Maine (ME) Megabucks Past 30 Days Results
Maine (ME) Megabucks Lotto
History and Overview
Maine Megabucks Plus is a regional lottery game that offers players in Maine the chance to win life-changing jackpots. It was introduced as a collaboration between the Maine State Lottery and other states in New England, making it one of the oldest regional lottery games in the U.S. The game has grown in popularity due to its simple format, affordable ticket price, and attractive jackpot prizes, starting at $1 million
How to Play
Playing Maine Megabucks is simple and allows for exciting opportunities to win large cash prizes:
1. Select Your Numbers
Players choose six numbers in total:
- Five numbers from 1 to 41 (referred to as “Megabucks” numbers).
- One number from 1 to 6 (referred to as the Megaball).
You can select your numbers manually or choose a Quick Pick option, where the numbers are randomly generated for you.
2. Ticket Cost
- Each play costs $2.
- Players can add more plays for $2 each or use the Advance Play feature to enter future draws.
3. Multi-Draw Option
If you want to play the same numbers over multiple draws, you can use the Multi-Draw option, which allows you to enter up to 20 consecutive draws on a single ticket.
Draw Times
Draw Days: Megabucks is drawn twice a week, every Wednesday and Saturday.
Draw Time: Drawings take place at 7:59 PM (Eastern Time).
Ticket Sales Cut-Off Time: Ticket sales end at 7:50 PM (Eastern Time) on draw days.
Prize Structure
The prize structure for Maine Megabucks is straightforward, with different levels of prizes based on how many numbers you match:
- Jackpot: Match all five Megabucks numbers and the Megaball to win the jackpot, which starts at $1 million and rolls over until it is won.
- Match 5 + 0: Match all five Megabucks numbers without the Megaball to win a fixed prize of $30,000.
- Match 4 + 1: Match four of the Megabucks numbers and the Megaball to win $1,500.
- Match 4 + 0: Match four of the Megabucks numbers only to win $150.
- Match 3 + 1: Match three of the Megabucks numbers and the Megaball to win $25.
- Match 3 + 0: Match three of the Megabucks numbers only to win $7.
- Match 2 + 1: Match two of the Megabucks numbers and the Megaball to win $5.
- Match 1 + 1: Match one Megabucks number and the Megaball to win $2.
- Match 0 + 1: Match only the Megaball to win $2.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning a prize in Maine Megabucks vary depending on the prize level:
- Jackpot (Match 5 + Megaball): 1 in 4,496,388.
- Match 5 + 0: 1 in 899,278.
- Match 4 + 1: 1 in 24,979.
- Match 4 + 0: 1 in 4,996.
- Match 3 + 1: 1 in 714.
- Match 3 + 0: 1 in 143.
- Match 2 + 1: 1 in 63.
- Match 1 + 1: 1 in 15.
- Match 0 + 1: 1 in 29.
Claiming Prizes
Prizes must be claimed based on the amount won:
Prizes up to $599: These can be claimed at any Maine Lottery retailer.
Prizes $600 and above: These must be claimed at a Maine Lottery office or by mail.
Jackpot Winners: Must claim their prize in person at the Maine Lottery headquarters.
Tax Information
For winnings over $600, Maine imposes taxes on lottery prizes:
- Federal Tax: A 24% federal withholding tax applies to all winnings over $5,000.
- State Tax: A 5% state tax is withheld on all prizes over $600.
Jackpot Rollovers and Annuitized Prizes
The Megabucks Plus jackpot begins at $1 million and grows with each drawing that doesn’t have a jackpot winner, rolling over until it is won.
Winners of the jackpot can choose between two payout options:
- Annuity: Paid out in 30 annual installments.
- Cash Option: A one-time lump-sum payment, typically lower than the advertised jackpot amount due to present value calculations.
Responsible Gaming
The Maine State Lottery encourages responsible play and provides resources for those needing assistance. Players can access the Maine Problem Gambling Helpline for support.
Conclusion
The Maine Megabucks Plus lottery game provides exciting opportunities for players to win life-changing sums of money with a simple gameplay structure. With draws twice a week, jackpots starting at $1 million, and the chance to win cash prizes even for matching just one number and the Megaball, it’s no wonder that Maine residents look forward to each drawing with anticipation!
Maine Lottery Time Schedule
| (GMT-5:00) | |||||||
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| 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 |