<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The USA Mega Millions lottery is a game in which players choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 24. Drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern Time. Players can select numbers or use a Quick Pick option, depending on the rules where they purchase a ticket. After each draw, winning numbers are published through the Mega Millions website and participating state lottery websites. To check a ticket, confirm the drawing date and compare all six numbers. Prize rules and claim deadlines vary by jurisdiction. Previous results are useful for checking tickets, but they cannot predict future draws. Play only where permitted and set a budget before participating.