How late can you buy Mega Millions tickets

Written by Sandy Amaze | 12-22-2022 Image Credit : Google/Social Media/iStock Author page: https://gigsgiveaways.com/author

If you're hoping to take part in the next Mega Millions drawing, then it's time to buy tickets.

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You'll need to purchase your ticket by 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the night of the drawing.

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That means that if you're in a different time zone, you'll need to adjust accordingly.

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For example, tickets must be purchased by 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time or 8:00 p.m. Mountain Time on the night of the drawing.

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If you're hoping to snag a last-minute Mega Millions ticket before tonight's drawing, you're in luck.

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Retailers across the states where Mega Millions is sold will be selling tickets until 10 p.m. local time

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Shortly before the drawing begins at 11 p.m. ET.

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So as long as you're in a state where Mega Millions tickets are sold— 45 states plus Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands

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You get to a retailer before 10 p.m., you can buy a ticket for this week's $186 billion jackpot.

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Your odds of winning are extremely low no matter when you buy your ticket.

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Don't spend more than you can afford to lose.

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