How many numbers do you need to win a prize in Mega Millions? If you don't hit the big one (that's all five numbers, plus the Mega Ball), don't fret! There are plenty of winners aside from the jackpot. If you get all five numbers but not the Mega Ball, you'll still getR$1 million.

Mega Millions tickets costR$2.00 per play. Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing.

Blackjack has the best odds of winning, with a house edge of just 1 percent in most casinos, Bean said. Plus, you are playing against only the dealer, not hooded poker champions.