Mega Millions
The OLD Rules
Last Draw Was April 4th, 2025-
Starting Jackpot
$20,000,000 -
Jackpot Odds
1 in 302.5 Million -
Overall Odds
1 in 24 -
Optional Multiplier for $1
2x, 3x, 4x, 5x -
Minimum Prize
$2
Updated Rules
First Draw Is April 8th, 2025-
Starting Jackpot
$50,000,000 -
Jackpot Odds
1 in 290.5 Million -
Overall Odds
1 in 22 -
Built-in Multiplier
2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 10x -
Minimum Prize
$10
$5 Tickets & Bigger Prizes
The new $5 game boosts the average jackpot win by 75% and supercharges your non-jackpot winning prizes from $2 million up to $10 million.
Even matching just the Mega Ball can win you between $10 and $50—depending on the multiplier assigned at purchase. Get ready for bigger thrills and bolder wins at every level.
Updated Prize Categories
The game just got simpler—and more exciting.
While you still pick 5 numbers from 70, the Mega Ball field has been refined to just 24 numbers (down from 25).
This streamlined matrix supports the enhanced prize structure and multiplier feature, making every draw a fresh opportunity to win big.
Note: Prizes in California are calculated on a pari-mutuel basis, meaning prize amounts vary depending on ticket sales and number of winners in each prize category.
Built-In Multiplier
Every $5 play now comes with a built‑in multiplier that automatically multiplies non‑jackpot wins by 2X to 10X.
The multiplier is randomly assigned per line, meaning every ticket is primed to pay out a minimum of $10.
On top of that, the odds to win the jackpot have improved from 1 in 302,575,350 to 1 in 290,472,336—giving you a slightly better chance at that life-changing prize.
Faster Growing Jackpots
The stakes have never been higher. Mega Millions’ jackpots now kick off at a staggering $50 million and are designed to grow faster than ever before.
With these enhancements, the thrill of chasing a record-breaking jackpot is more intense—and more rewarding—every single draw.
