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New York Lotto $45MReply
Jeeves:What I meant was that, from the debut of Mega Millions in May 2002 until late March, sales in NY were higher for Mega Millions than NY Lotto.I agree that the size of the jackpot is the most important factor in whether someone plays. As for the overall prize return, there are five prize levels in NY Lotto vs nine in Mega Millions. A 3/6 match in NY Lotto pays only $1; matching just the Mega Ball wins $2. The overall odds of winning are better in Mega Millions than in NY Lotto. Powerball ha
Apr 15, 2003, 9:57 am - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

MEGA MILLIONS = MEGA BUST
What a joke!. First they up the odds astronomically, now, the jackpot is only raised 2 million after the recent draw?!!, GIVE ME A BRAKE!. Who is becoming 'Mega-Rich' on this little scheme?. What a SHAME!. I cannot believe the states involved will allow this travesty to continue. I'm certain sales of Mega Millions will show a drastic decrease very soon. My message for all the states involved: ' DUMP MEGA MILLIONS NOW, GO BACK TO THE BIG GAME THAT EVERYBODY LOVED', DO IT BEFORE YOU LOSE MEGA MILL
May 23, 2002, 12:18 pm - Guest - Lottery Discussion Forum

Question about Mega Millions
Hello All,Ok with the 325 million jackpot gone (congrats to the winners).. I'll probably play the Big Game one more time (the last drawing before it changes) for the hell of it.. and then watch my slim chances to win become even slimmer with Mega Millions.So the question I have is has the Mega Millions folks said anything about a minimum amount that the game will grow from one drawing to another if there is no winner? Did the Big Game have a set limit? (I think it might have been 2 million, but
Apr 17, 2002, 12:44 pm - someday22 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Are you playing Mega Millions with the $5.00 per play?Reply
At least the new Measly Millions jackpot has broken into the top 25 Annuity jackpots of all time. PB - 14 winners MM - 10 Winners(1 new Pending) https://www.lotterypost.com/news/355949 The following is a list of the Mega Millions jackpots and where they are on the top 25 List: #4) Mega Millions: $1.602 billion, Aug. 8, 2023 ( 31 rollovers, starting at $20 million ) - Florida winner #6) Mega Millions: $1.537 billion, Oct. 23, 2018 ( 25 rollovers, starting at $40 million
Oct 29, 2025, 11:52 am - CDanaT - Lottery Discussion Forum

One month left to claim $1 million Michigan Mega Millions lottery ticket before it expiresNews Story
Not looking good for winning ticket bought nearly a year ago By Kate Northrop A winning Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $1 million is about to go by the wayside as it approaches the one-year expiration date. The expiration date for a winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket bought in Michigan is right around the corner, with just one month left for the winner to step forward. The Michigan Lottery announced on Thursday that time will soon out for the ticket, which was purchased
Feb 16, 2024, 7:54 am - Todd - Lottery News

Texas Lottery pays out largest jackpot in state history with $360 million Mega Millions claimNews Story
South Dakota-based trust claims largest prize ever paid out to a Texas Lottery player By Kate Northrop A trust based in South Dakota made Texas Lottery history when they claimed a $360 million Mega Millions jackpot this week. The Blue Yucca Trust, of Rapid City, South Dakota, came forward to claim a $360 million Mega Millions jackpot and because the biggest lottery winner in the state of Texas, the Texas Lottery announced on Wednesday. On Oct. 6, 2023, one Quick Pick ticket match
Nov 16, 2023, 10:26 am - Todd - Lottery News

$33 million Mega Millions prize claimed after two Mass. players win lottery jackpot weeks apartNews Story
One of the back-to-back winners claims the jackpot via trust By Kate Northrop One of the winners of two nearly identical Mega Millions jackpots won one week apart in Massachusetts has stepped forward to claim their prize. A Wellesley-based trust has claimed a $33 million Mega Millions jackpot, the Massachusetts Lottery announced Wednesday. The winner of the Mega Millions drawing on Tue., Jan. 24 was represented by David M. Lipshutz on behalf of the Skylark Group Trust, who showed
Mar 7, 2023, 5:25 pm - Todd - Lottery News

$363 MILLION: Mega Millions lottery jackpot raised due to heavy salesNews Story
By Todd Northrop Mega Millions lottery players across the United States are pulling out the stops for the Tuesday evening drawing, which now stands as the largest Mega Millions grand prize in more than a year. The estimated jackpot of the March 27, 2012, Mega Millions drawing was raised Monday from $356 million to $363 million because of heavier than expected sales in all Mega Millions states. Likewise, the lump-sum cash value of the massive grand prize was raised to $259.8 million, an
Mar 26, 2012, 12:56 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Arkansas lottery to sell Mega Millions ticketsNews Story
The Arkansas Lottery Commission agreed Tuesday to sell Mega Millions tickets next year, making multi-state jackpots available to lottery participants four nights a week instead of two. The panel unanimously voted to begin selling tickets for Mega Millions by Jan. 31. The state already sells tickets for the multistate Powerball game. Arkansas Lottery Director Ernie Passailaigue said he didn't know how much additional money the state would get from the Mega Millions game. Arkansas has sold $
Nov 18, 2009, 10:56 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Iowa joins multi-state Mega Millions lotteryNews Story
Iowa Lottery players will soon be able to make their first drawing for Mega Millions, a popular multistate game that paid a record $390 million jackpot two years ago. The Iowa Lottery Board voted unanimously Monday to join Mega Millions, which will give lottery players another opportunity to buy chances for a Powerball-style game, said Iowa Lottery Chief Executive Officer Terry Rich. Ticket sales for Mega Millions are scheduled to start in Iowa on Jan. 31 for a Feb. 2 drawing. Both games o
Nov 17, 2009, 7:29 am - Todd - Lottery News