History of MegaMillions
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1996 |
The Big Game came into play |
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1999 |
Jackpot winners were given the option to opt for receiving their winnings in cash |
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2002 |
The Big Game changed its name to The Big Game Mega Millions and was shortened not long after to Mega Millions |
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2003 |
Texas joined Mega Millions and added Megaplier to their draws, this gave winners an extra chance to win additional money |
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2005 |
California joined Mega Millions |
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2007 |
Jackpot reached $390 Million |
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2010 |
Mega Millions and Powerball agreed to cross-sell lotteries in selected states The US Virgin Islands joined Mega Millions $2111 Million annuity jackpot was won in New Jersey |
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2011 |
All Mega Millions introduced Megaplier play option to the rest of the states, with the exception of California Louisiana joined Mega Millions |
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2013 |
Florida joined Mega Millions |
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2017 |
Mega Millions price to play doubled to $2 Mega Millions introduced “Just the Jackpot” which made ticket holders only eligible to win upper tier prizes |
How to play MegaMillions
Drumroll…get ready to win big. Choose from two pools in two different drums. Pick out five numbers from 1 – 70 in the first pool, then from pool 2 pick 1 Mega Ball from 1 – 25. Pick all six numbers correctly, and you're a delighted jackpot winner. There are also smaller prizes to be won.
The jackpot climbs from a minimum of 40 million dollars, increasing by roughly 5 million dollars after the draw. It can reach staggering amounts! There is no such thing as an average existence once this kind of money is called your own.
