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Calculate jackpot odds for any lottery. Compare Powerball, Mega Millions, and more.
Lottery odds represent the probability of matching all drawn numbers, calculated using the mathematical combinations formula C(n,k) and multiplied by any bonus ball pool size.
| Lottery | Format | Jackpot Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Powerball (US) | 5/69 + 1/26 | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| Mega Millions (US) | 5/70 + 1/25 | 1 in 302,575,350 |
| EuroMillions | 5/50 + 1/12 | 1 in 139,838,160 |
| UK Lotto | 6/59 | 1 in 45,057,474 |
| Oz Lotto (Australia) | 7/45 | 1 in 45,379,620 |
Formula
Odds = C(n, k) Ć B, where C(n,k) = n! / (k!(nāk)!)n = Total numbers in the pool
k = Numbers you pick per ticket
B = Bonus ball pool size (1 if no bonus ball)
Worked Example
Powerball odds (5/69 + 1/26)
Did you know? You are about 20,000 times more likely to be struck by lightning in your lifetime (1 in 15,300) than to win the Powerball jackpot (1 in 292.2 million) with a single ticket (source: National Weather Service).
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