Something big happened while you were sleeping. The switch was flipped, the update went through, and you can now buy tickets of the new version of Mega Millions!
We’ve been telling you for months that the redesigned game would have better odds of winning, bigger jackpots more often, and built-in multipliers in all plays. The day has arrived!
Here’s what’s next in the Mega Millions reboot:
With no jackpot winner last night in the final drawing of the previous version of the game, the jackpot rolled into the new game and continues to climb. The current jackpot for Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, the first in the revamped game, is an estimated $54 million annuity, $25.7 million lump-sum option.
That’s actually higher than the $50 million starting jackpot amount in the redesigned game. The current jackpot will continue to grow with each drawing until it’s won, then it still reset to the $50 million starting amount and begin to grow again. The larger starting amount will help the game’s jackpots grow faster, meaning we’ll see more of them over $1 billion!
You’ll also see some changes on your next Mega Millions ticket. Each play now costs $5, but you get some real bang for your buck. Along with the better odds, there are bigger prizes at all levels, no break-even prizes, and we’ve added a 10X multiplier!
The beginning of the revamped Mega Millions means you can once again buy up to 10 advance plays. We had to temporarily limit how many plays could be purchased in advance until the changes kicked in, but we’re now back to full speed.
While there are a lot of changes to the game, the drawing days and time will remain the same: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 p.m.
Game redesigns like these are rare, and we’re excited for you to have a brand-new shot at winning the next Mega Millions jackpot!
FIVE dollars a ticket? sigh...something fun too expensive for most people
Posted by: Grace | April 09, 2025 at 09:09 PM