Check Your Lottery Numbers

Checking your lottery ticket is straightforward with our free number checker. Follow these three simple steps to find out if your ticket is a winner:

1. Select your game — toggle between Powerball and Mega Millions at the top of the tool.
2. Enter your ticket numbers — type the five main numbers and bonus ball from your physical or digital ticket into the “Your Ticket Numbers” section.
3. Enter the winning numbers — input the official drawing results into the “Winning Numbers” section and press “Check My Numbers.”

The tool instantly compares both sets, highlights matches in green, and tells you which prize tier you hit. Remember to always verify results with the official lottery website or an authorized retailer.

Powerball offers nine ways to win, from matching only the Powerball to hitting all five main numbers plus the Powerball for the jackpot. Players choose five numbers from 1–69 and one Powerball from 1–26.

The optional Power Play multiplier (2x–10x) can be added for an extra $1 per play and multiplies all non-jackpot prizes. The 5-match prize is always doubled to $2,000,000 with Power Play active.

Mega Millions also has nine prize tiers. Players pick five numbers from 1–70 and one Mega Ball from 1–25. The overall odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 24.

The Megaplier option costs an additional $1 per play and multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x. The 5-match prize is always multiplied to a maximum of $5,000,000.

Prize claim procedures vary by state and prize amount. Here is a general guide:

• Under $600 — Prizes can usually be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer in the state where the ticket was purchased.
• $600 to $99,999 — Most states require a claim form submitted to the state lottery office, either in person or by mail.
• $100,000 and above — Large prizes typically must be claimed at the lottery headquarters. Many winners at this level hire a financial advisor and attorney before claiming.
• Jackpots — Winners choose between a lump-sum cash payment or an annuity paid over 29 years. The lump sum is significantly less than the advertised jackpot amount.

Always sign the back of your physical ticket immediately after purchase. Keep your ticket in a safe place and make a copy or photograph for your records.

• Check every ticket — Even tickets that look like losers may have lower-tier prizes. Many small prizes go unclaimed every year.
• Double-check the draw date — Make sure you are comparing your numbers against the correct drawing. Powerball draws on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Mega Millions draws on Tuesday and Friday.
• Verify with official sources — Use this tool as a convenient first check, but always confirm winning tickets through the official lottery website or an authorized retailer.
• Keep old tickets — Some states allow second-chance drawings for non-winning tickets. Enter them before discarding any ticket.
• Use ticket scanners — Most lottery apps and retail terminals have barcode scanners that can instantly verify any ticket.