Top ten fact about  mega million.

Top ten fact about mega million .

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Mega Millions was first launched on August 31, 1996, under the name "The Big Game."

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It later the name has changed it Mega Millions in 2002 to reflect its massive jackpots.

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Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game played in 45 states, plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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The largest Mega Millions jackpot in history was a mind-boggling $1.537 billion, won on October 23, 2018.

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Mega Millions is known for its impressive jackpot rolls, where the top prize accumulates when no one wins the grand prize in a drawing.

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Even when the jackpot is won and reset, the minimum guaranteed jackpot for Mega Millions is still a substantial $40 million.

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The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 302.6 million.

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The second prize, for matching all five white balls but not the Mega Ball, is worth $1 million.

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Mega Millions offers an optional feature called the "Megaplier," which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x.

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Mega Millions is recognized worldwide for its massive jackpots and has inspired lottery enthusiasts from different countries to participate when visiting the United States.

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