> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.megapot.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.megapot.io/getting-started/how-it-works.md).

# How It Works

Megapot is a daily lottery with a simple premise: pick your numbers, buy a ticket, and see if you win. Here's what you need to know.

## The Basics

* **$1 per ticket** — That's it.
* **Daily drawings** — A new drawing every single day.
* **Pick your numbers** — Choose 5 numbers plus 1 bonusball, to win one of 10 different prize tiers.

## What You're Trying to Match

Each drawing produces 6 winning numbers: 5 main numbers and 1 bonusball.

* **Match more numbers = bigger prizes.** The more numbers you match, the more you win.
* **The bonusball multiplies your chances.** It creates extra ways to win across multiple prize tiers.

You don't need to match everything to win something.

## Prize Tiers

Megapot has **10 different prize tiers**, ranging from winning free tickets all the way up to the jackpot.

* Match just a few numbers? You still win.
* Match all 5 numbers plus the bonusball? You hit the jackpot.
* **1 in 4 tickets wins something** — those are pretty good odds.

[See the full prize breakdown](/getting-started/how-to-play/prize-structure.md)

## Daily Drawings

* Drawings happen **once per day**, every day.
* Results are posted **immediately** after each drawing.
* You can check your tickets right away to see if you won.

Curious how we ensure drawings are completely fair and random? [Learn how drawings are verified](/getting-started/provably-fair.md)

## Claiming Winnings

Won something? Great. Most claims are instant.

* **Check your tickets** after each drawing to see your results.
* **Claim** directly to your wallet, in most cases instantly.
* From **September 28, 2026**, prizes of $500 or less need only a short one-time identity check. Above that, [full verification](https://github.com/coordinationlabs/v2-gitbook/tree/main/learn/kyc.md) applies, and a claim waits while a check is outstanding.

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**From September 28, 2026:** a single prize of **$1,000 or more** also requires a public winner celebration, and the claim is held until our team reviews it (normally under a business day). See [claiming prizes of $1,000 or more](/appendix/guaranteed-prizes.md#claiming-prizes-of-usd1-000-or-more).
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Your winnings are yours the moment you claim them.

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Ready to play? [Buy your first ticket](/getting-started/how-to-play.md)