Lottery Statistics & Odds
Official lottery odds and verified record jackpots from major lottery games
Official Lottery Odds
These odds are published by official lottery organizations and are mathematically calculated
Powerball
Source: powerball.com
Mega Millions
Source: megamillions.com
EuroMillions
Source: euro-millions.com
EuroJackpot
Source: eurojackpot.org
Verified Record Jackpots
Publicly verified record-breaking lottery jackpots
$2.04 Billion
Powerball - November 2022
Edwin Castro (California)
$1.602 Billion
Mega Millions - August 2023
Anonymous (Florida)
$1.586 Billion
Powerball - January 2016
3 winners (split)
Probability Facts
🎲 Equal Probability
All number combinations have exactly the same probability of winning. Choosing 1-2-3-4-5-6 has the same odds as any random combination.
📊 Independent Draws
Each draw is statistically independent. Past numbers have no influence on future draws. Every draw starts with identical odds.
💡 Expected Value
On average, lottery tickets have a negative expected value, meaning players statistically lose money over time.
🎯 Lower Tier Prizes
The "overall odds" (like 1 in 24.9 for Powerball) include all prize tiers, not just the jackpot. Most wins are small prizes.
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