What are my chances of winning The Mega Millions Lottery. How many states are included? ?

Question

I live in New York State and I know that my state isn't the only one included in the Mega Millions. How many others? All 50? What are my chances of winning? Do I have a better chance if the jack pot is higher or lower? Tonight I believe it's 134-million.

Answer 1

The following 12 states CA · GA · IL · MD · MA · MI · NJ · NY · OH · TX · VA · WA have Mega Millions.

odds of hitting the jackpot 1 in 175,711,536

Odds of hitting second place 1 in 3,904,701

EDIT:

8-30-08

Someone hit the jackpot last night. So, miracles do happen.

Answer 2

Like Tampico said - Very, very slim and almost none. Lots of fun though if you don't go nuts on it and you don't set yourself up to be disappointed by believing you are going to win!