The Florida Lottery has announced a major redesign of the MEGA MILLIONS® multi-state game, promising players bigger prizes and improved odds. The redesigned game launched on April 5, 2025.
The Florida Lottery is highlighting the following changes:
- Bigger Prizes: All prize levels, from non-jackpot wins of $10 to $10 million, will offer larger payouts.
- Improved Odds: The odds of winning the jackpot have improved from 1 in 303 million to 1 in 290 million.
- Larger Jackpots: Jackpots will now start at $50 million and are expected to grow faster.
- New Game Matrix and Price: The game will use a new matrix of 5/70 + 1/24, and the play price will increase from $2 to $5 per ticket.
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“This redesign reflects our commitment to innovation and to providing Floridians with more opportunities to win life-changing prizes while supporting critical education programs in our state,” said John F. Davis, Secretary of the Florida Lottery. “Every ticket purchased helps fuel educational initiatives, fund scholarships, and build a brighter future for Florida’s students. As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to offering games that not only entertain but also create meaningful benefits for our communities. The newly redesigned MEGA MILLIONS is an exciting step forward, and we can’t wait to see the positive impact it will bring to our players and our state.”
The next MEGA MILLIONS drawing will be held on Tuesday, April 8, at 11:00 p.m. ET, with an estimated jackpot of $54 million.
Tickets must be purchased by 10:00 p.m. ET to be eligible for this drawing. MEGA MILLIONS drawings are broadcast on 15 stations throughout Florida.
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