Mega Millions odds, ticket prices and jackpots will see big changes next week for the Tuesday, April 8 drawing. What we know about the new rules.
Bigger and faster-growing jackpots: Jackpots are expected to grow faster and get to higher dollar amounts more frequently in the new game. The Mega Millions Consortium estimates that the average jackpot win in the new game will be more than $800 million vs. approximately $450 million in the current game.
Everyone needs a little refresh. For Mega Millions, it's out with the old and in with the new this April. Here's what we know so far.
You'll have to spend more for a chance to win Mega Millions—and the price hike is bigger than you might expect.
Mega Millions is getting an upgrade. The changes coming soon to Mega Millions are designed to produce bigger, faster-growing jackpots, better odds and bigger non-jackpot prizes. The overhauled game starts Tuesday, April 8.
The new Mega Millions game starts on Tuesday, April 8. If no one wins the current jackpot ahead of then, the jackpot will roll over.
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