The jackpot for Mega Millions is estimated to be $800 million. They have studied Mega Millions and have published what they believe are the "luckiest" Mega Millions numbers you can play. What Are the Luckiest Numbers to Play in the Mega Millions Lottery Game? To win the Mega Millions jackpot, a player would need to match all five of the white ball numbers and the single gold Mega Ball number. For example, if you matched all five of the white balls in Mega Millions, your assigned multiplier would be included.