Prize tiers
What are the odds for every Millionaire for Life prize?
Millionaire for Life draws five white balls and one Millionaire Ball. There are 9 ways to win. The odds below are calculated exactly from the number pools.
- Jackpot odds
- 1 in 22,910,580
- Prize tiers
- 9
- Overall odds
- 1 in 8.47
| Tier | Match | Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 5 + Millionaire Ball | $1,000,000 per year for life | 1 in 22,910,580 |
| Tier 2 | 5 white balls | $100,000 per year for life | 1 in 5,727,645 |
| Tier 3 | 4 + Millionaire Ball | $7,500 | 1 in 86,455.02 |
| Tier 4 | 4 white balls | $500 | 1 in 21,613.75 |
| Tier 5 | 3 + Millionaire Ball | $250 | 1 in 1,662.60 |
| Tier 6 | 3 white balls | $50 | 1 in 415.65 |
| Tier 7 | 2 + Millionaire Ball | $25 | 1 in 97.80 |
| Tier 8 | 2 white balls | $8 | 1 in 24.45 |
| Tier 9 | 1 + Millionaire Ball | $8 | 1 in 15.65 |
The top prize is a fixed lifetime annuity with a lump-sum cash option, so it does not grow like Powerball or Mega Millions.
More tickets
Do more tickets improve your Millionaire for Life odds?
Each different line covers one more combination, so 100 lines are about 100 times as likely to hit the jackpot as one line. The chance is still tiny, and the cost grows just as fast.
| Lines played | Cost | Jackpot odds | Chance of any prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5 | 1 in 22,910,580 | 11.81% |
| 5 | $25 | 1 in 4,582,116 | 46.65% |
| 10 | $50 | 1 in 2,291,058 | 71.54% |
| 50 | $250 | 1 in 458,211.60 | 99.81% |
| 100 | $500 | 1 in 229,105.80 | > 99.99% |
| 1,000 | $5,000 | 1 in 22,910.58 | > 99.99% |
- Jackpot chance
- 1 in 1,145,529
- < 0.0001%
- Chance of any prize
- 91.90%
- Cost per drawing
- $100
Assumes every line is a different combination. Duplicate lines add cost without adding coverage.
Odds history
Have the Millionaire for Life odds changed?
The current 1 in 22,910,580 jackpot odds come from the game's present number pools. Here is how the format got here.
2026
Millionaire for Life replaced Cash4Life and Lucky for Life as the multistate lifetime-prize game, using 5 from 1-58 plus a Millionaire Ball from 1-5.
Compare
How do Millionaire for Life odds compare with other multistate games?
Jackpot odds and overall odds for each national game, per play. Lower numbers mean better chances.
| Game | Price | Jackpot odds | Any prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball | $2 | 1 in 292,201,338 | 1 in 24.87 |
| Mega Millions | $5 | 1 in 290,472,336 | 1 in 23.07 |
| Millionaire for Life | $5 | 1 in 22,910,580 | 1 in 8.47 |
| Lotto America | $1 | 1 in 25,989,600 | 1 in 9.63 |
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Millionaire for Life Odds FAQ
Short answers about Millionaire for Life jackpot odds, prize odds, Quick Picks, and buying more tickets.
What are the odds of winning the Millionaire for Life jackpot?
The odds of winning the Millionaire for Life jackpot are 1 in 22,910,580 for each $5 play. You must match all five white balls and the Millionaire Ball.
What are the odds of winning any Millionaire for Life prize?
The overall odds of winning any Millionaire for Life prize are 1 in 8.47. Most of those wins are the smallest prizes, so the overall odds say little about your chance of a large payout.
Does buying more Millionaire for Life tickets improve my odds?
Each different line adds one more combination. With 100 different lines your jackpot chance is about 1 in 229,105.80, which is still a long shot and costs $500 per drawing.
Do Quick Picks have better Millionaire for Life odds than choosing my own numbers?
No. Every valid combination has exactly the same odds. Quick Picks can reduce the chance of sharing a jackpot because they avoid popular patterns like birthdays, but they do not make a win more likely.
Does playing the same Millionaire for Life numbers every draw help?
No. Each drawing is independent, so a combination that has never been drawn is no more "due" than one drawn last week. Playing the same numbers only changes convenience.
Does the Millionaire for Life add-on change the odds?
The top prize is a fixed lifetime annuity with a lump-sum cash option, so it does not grow like Powerball or Mega Millions.
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