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- Use the mouse wheel or trackpad to zoom in and out of the jackpot pixel map.
- Drag the canvas to pan across the historical white-ball combination space.
- Click near a white spot to show nearby jackpot number history above the canvas.
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Universe map warning: pixels are based only on the five white balls, not the Mega Ball number.
Lottery universe guide
Mega Millions after tax estimate, cash value, and drawing history
Use the state selector above to compare an estimated Mega Millions after-tax lump-sum payout with the advertised jackpot and current cash value. The estimate applies the displayed federal rate and the selected state rate to the cash option. It is an informational comparison, not tax or financial advice.
How the Mega Millions after-tax estimate works
The advertised jackpot is generally an annuity value, while the cash value is the smaller lump-sum amount before taxes. Jackpot Universe estimates the cash value after federal and selected state taxes. A winner's actual result may differ because of final tax brackets, residency, local taxes, deductions, and other circumstances.
Mega Millions cash value versus advertised jackpot
The cash value is not the same as an after-tax payout. It is the estimated pre-tax lump sum offered instead of the annuity. The after-tax figure shown here starts with that cash value, not the larger advertised jackpot amount.
State taxes can change the estimated payout
Lottery tax treatment varies by state. Selecting another state updates the comparison so visitors can see how state tax rates may affect a Mega Millions lump-sum payout. Always consult official lottery information and a qualified tax professional for an actual claim.
Why the white-ball map matters
The white-ball portion of a jackpot game creates millions of possible five-number groups. A single pixel can represent one ranked combination, which lets the canvas show a large historical space without creating millions of page elements. The special number is still shown in drawing history, but it does not change the white-ball pixel location.
How repeated combinations are interpreted
When the same five white balls appear more than once, the map marks that location differently because different drawing dates or special numbers can share the same white-ball group. This is a history view, not a prediction model, and it should not be treated as a guarantee about future results.
About jackpot and cash values
Jackpot amounts and cash values can change as lottery operators update estimates before a drawing. The app caches current jackpot information for a short period and refreshes around scheduled drawing windows so visitors can compare recent winning numbers with the current advertised jackpot.