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New MEGA MILLIONS enhancements feature increased starting jackpots and more millionaires

Posted on October 27, 2017

Enhancements begin on October 28, 2017

The MEGA MILLIONS® Draw game is undergoing a redesign that will bring more value to itsplayers with larger starting jackpots and more $1 million winners! The new enhancements include a starting jackpot that will increase from $15 million to $40 million, and will grow fasteroverall; better odds to win the second-tier prize of $1 million; and larger lower-tier prizes. The ticket price will also change, increasing from $1 to $2 per play; Megaplier® will remain at $1 more per play.
The MEGA MILLIONS number matrix will also change; players will now select five numbers from 1 to 70, and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Overall odds of winning a prize will be one-in-24. The new MEGA MILLIONS enhancements will go into effect on Saturday, October 28, 2017; the first drawing to include the enhancements will be Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
“Since joining MEGA MILLIONS four years ago, this multi-state game has become a player favorite; generating millions in contributions to education,” said Lottery Secretary Jim Poppell. “We look forward to these new enhancements creating even more enthusiasm among our players and retailers, with an additional $9 million in education contributions expected during the first year.”
ABOUT MEGA MILLIONS IN FLORIDA
MEGA MILLIONS drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m. ET and are broadcast on 17 carrier stations throughout the state. Drawings are also available for viewing on the Florida Lottery’s website and official YouTube channel. Winning numbers are available on the Lottery’s website, at retailers statewide, and by phone at (850) 921-PLAY. Since joining MEGA MILLIONS in 2013, the game has generated approximately $274 million for education, and has awarded more than $290 million in prizes to 37.8 million players.

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