New Yorkers Will Pay More To Win Bigger Mega Millions Jackpots

If you play the Mega Millions in New York, you will be shelling out more to win big.

Since the lottery tweaked its format, jackpots have hit over a billion dollars six times, including the mind-blowing $1.6 billion in Florida in 2023. What’s even more impressive? Three of the lottery’s top 10 jackpots happened this year alone.

So, what does this mean for New Yorkers? Get ready for even bigger jackpots, starting higher and growing faster. With the new $5 ticket price, every winning ticket will be worth more than its cost, with no more "break-even" prizes. You're either cashing in or chasing the next big win.

Mega Millions has hinted that more changes are coming, but they’re holding off on all the details for now. Joshua Johnston, the lead director of the Mega Millions Consortium, shared that they expect to see even more billion-dollar jackpots in the future. And yes, that means more billionaires, more millionaires, and, as always, more support for the public schools and education in New York State.

Here in New York, you can join the fun every Tuesday and Friday at 11 pm. And just like in 44 other states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, it's game on but for a little bit more.