Mega Millions set for first drawing with new $5 ticket

The Mega Millions lottery will have its first drawing with $5 tickets, offering improved odds of winning the jackpot at 1 in 290,472,336. The new game scheme includes removing one gold Mega Ball, raising the starting jackpot to $50 million, and increasing non-jackpot prizes, as announced by lead director Joshua Johnston. Despite previous changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the lottery continues to evolve to meet player demands for bigger prizes and better odds.

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