Irish Lotto vs Mega Millions Max
Jackpot odds, current jackpot, ticket price, format and prize tiers — side by side.
| Irish Lotto | Mega Millions Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot odds | 1 in 10,737,573 | 1 in 302,575,350 |
| Current jackpot | €2.8 Million | $1.33 Billion |
| Format (pick / pool) | 6 / 47 + 1 bonus ball | 5 / 70 + 1 Mega Ball |
| Ticket price | €2.00 | $4.50 |
| Prize tiers | 8 | 9 |
| Draws per week | 2 | 2 |
| Draws in our archive | 937 since 2017 | 298 since 2023 |
| Biggest jackpot on record | €19 Million (2022) | — |
| Region | Ireland | USA |
| Results Generate | Results Generate |
🟢 Highlighted = shorter jackpot odds. Jackpot and price are in different currencies, so they are shown as-is, not ranked.
Irish Lotto vs Mega Millions Max
Both are lotteries where you pick a set of numbers and win the jackpot by matching them all. The table above compares the two on the things that actually differ — how long the jackpot odds are, how big the current pot is, what a line costs and how many prize tiers each pays.
Purely on jackpot odds, a single Irish Lotto line is about 28 times more likely to hit its top prize than a single Mega Millions Max line (1 in 10,737,573 versus 1 in 302,575,350). That is arithmetic, not advice — the two games’ jackpots, prices and tiers differ too.
In Irish Lotto a bonus ball is drawn from the main pool after the main numbers — you never pick it; it only boosts mid-tier prizes. In Mega Millions Max you also pick 1 Mega Ball from a separate 1–24 pool — it is part of your line and of the jackpot itself.
Remember the odds are fixed and independent of any past draw, and every combination is equally likely — a comparison like this is about the games, not a tip on what to play. You can look up either game’s full history and check any line for free on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better odds — Irish Lotto or Mega Millions Max?
Irish Lotto has the shorter jackpot odds — about 1 in 10,737,573, versus 1 in 302,575,350 for Mega Millions Max — so a single Irish Lotto line is statistically more likely to hit the top prize. Jackpot size, ticket price and tiers differ too; the table above compares them.
What is the difference between Irish Lotto and Mega Millions Max?
Irish Lotto draws 6 / 47 + 1 bonus ball; Mega Millions Max draws 5 / 70 + 1 Mega Ball. They also differ in jackpot odds, ticket price and prize tiers — the table above lays it out side by side.
Can I play both Irish Lotto and Mega Millions Max?
Yes — they are separate, independent lotteries with their own draws. Playing one has no effect on the other.