Odds of winning Mega Millions

Written by Sandy Amaze | 12-14-2022 Image Credit : Google/Social Media/iStock Author page: https://gigsgiveaways.com/author

What are the odds of winning Mega Millions? The answer may surprise you..

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Your odds of winning are actually pretty good!

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In fact, your odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 259 million.

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The odds of winning Mega Millions may seem like a long shot.

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It’s actually much better than your odds of winning the Powerball jackpot

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Powerball odds are 1 in 292 million.

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Chances of winning Mega Millions? Well, there’s no surefire way to do it.

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There are a few things you can do to give yourself a better shot.

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Always try to pick numbers that are significant to you.

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Select numbers close to your or family members birthdays or anniversaries.

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Avoid picking numbers that have already been drawn recently.

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Don’t forget to play every week. The more tickets you buy, the better your chances of winning!

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