Big news, Minnesota! Mega Millions is stepping up its game with bigger jackpots and a built-in multiplier on every play. Get ready for even more chances to win life-changing cash!
What’s changing?
The biggest change you’ll see is that Mega Millions tickets are going from $2 to $5 per play—but trust us, it’s worth it!
Why you’ll love the new Mega Millions:
- Starting jackpot jumps to $50 million
- Bigger jackpots, more often
- Jackpots grow faster than ever
- Bigger local wins at all levels
- Every ticket automatically includes a built-in multiplier! (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X)
- Minimum prize increased – win a minimum of $10, so every win is bigger than your ticket cost!
- Better jackpot odds – 1 in 290 million
Why the price increase?
Two words: More Winning!
Higher starting jackpots mean more millionaires. Plus, with the new built-in multiplier, every non-jackpot prize is even bigger. Players can win up to $10 million before they hit the jackpot! So, more local wins and more potential millionaires in Minnesota.
Has Minnesota ever had a Mega Millions jackpot winner?
Yes! In April 2022, a lucky couple won $110 million, taking home a $66.9 million cash payout. Their winning ticket was bought at a Holiday Stationstore in Ramsey. With these exciting changes, we’re hoping for even more Minnesota millionaires soon!
When do these changes happen?
Mark your calendar! The new Mega Millions launches April 5, 2025.
Heads up: Starting February 18, 2025, advance draw purchases will be limited as we gear up for the big change. Check out the schedule below so you don’t miss a draw!
ADVANCE DRAW PURCHASE SCHEDULE
After 9:00 p.m.
Sales Cut-Off | Before 9:00 p.m.
Sales Cut-Off | Number of
Advance Draws |
February 18, 2025 |
February 21, 2025 |
13 |
February 21, 2025 |
February 25, 2025 |
12 |
February 25, 2025 |
February 28, 2025 |
11 |
February 28, 2025 |
March 4, 2025 |
10 |
March 4, 2025 |
March 7, 2025 |
9 |
March 7, 2025 |
March 11, 2025 |
8 |
March 11, 2025 |
March 14, 2025 |
7 |
March 14, 2025 |
March 18, 2025 |
6 |
March 18, 2025 |
March 21, 2025 |
5 |
March 21, 2025 |
March 25, 2025 |
4 |
March 25, 2025 |
March 28, 2025 |
3 |
March 28, 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
2 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 4, 2025 |
1 |
Play Slip & App Updates
- Between February 18 – April 4, 2025 digital play slips for Mega Millions will be unavailable in the MN Lottery app.
- Beginning April 5, 2025: Old play slips won’t work anymore so grab some new ones from your favorite lottery retailer. The new digital play slips in the MN Lottery app will also be available.
Don’t miss out on the bigger prizes, built-in multipliers, and skyrocketing jackpots! The first drawing for these exciting new changes is April 8, 2025. Get ready to play the all-new Mega Millions this spring.