Annuity option :

  • The Mega Millions annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments.
  • Each payment is 5% bigger than the previous one. This helps protect winners’ lifestyle and purchasing power in periods of inflation.
  • See more information about the annuity option.

Cash option :

  • A one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.