| How to Play Tri-State Megabucks | |
Draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:59 PM with a cutoff of 7:50 PM to purchase tickets for that evening's draw. All draws are based on Eastern Time.
Pick 6 of 42
On a Megabucks play slip mark six (6) numbers of your choice from 1 to 42 in a single panel. You may play up to five (5) panels on a single play slip. The cost is $1.00 per play.
Easy Pick
On a Megabucks play slip, mark the EASY PICK (EP) box on each play to let the computer terminal randomly pick six (6) numbers. You can select EASY PICK for any or all of the numbers.
Multiple Draws
You may purchase a ticket good for up to 40 draws by marking the draw number under the DRAWS column on the play slip. The cost will depend on the number of panels and draws you play. The maximum value of a single Megabucks ticket shall not exceed $100.
Megabucks Matches, Prizes and Odds (based on a $1 play).
| Match |
Prize Amount |
Approx. Average Odds |
| 6 Numbers** (no Bonus) | Jackpot* | 1:5,245,786 |
| 5 Numbers + Bonus | $10,000 | 1:874,298 |
| 5 Numbers** | $1,000 | 1:24,980 |
| 4 Numbers + Bonus | $50 | 1:9,992 |
| 4 Numbers** | $40 | 1:586 |
| 3 Numbers + Bonus | $5 | 1:441 |
| 2 Numbers + Bonus | $2 | 1:53 |
| 3 Numbers** | $1 | 1:40 |
The overall odds of winning a prize are 1:21. *If there are multiple winners of the Jackpot on any given drawing, the prize money will be divided equally among all the winners. The jackpot prize shall be paid at the election of the player no later than 60 days after the player validates a winning jackpot ticket, with either a per winner annuity or cash payment.
** Not including the Bonus Number
Bonus Number
The Bonus Number is a 7th number that we draw after the first 6 numbers are drawn. The Bonus Number does not appear on your ticket. This 7th number (Bonus Number) is used for additional ways to win by matching your 6 numbers to the 7 numbers drawn.
Important!
Check your ticket(s) carefully. Be sure your ticket accurately reflects the numbers you want to play. Your play slip does not constitute evidence of a ticket purchase or of numbers selected. The ticket must contain all of the following items: a drawing date (or range of dates); six (6) 2-digit numbers for each play selected; your play amount; a bar code; terminal number; 6-digit control/security number; date and time of ticket sale; and a 15-digit control number.
Cancellation Policy
Tri-State Megabucks tickets may be cancelled. Cancellation is restricted to the date and location of purchase. Megabucks tickets purchased for a drawing on the purchase date must be cancelled prior to that day's drawing.
How to Find Winning Numbers
Each Wednesday and Saturday evening at 7:59 PM (ET), six (6) numbers from 1 to 42 will be drawn plus a bonus number from the remaining 36 numbers. You win by matching the numbers drawn with the numbers on your Megabucks ticket for that draw date. Winning numbers may be viewed by visiting http://www.nhlottery.org/winning-numbers/videosearch.asp?GID=1. Winning numbers are also available at Vermont Lottery agent location (where Megabucks is sold) following the draw, or by calling 1-800-322-8800 (VT only) or 1-802-479-5686 and on this web site.
How to Claim Your Prize
- Sign the back of your Megabucks ticket in the space provided. YOU MUST PRESENT THE TICKET TO CLAIM A PRIZE.
- If your prize is less than $500, take your winning ticket to any Vermont Lottery agent location where Megabucks is sold for validation and payment.
- If your prize is $500 or more, obtain a Claim Form from a Vermont Lottery agent location where Megabucks is sold. Follow the instructions on the Claim Form to submit your claim.
- Any prize can be claimed at the Vermont Lottery. Cash prizes $1,000 can be claimed at any Vermont Chittenden Bank. Claim Forms are available at the Vermont Lottery and at any Vermont Chittenden Bank. Upon winning the jackpot the player may choose, following ticket validation, either the annuity payment option or the cash payment option. Cash or annuity payment choice must be made within 60 days of validating a winning ticket at Vermont Lottery headquarters.
- IMPORTANT: All prizes must be claimed within one (1) year of the winning draw date on the ticket.
Official Megabucks Rules
The official Megabucks rules are available in PDF format by clicking here. You must have the free Adobe PDF Viewer to view these files.
YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PURCHASE VERMONT LOTTERY TICKETS.
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