To play Mega Millions, simply choose six numbers: five from 1 to 70 and a Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Each ticket costs $2, and for an extra $1, you can add the Megaplier, which boosts non-jackpot winnings. Drawings occur twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, offering players a chance to win life-changing prizes. With a jackpot that frequently grows, like when the Mega Millions jackpot rises to $279 million, excitement builds across the nation.