Mega Millions to get MEGA enhancements in April 2025

Mega Millions, the multi-state lottery game that has produced a record six jackpot wins exceeding $1 billion, is getting ready for a “mega” overhaul when the new and improved game launches in April of 2025.

Among the exciting new enhancements that players will benefit from:• Bigger Jackpots, more often• Improved odds mean more wins• Built in random 2-10x Multiplier makes every play more exciting and every non-jackpot win more lucrative (non-jackpot prizes are doubled or more)

• No breakeven prizes, every win will be at least double the cost of the ticket

“We are looking forward to providing Mega Millions players more value with larger prizes at every level,” said Frank Suarez, CT Lottery President and CEO. “These changes will not only create more billion-dollar jackpots than ever before, but the game will continue its important legacy of supporting great causes everywhere Mega Millions is played.”When the new and improved game launches next April, tickets will cost $5 per play. This is only the game’s second price adjustment since the first ticket was sold more than 20 years ago and the first change since the current game matrix was adopted in 2017. Since Mega Millions launched in 2002, it has produced six winners of billion-dollar jackpots. Since the last change in 2017, more than 1300 players have become millionaires. Overall odds when the game changes take place for Mega Millions will be 1 in 23.07. Jackpot odds will be 1 in 290,472,336. For more information about Mega Millions, please visit ctlottery.org/MegaMillions.

About the Connecticut Lottery Corporation

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public state agency committed to generating revenue for Connecticut in accordance with the highest standards of public policy and social responsibility.

In fiscal year 2025, CLC awarded more than $1.3 billion in prizes, paid $81.9 million in commissions and incentives to its network of more than 2,800 retail partners, and contributed approximately $362 million to the state’s General Fund. Through the General Fund, CT lottery dollars support services and programs that benefit Connecticut residents and communities, including education, public health, public safety, and libraries.

Since 1972, the Lottery has contributed nearly $12 billion for the State of Connecticut.

Lottery purchases are limited to adults age 18 or older. Players must be at least 21 to place sports wagers.Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.