Latest articles
New Jersey Lottery Director ‘Alarmed’ By FY25 Mega Millions, Powerball Sales
NJ Lottery Director James Carey is concerned with FY25 sales after the state fell below budget last month despite an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Mega Millions Officials Confirm $5 Price Hike, Other Changes Coming In April
On Monday, Mega Millions officials verified the price to play will move to $5 starting in April, as well as other details about the new format.
Lotteries Not Worried By Declining Mega Millions, Powerball Sales In FY25
Powerball and Mega Millions sales are down early in FY25, causing many state lotteries to be below budget. However, many believe things will balance out.
As Jackpot Hits $800 Million, Has There Been A Mega Millions iLottery Winner?
With the Mega Millions jackpot reaching $800 million on Tuesday, PlayiLottery looks at the history of iLottery winners and where online sales are available.
Mega Millions Price Jump At $5 To Begin On April 8, Report Shows
According to a report from the Texas Lottery, Mega Millions will debut its new $5 ticket format on April 8, along with adjusted odds and multipliers.
Mega Millions $5 Ticket To Have Auto Megaplier, $50 Million Starting Jackpot
When Mega Millions moves to a $5 ticket in 2025, it will feature an automatic Megaplier and start with a $50 million jackpot.
Unclaimed Mega Millions Brings Nearly $700K Boost To PA Lottery Fund
A sizable Mega Millions jackpot from last year was never claimed, providing the Pennsylvania Lottery Fund an additional $678,000 bonus for support programs.
MUSL Working On Combining For Life Games, Adjusting Powerball By 2026
The Multi-State Lottery Association announced plans to combine Cash4Life and Lucky For Life, as well as some Powerball changes, coming in 2026.
Mega Millions Potential Price Hike Could Take Place In April 2025
The La Fleur’s 2024 Raleigh Conference saw OK Lottery’s Jay Finks nearly confirm the price increase for Mega Millions, with game changes coming next April.
Lottery Analyst Considers What Price Increase Would Mean For Draw Games
With a rumored price increase for Mega Millions, lottery analyst Tim Chartier weighs in on what it could mean for the draw game, as well as Powerball.