Next month, Mega Millions, one of America’s favorite lottery games, is getting a major upgrade! The new Mega Millions will feature higher prizes, faster-growing jackpots, and improved odds for both the jackpot and minimum prizes.
New Mega Millions: Bigger Jackpots, Faster Growth
The starting jackpot is increasing from $20 million to an incredible $50 million, giving players an even greater shot at life-changing winnings. With this boosted starting point, jackpots will grow faster, leading to record-breaking prizes like never before!
Guaranteed Payouts Above Ticket Price
Every prize tier will now offer more than the cost of a ticket. In the new Mega Millions, the minimum prize for matching just the Mega Ball is now $10—no more breaking even, only winning!
Exciting Built-in Multipliers
Every play now includes an automatic multiplier between 2x and 5x for non-jackpot prizes, similar to the Megaplier you currently enjoy. That means matching just the Mega Ball could win you up to $50 instantly!

CURRENT GAME | CHANGES | NEW MEGA MILLIONS |
---|---|---|
$2 | Ticket Price | $5 |
$20 million | Starting Jackpot | $50 million |
$456 million | Average Jackpot Win* | $803 million |
1:302,575,350 | Improved Jackpot Odds | 1:290,472,336 |
5/70+1/25 | Matrix Change | 5/70+1/24 |
1:24 | Improved Overall Odds of Winning a Prize | 1:23 |
$2 up to $1M | Bigger Non-Jackpot Prizes | $10 up to $10M |
$1/play | Built-in Multiplier Feature | 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X Multiplier Included |
*Average jackpot amount calculated based on a 2.0 annuity rate. Actual annuity rates vary with interest rates over time.
Better Jackpot Odds
Winning the jackpot is now more attainable, with odds improving from 1 in 303 million to 1 in 290 million. Plus, the Mega Ball range is being adjusted from 1-25 to 1-24, further increasing your chances of winning a prize.
And to make these exciting changes possible, the ticket price will change from $3 with the Megaplier to $5.
And when will this happen?
The upcoming April 4th will be the last Mega Millions draw as we have enjoyed it so far. This means that the first (and exciting) new draw will take place on April 8th. Will you miss it?
Get Ready to Play!
Be one of the first to experience the new Mega Millions when tickets go on sale starting April 5th! The best way to play—before and after these updates—is through TuLotero, offering a seamless way to play.
Get ready for bigger wins, better odds, and even more excitement with the all-new Mega Millions!