In addition to the nine prizes that Mega Millions has in its contests, players have the option of playing the Megaplier for $1 dollar, to multiply the non-jackpot prizes and win a lot of money.
The Megaplier is a random number that multiplies the secondary prizes of the Mega Millions lottery. Playing it is optional, that is, the player can choose it on their tickets for a small additional cost or not. If you do, and you win a secondary prize, its value is multiplied by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times.
Before each Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday and Friday nights, it is drawn the Megaplier. From a group of 000 balls, five are marked 2X, six 3X, three 4X, and one 5X. This combination results in the following odds for each of the Megaplier numbers and their associated prize values:
Megaplier multiplies or increases the amount of any of the fixed lump sum prizes (cash prizes that normally pay from $2 to $1, 000 ,) won in a draw held during the promotion. The jackpot is not a fixed prize and will not be multiplied or increased by the Megaplier.
How to play the Megaplier?
Each Mega Millions ticket has several game lines and, just below, there is a box called “Megaplier”. After choosing their favorite numbers, the player has the option to check this box or leave it blank. If you decide to select it, “Megaplier yes” will be written on the final receipt of your ticket and you will have to pay an extra $1 to play.
It’s that simple. With this, the participant aspires to win not only the regular prizes every Tuesday and Friday, but also the multipliers.
Prize payment
All Megaplier prizes will be paid in a lump sum. The Lottery may begin paying Megaplier prizes after receiving authorization to pay from the Multi-State Lottery Association headquarters.
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