New Hampshire (NH) Megabucks Past 30 Days Results
New Hampshire (NH) Megabucks Lotto
History and Overview
New Hampshire Megabucks is a popular lottery game offered by the New Hampshire Lottery, known for its straightforward gameplay and rolling jackpots. Launched in 1985, Megabucks is a multi-state game played in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The game has become a staple for New Hampshire residents due to its attractive starting jackpot of $1 million, which rolls over and increases until there is a winner. Megabucks offers excellent odds compared to larger national lotteries, making it a favorite for those looking for a chance to win substantial prizes.
How to Play
1. Choose Your Numbers:
- Players select 6 numbers from a pool of 1 to 41.
- Players can choose their own numbers or opt for a Quick Pick, where the lottery terminal randomly generates the numbers.
2. Purchase a Ticket:
- Each ticket costs $2 per play.
- Players can purchase multiple tickets for the same draw if they want to increase their chances of winning.
3. Megabucks Plus Option (Multiplier):
- Players can opt for the Megaplier for an additional $1 per play. This multiplier can increase non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x, depending on the multiplier drawn.
4. Multi-Draw Option:
- Players can choose to play their selected numbers for up to 20 consecutive draws by marking the Multi-Draw box on the playslip. This ensures they don’t miss a draw with their favorite numbers.
Draw Time
New Hampshire Megabucks holds bi-weekly draws, providing players multiple opportunities to win each week:
- Draw Days: Every Wednesday and Saturday.
- Draw Time: The draws take place at 7:59 PM Eastern Time (ET).
- Ticket Sales Cut-off: Ticket sales close at 7:50 PM ET on draw days.
Prize Structure
Megabucks features multiple prize tiers, including the rolling jackpot that increases with every draw without a winner. Here’s a breakdown of the prize structure:
Jackpot:
- To win the jackpot, players must match all 6 numbers drawn.
- The jackpot starts at $1 million and rolls over until a winning ticket is drawn.
- If more than one player matches all 6 numbers, the jackpot is split equally among the winners.
Other Prizes:
- Match 5 + Bonus Ball: Win approximately $30,000.
- Match 5: Win approximately $1,000.
- Match 4 + Bonus Ball: Win approximately $150.
- Match 4: Win approximately $20.
- Match 3 + Bonus Ball: Win approximately $5.
- Match 3: Win $2.
Bonus Ball:
Megabucks features a Bonus Ball that enhances prize-winning opportunities. The Bonus Ball is drawn from the same pool of numbers and is used to determine secondary prize winners (e.g., Match 5 + Bonus, Match 4 + Bonus, etc.).
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning in New Hampshire Megabucks vary by prize tier, with more favorable odds than many national lotteries. Here’s the breakdown:
- Jackpot (Match 6): Odds are 1 in 4,496,388.
- Match 5 + Bonus: Odds are 1 in 899,277.
- Match 5: Odds are 1 in 24,979.
- Match 4 + Bonus: Odds are 1 in 4,996.
- Match 4: Odds are 1 in 1,067.
- Match 3 + Bonus: Odds are 1 in 713.
- Match 3: Odds are 1 in 53.
Claiming Prizes
Claiming your winnings for New Hampshire Megabucks is simple and can be done at authorized retailers or through the lottery headquarters.
Small Prizes (up to $599):
- Can be claimed at any authorized New Hampshire Lottery retailer.
Larger Prizes (over $600):
- Prizes over $600 must be claimed at New Hampshire Lottery headquarters or by mail with a completed claim form.
Jackpot Prizes:
- Jackpot winners must claim their prize in person at New Hampshire Lottery headquarters.
- Players have one year from the date of the draw to claim their prize.
Important Points
- Age Requirement: Players must be 18 years or older to purchase tickets and claim prizes.
- Cut-off Time: Tickets for New Hampshire Megabucks must be purchased by 7:50 PM ET on draw days.
- Taxation: Winnings over $5,000 are subject to federal and state withholding taxes.
Multi-Draw and Advance Play
For players who want to ensure they never miss a draw, the Multi-Draw option allows them to play their selected numbers for up to 20 consecutive draws, saving them time and securing their chance for multiple opportunities to win.
Conclusion
New Hampshire Megabucks offers a traditional lottery experience with favorable odds, a rolling jackpot, and multiple ways to win. Whether aiming for the $1 million starting jackpot or smaller cash prizes, Megabucks provides players with frequent chances to win big. The twice-weekly draws and affordable $2 ticket price make it a fun and accessible lottery option for residents in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.
New Hampshire Lottery Time Schedule
| (GMT-5:00) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lottery | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Cash Pop Early Bird | 8:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Cash Pop Brunch | 11:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Pick 3 Day | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM |
| Pick 4 Day | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:10 PM |
| Cash Pop Matinee | 2:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Cash Pop Suppertime | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Pick 3 Evening | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM |
| Pick 4 Evening | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM |
| Gimme 5 | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | ||
| Megabucks | 7:59 PM | 7:59 PM | 7:59 PM | ||||
| Cash Pop Night Owl | 11:30 PM | 11:30 PM | 11:30 PM | 11:30 PM | 11:30 PM | 11:30 PM | 11:30 PM |