Mega Millions is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States known for its massive jackpots that often reach hundreds of millions (and sometimes billions) of dollars. So, how much does it cost to go for your pot of gold? Read on!
How Much Are Mega Millions Tickets?
You’ll be surprised at the Mega Millions ticket price. The cost of a Mega Millions ticket is a mere $2 per game. The cost is the same whether you Quick Pick your numbers or choose your own.
Quick Pick
Quick Pick? What’s that? Quick Pick is an easy way to play. Not sure what numbers you want to play? You don’t need to decide! Choose Quick Pick, and the computer will randomly choose numbers for you. Quick Picks are available at the same cost as if you were to pick your own numbers. It’s just another way to play.
Optional Add-Ons: How Much More Can You Pay?
For an extra $1 per play, most states offer the Mega Millions Megaplier feature. Add this feature to your play to multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four or five times. Learn more about how to play Mega Millions here. Let’s say you match the Megaball, which usually is a $2 prize. You added the Megaplier, and the 5x multiplier was drawn. With Megaplier, that $2 prize turns into $10.
Where does the Mega Millions money go?
About half of Mega Millions lottery ticket revenue goes directly to Mega Millions winners in the form of prizes.
The other half goes to lottery administration and public causes such as the great outdoors in Colorado, veterans in Texas, education in New York City and many others. Beneficiaries differ state by state, but each state returns a percentage of lottery revenue from ticket sales in their state to their own causes. Here's where the lottery money goes in every state.
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How much to Get a Mega Millions Ticket?
You have learned about the cost of a ticket and the add-on available. We’re sure you know how to play and may want to know how big the jackpot can grow. Are you excited to get into the game and see if you can be your state’s next multimillion-dollar winner? You have choices when it comes to getting your ticket.
Online vs. In-Store: Ticket Purchase Options
Get your Mega Millions ticket in whatever way is most convenient to you. Getting gas? The convenience store might already be an authorized lottery retailer. Head inside and find out. Sitting at your desk at work? No problem! In participating states, you can get your Mega Millions ticket from the Jackpocket app. We make it easy and convenient to order tickets for your favorite lottery games at the touch of a button. Want to know Mega Millions winner secrets? Well, that’s something we can’t share. 🙂
Think of us as your delivery driver. When you place your order, we pick up your tickets from an authorized lottery retailer on your behalf and deliver them in the form of an emailed scan, which includes the serial number, while your numbers are uploaded to the app. Don’t worry about catching the drawing, either! We’ll notify you automatically if you win.
How much does a Mega Millions ticket cost on Jackpocket?
Jackpocket lottery app is a safe, easy way to order Mega Millions tickets in participating states. The cost of a Mega Millions ticket on Jackpocket is the same as a Mega Millions ticket from a brick-and-mortar retailer but without the added cost of gas to drive there!
Plus, there are added benefits. Order tickets for Mega Millions online for a chance to win a prize or a giveaway that could include concert tickets, cash or a vacation.
The app charges a small convenience fee when you fund your account with credits but never adds any fees to the price of your ticket. There are also no fees when you want to withdraw your winnings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mega Millions?
Mega Millions is a multimillion-dollar prize game available in 46 lottery jurisdictions. All lottery jurisdictions contribute part of sales to the top prize that is shared between the states. The grand prize starts at $20 million and climbs until all five numbers and the Mega Ball are matched, and someone wins the jackpot. In addition to the percentage that is added to the grand prize, part of sales in each state stays in the state to fund programs such as helping veterans, funding education and other important programs. Visit your local state lottery website to see what programs the lottery supports in your state.
What does the Mega Millions Multiplier cost?
For an additional $1 per game, you can add the Megaplier, which increases the winnings of the non-grand prize by up to five times. For example, if you had a $1 million winning ticket, and the Megaplier was 5, you would win $5 million.
When are the drawings for Mega Millions?
Mega Millions drawings occur on Tuesdays and Fridays each week at 11 p.m. ET
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