Millionaire for Life Odds & Prize Table

Nine prize tiers, top-prize odds of about 1 in 22.9 million, and overall odds of about 1 in 8.46 on a $5 play. The top prize is a fixed $1 million a year for life — the prize table is first, then a side-by-side comparison with Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto America.

Millionaire for Life prize tiers and odds

Odds per $5 play. The two top tiers pay an annual prize for life or a one-time cash option.
Main numbers matchedMillionaire BallPrizeOdds (1 in…)
5Matched$1,000,000 a year for life22,910,580
5Not matched$100,000 a year for life5,727,645
4Matched$7,50086,455.02
4Not matched$50021,613.75
3Matched$2501,662.6
3Not matched$50415.65
2Matched$2597.8
2Not matched$824.45
1Matched$815.65

Overall odds of any prize: approximately 1 in 8.46. Cash options: $18 million for the top prize and $2.2 million for the second prize.

Source: official Millionaire for Life prize chart. Checked September 15, 2026. View official prizes and odds

Millionaire for Life odds vs Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto America

Millionaire for Life has much shorter top-prize odds than Powerball or Mega Millions because its pools are smaller. The top prize is fixed rather than rolling, and every ticket is still a long shot.

Approximate published odds on a single ticket. Confirm current figures with the official lottery.
RuleLotto AmericaPowerballMega MillionsMillionaire for Life
White balls5 from 1–525 from 1–695 from 1–705 from 1–58
Special ballStar Ball 1–10Powerball 1–26Mega Ball 1–24Millionaire Ball 1–5
Jackpot odds1 in 25.99 million1 in 292.2 million1 in 290.5 million1 in 22.9 million
Any prizeabout 1 in 9.63about 1 in 25about 1 in 23about 1 in 8.46

See also Powerball odds, Mega Millions odds and Millionaire for Life odds.

What are the odds of winning Millionaire for Life?

The published odds of winning the Millionaire for Life top prize are about 1 in 22.9 million, and the overall odds of winning any prize are about 1 in 8.46. Compared with Powerball (about 1 in 292.2 million) and Mega Millions (about 1 in 290.5 million), the top prize is far easier to hit — but it is a fixed $1 million a year for life (or $18 million cash) rather than a rolling jackpot. For exact, current figures, always refer to the official Millionaire for Life prize chart.

How the odds are calculated

There are 4,582,116 ways to choose five white balls from 58, and multiplying by the 5 possible Millionaire Balls gives 22,910,580 equally likely combinations — so a single play has one chance in roughly 22.9 million of matching all six numbers. Matching the five white balls without the Millionaire Ball (4 of the 5 ball choices) happens about once in 5.7 million plays.

Can prediction tools improve your odds? No.

Odds are not improved by prediction tools, hot/cold lists, generators, or any “system.” Every combination is equally likely on every draw, and each nightly draw is independent of the last. Our Analyzer Hub and Millionaire for Life statistics describe past draws for education only. Please play responsibly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the odds of winning the Millionaire for Life top prize?
About 1 in 22.9 million on a single $5 play. The overall odds of winning any prize are about 1 in 8.46. Check the official prize chart for exact current figures.
How much is the Millionaire for Life top prize?
$1 million a year for life, with a guaranteed minimum payout period, or a one-time cash option of $18 million. The second prize is $100,000 a year for life or $2.2 million cash.
Are Millionaire for Life odds better than Powerball?
Yes. The top-prize odds (about 1 in 22.9 million) are much shorter than Powerball's jackpot odds (about 1 in 292.2 million), but the top prize is fixed instead of rolling over.
How often is Millionaire for Life drawn?
Every night at 11:15 p.m. Eastern Time, in more than 30 participating jurisdictions.

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