03/28/2025
Mega millions tickets will be increasing in price. I pulled some information up on it, and wanted to share with our customers!
When is the final drawing of the current game?
The final drawing of the current game is Friday, April 4.
When is the first drawing of the new game?
The first drawing of the new game is at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 8.
How much will new Mega Millions tickets be?
Mega Millions tickets will be more than doubling with the overhaul, at $5 per play. Currently, one ticket is $2.
Increased starting jackpot, non-jackpot prizes
In the new game, the Mega Millions starting jackpot is $50 million. This is up from a starting jackpot of $20 million in the current game.
Increased overall, jackpot odds
The new, overhauled game will also feature increased odds. The overall odds of the game will be 1 in 23, compared to 1 in 24, according to a news release. And the jackpot odds will be 1 in 290,472,336, compared to 1 in 302,575,350.