US Mega Millions draw: How Australians can win $1.5billion jackpot
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How a single Australian could win a ‘stunning’ $1.5BILLION in a mega lottery draw
- A $AUD1.5billion US lottery draw is on the line for Australian punters
- The prize could win an Australian lottery player the biggest jackpot in the country’s history.
- Players are urged to get their tickets before Wednesday 12pm sharp AEDT
An A$1.5 billion windfall could fall into the hands of an Australian gambler in a US mega lottery draw.
The $1.1 billion US Mega Millions draw had no big winners last Saturday, so it’s upped the ante as Australian lottery players have until 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday to get into action.
Those wanting a punt can do so through the Lottery Office, putting them in contention for the biggest winnings the country has ever seen.
The US Mega Millions draw (pictured) has upped the ante with a whopping $1.5bn offer for Australians, and the country’s lottery players have until 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday to participate in the action.
Lottery Office CEO Jaclyn Wood said 7News The jackpot draw is a great opportunity for Australians to become extraordinarily rich.
“If an Australian were to win this jackpot, they would become Australia’s biggest lottery winner,” said Ms Wood.
“This amount is staggering, and I’m sure I could speak for many when I say we hope an Australian can take a share.”
The game is operated locally with the Lottery Office buying matching Mega Millions game tickets in the US on behalf of Australian contestants.
Players choose five numbers from a pool of one to 70 and one number from a pool of one to 25.
“This amount is staggering, and I’m sure I could speak for many when I say we hope an Australian can take a share,” Lottery Office chief executive Jaclyn Wood said.
To hit the big time, contestants must match all five numbers, as well as the one on the mega ball.
Australians will be able to choose their own numbers for the third biggest game in US lottery history or generate them randomly.
They also have the option to win a $25 million jackpot, with eight small prize divisions up to $1.4 million on offer.
The Lottery Office said there is a one in 24 chance that any entry will win even the smallest amount.
The Mega Millions game will be drawn in the US on Tuesday at 11pm EST (Wednesday 3pm AEDT).
The Mega Millions game (pictured) will be drawn in the US on Tuesday at 11pm EST (Wednesday, 3pm AEDT)