What States Have Mega Millions? Full List for 2026

<h2>Complete List of States That Sell Mega Millions</h2> <p>Mega Millions is one of the two largest multi-state lottery games in the United States. As of 2026, <strong>45 states, the District of Columbia, and the US Virgin Islands</strong> participate in Mega Millions. Here's the full list and what you need to know.</p> <h3>States That Offer Mega Millions</h3> <p>Alabama does not offer Mega Millions, but most states do. The participating jurisdictions are: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, plus the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands.</p> <h3>States That Do NOT Have Mega Millions</h3> <p>Only five states do not participate in any multi-state lottery:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Alabama</strong></li> <li><strong>Alaska</strong></li> <li><strong>Hawaii</strong></li> <li><strong>Nevada</strong></li> <li><strong>Utah</strong></li> </ul> <p>These states have not established state lotteries, often due to religious, cultural, or casino-industry considerations.</p> <h3>Can You Buy Mega Millions Online?</h3> <p>Several states now allow online lottery ticket purchases, including Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Some third-party services also offer to purchase tickets on your behalf, but always verify they are legitimate and licensed.</p> <h3>Cross-State Purchases</h3> <p>You do <strong>not</strong> need to be a resident of a state to buy a ticket there — you just need to be physically present. So if you're traveling through a Mega Millions state, you can absolutely buy a ticket. If you win, you'll pay taxes based on both the state where the ticket was purchased and your state of residence.</p> <h3>Check Your Numbers Instantly</h3> <p>No matter which state you bought your ticket in, you can use the <a href="/check">LottoRadar Number Checker</a> to verify your Mega Millions numbers after any drawing. Save time by storing your regular numbers in the <a href="/my-numbers">My Numbers Locker</a>.</p>