Mega Millions vs Powerball
Jackpot odds, current jackpot, ticket price, format and prize tiers — side by side.
| Mega Millions | Powerball | |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot odds | 1 in 302,575,350 | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| Current jackpot | $743 Million | $567 Million |
| Format (pick / pool) | 5 / 70 + 1 bonus ball | 5 / 69 + 1 Powerball |
| Ticket price | $2.50 | $3.50 |
| Prize tiers | 9 | 9 |
| Region | USA | USA |
| Results 🎲 Generate | Results 🎲 Generate |
🟢 Highlighted = shorter jackpot odds. Jackpot and price are in different currencies, so they are shown as-is, not ranked.
Mega Millions vs Powerball
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.
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 — Mega Millions or Powerball?
Powerball has the shorter jackpot odds — about 1 in 292,201,338, versus 1 in 302,575,350 for Mega Millions — so a single Powerball 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 Mega Millions and Powerball?
Mega Millions draws 5 / 70 + 1 bonus ball; Powerball draws 5 / 69 + 1 Powerball. They also differ in jackpot odds, ticket price and prize tiers — the table above lays it out side by side.
Can I play both Mega Millions and Powerball?
Yes — they are separate, independent lotteries with their own draws. Playing one has no effect on the other.