The Mega Millions jackpot on June 21, 2024, was $80 million with a cash option of $38.3 million.
The Mega Millions lottery offers two main options to enhance your odds of winning:
Megaplier: For an extra $1 per play, the Megaplier can increase non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, or 5 times. The Megaplier number is drawn before the main Mega Millions drawing.
Just the Jackpot: This option allows you to play specifically for the jackpot only, foregoing the chance to win any other prizes. It costs less than a standard line to play Just the Jackpot - $3 for two lines, rather than the usual $4.
Remember, while these options can slightly enhance your odds or alter your potential winnings, the overall chances of winning the jackpot remain at 1 in 302,575,350.
Two people have won the Mega Millions jackpot this year. One player in New Jersey won a whopping $1.13 billion in March, and another player in Illinois won $552 million earlier this month1.