MEGA MILLIONS HAS CHANGED!
Here is how it works:
- Ticket cost: $5
- Multiplier is now included every play!
- Non-jackpot prizes are multiplied by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X on every play.
- New Matrix:
• White Balls: 1-70
• Gold Mega Ball: 1-24 - Drawings: Tuesday & Friday at 10:00 PM CST
Prizes and Odds
| Match | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | 10X | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BALL
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Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | 1 in 290,472,336 |
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$2,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 1 in 12,629,232 |
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BALL
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$20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | 1 in 893,761 |
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$1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 | 1 in 38,859 |
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BALL
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$400 | $600 | $800 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 1 in 13,695 |
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$20 | $30 | $40 | $50 | $100 | 1 in 607 |
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BALL
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$20 | $30 | $40 | $50 | $100 | 1 in 665 |
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BALL
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$14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 | 1 in 86 |
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BALL
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$10 | $15 | $20 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 35 |
| Match | {{prizeHeader[pageCounter]}} | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + 1 | {{prizeRows[0][pageCounter]}} | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| 5 | {{prizeRows[1][pageCounter]}} | 1 in 12,629,232 |
| 4 + 1 | {{prizeRows[2][pageCounter]}} | 1 in 893,761 |
| 4 | {{prizeRows[3][pageCounter]}} | 1 in 38,859 |
| 3 + 1 | {{prizeRows[4][pageCounter]}} | 1 in 13,965 |
| 3 | {{prizeRows[5][pageCounter]}} | 1 in 607 |
| 2 + 1 | {{prizeRows[6][pageCounter]}} | 1 in 665 |
| 1 + 1 | {{prizeRows[7][pageCounter]}} | 1 in 86 |
| MEGA BALL | {{prizeRows[8][pageCounter]}} | 1 in 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the change go into effect?
A: The changes launch April 5, 2025. The first draw under these changes is April 8, 2025.
Q: Is the price of a ticket changing?
A: Yes, one play for Mega Millions now costs $5.
Q: Is the matrix changing?
A: Yes, Mega Millions is changing to a new matrix. Players will still select five different numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls), but will now choose one number from 1 to 24 instead of 25 (gold ball).
Q: Does the new Mega Millions have an option to add Megaplier?
A: No. The increased price includes a built-in multiplier! Each play will have an automatically generated multiplier that can be 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X! Multipliers are for non-jackpot prizes only.
Q: How does this change affect the jackpot?
A: The Mega Millions starting jackpot is now $50 million, increased from $20 million. This means bigger jackpots more frequently.
Q: Are the prizes changing?
A: Yes, winning tickets now have a minimum win of $10, which is double the purchase price! There are also better secondary prizes locally at all levels.
Q: Have the odds changed?
A: Yes, the odds have improved from 1 in 303 million to 1 in 290 million.
Q: Will my old paper playslips still work?
A: No, they will not. You can build a digital playslip through the Oklahoma Lottery app.
Q: Can I still buy for future draws?
A: Yes, you will still be able to buy up to 10 draws at a time.
Q: If I purchase a ticket prior to April 5, will I still be able to redeem it after the game changes?
A: Yes, winnings tickets purchased prior to April 5 can still be redeemed within 180 days from the draw date.