Powerball (United States) vs Mega Millions: which has better odds?

Powerball (United States) and Mega Millions side by side: format, jackpot odds and the chance of winning any prize.

GameCountryFormatJackpot oddsAny prize
PowerballUnited States5/69+1/261 : 292,201,3381 : 24.9
Mega MillionsUnited States5/70+1/241 : 290,472,3361 : 23.1

Mega Millions has better jackpot odds: 1 in 290,472,336 versus 1 in 292,201,338.

Powerball (United States): 5 of 69 white balls and 1 of 26 red Powerballs. It has produced the biggest jackpots in history.

Mega Millions: 5 of 70 white balls and 1 of 24 golden Mega Balls, under the rules introduced in 2025.

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