One Mega Millions ticket costs $2 and a further $1 if you add the Megaplier to multiply their prizes without a jackpot.
Originally when Mega Millions launched in 1996 as "The Big Game," the price of a ticket was a lowly $1. However, following modifications in the lottery format in October 2017, the cost of a standard Mega Millions entry has doubled to $2 when you buy an official ticket at an authorized US retailer.
What are the factors that affect Mega Millions ticket cost?
Knowing if you are playing when not in the US can influence the cost of your Mega Millions ticket. You would definitely not travel to the US in particular to play the lottery! Instead, you have the option of playing Mega Millions online. At the same time, that option is a lot cheaper than flying to the United States. So the cost per lottery ticket will be a little more than if you bought a ticket in person in the U.S.
There is an option, which is only available in a few states, known as Just the Jackpot. For $3.00, players will receive two Mega Millions tickets that only go to the jackpot without any chance of winning a secondary prize.
What is the Mega Millions Ticket cost with the Megaplier?
The addition of the Megaplier to your Mega Millions will cost you $1 and make your total Mega Millions ticket cost $3.00. In addition, this rewarding game option will increase the second division prize to $2 - $5 million, according to the Megaplier chosen for the draw, while the other prizes can be multiplied 2-5 times their initial amount.
How much is a Mega Millions ticket when you play online?
Online ticket-buying services like theLotter will add a service charge to the cost of your ticket. Some online lottery services will pick up a commission on your cash prize once you win. This means that the advertised price is not necessarily the one you are going to take home. Betting on lottery services can provide you with slightly cheaper tickets than ticket buying services. But you do not play with the official lottery tickets in the official draw. You can always add about $2.00 to the original price of a Mega Millions ticket.
FAQs
Q. Are the prizes taxable?
A. Yes. Tax is payable on all prices.
Q. When will the Mega Millions draws occur?
A. Mega Millions draws are held twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays evenings at 11:00 pm Eastern Time in Atlanta, Georgia.
Q. Which is the biggest Mega Millions jackpot ever won?
A. The largest jackpot won was $1.537 billion on October 23, 2018. It was scooped up with a one-time ticket purchased in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
