Welcome to Vermont Megabucks, a Tri-State lottery draw game that provides three exciting chances to win prizes per week. Taking place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 7:59 PM ET, you can also play Megabucks in Maine and New Hampshire.
Use this page to discover how to play, how prizes work, and generally how to make the most of Vermont Tri-State Megabucks. You can also navigate to results and Megabucks statistics, or even to our Megabucks number generator. Enjoy!
Use the table below to find out how much you can win with the different Megabucks matches:
| Numbers Matched | Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|
Match 5 plus Megaball |
Jackpot | 1 in 4,496,388 |
Match 5 |
$30,000 | 1 in 899,277 |
Match 4 plus Megaball |
$1,300 | 1 in 24,979 |
Match 4 |
$150 | 1 in 4,996 |
Match 3 plus Megaball |
$25 | 1 in 713.7 |
Match 3 |
$7 | 1 in 142.7 |
Match 2 plus Megaball |
$5 | 1 in 63 |
Match 2 |
$2 | 1 in 12.6 |
Match 1 plus Megaball |
$2 | 1 in 15.3 |
The overall odds of winning any prize in Tri State Megabucks in Vermont are roughly 1 in 5.9. Jackpot odds are 1 in 4,496,388 per $2 play.
Five numbers are played in Megabucks and the selection ranges from 1 to 41, and you must also choose a Megaball number from 1 to 6. Use Quick Pick or our Megabucks number generator for a random selection.
You can buy a ticket that lasts as long as 30 drawings in a row if you wish. Just select the Multi Draw column – ticket cost will depend on the number of draws you enter for, but tickets will never be more than $100.
Megabucks tickets cost $2 per play in Vermont. Then just sit back and enjoy the game – our fingers are crossed for you. Be thorough with checking your ticket to ensure you don’t miss out if you win. There are several different prize tiers too.
If there are multiple jackpot winners, then the total prize pool will be shared amongst all winners.
Tri State Megabucks drawings take place three days of the week – Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday (7:59 PM ET).
Yes, Megabucks winnings are taxable in Vermont by the Federal government. The Vermont Lottery must also withhold at least 6% in state taxes on any winnings that exceed $5,000.
