: $1
Draw Days: Wednesday and Saturday at 7:59pm. Draw Days: Wednesday and Saturday at 7:59pm.

How to Play Megabucks Plus

On a Megabucks Plus play slip, in the upper portion of the panel, mark five (5) numbers from 1 to 41 and in the lower yellow portion of the panel, mare one (1) number from 1 to 6. You may play up to five (5) panels on a single play slip. Each Megabucks Plus play is $2.

OR

Mark the Easy Pick (EP) box on each play to let the computer terminal randomly pick your numbers. You can select Easy Pick for any or all of the five (5) numbers in the upper panel and/or the one (1) number in the lower panel.

Ticket Sales and Draw Time

Megabucks Plus tickets can be purchased daily. The cut off time for ticket sales is 7:50 PM (ET) on the day of the draw. Drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:59 PM (ET).

How to Win!

Match Prize Odds
5 of 41 + Megaball Jackpot 1:4,496,388
5 of 41 $30,000 1:899,277.6
4 of 41 + Megaball $1,300 1:24,979.9
4 of 41 $150 1:4,996
3 of 41 + Megaball $25 1:713.7
3 of 41 $7 1:142.7
2 of 41 + Megaball $5 1:63
2 of 41 $2 1:12.6
1 of 41 + Megaball $2 1:15.3
  • Overall odd of winning a prize are 1 in 5.9.
  • Prize amounts based on a $2 play.
  • If there are multiple jackpot winners for a drawing, the Jackpot prize will be divided equally among jackpot winners.
  • The Jackpot can be paid in a 30-year annuity for the approximate advertised jackpot amount (30 payments over 29 years) or in a one-lump-sum cash payment. Winners have 60 days from filing claim to elect the CASH or ANNUITY option.

Subscriptions

Subscriptions are available for the Megabucks Plus game for 26 draws ($52), 52 draws ($104), and 104 draws ($208). You can order your subscription today by calling (207) 287-6767.

Disclaimer

The information on this site is provided as a service of the Maine State Lottery. While every attempt is made to maintain accuracy, the Maine State Lottery accepts no responsibility for the use or dissemination of information contained herein. In the event of a discrepancy between the information on this site and the official winning numbers, the official results shall prevail. A winning ticket must be validated on the Maine State Lottery's system for final winner verification. Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at Maine Lottery retailers and the office of the Maine State Lottery.