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No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot for nearly 38 weeks, which sets the longest streak without a winner since the game began in 2002.
Mega Millions started as The Big Game in 1996 and adopted its current name in 2002 and is available in 45 states, Washington, D.C. and the Virgin Islands.
Significant changes have occurred including a cross-sell expansion in 2010 that allowed states to sell both Mega Millions and Powerball tickets.
After nearly 38 weeks and a jackpot of $843 million, no one has won the Mega Millions lottery. Friday will mark the longest losing streak since the game began in 2002.
The previous record of 37 weeks was set in January 2021 after a player in Michigan hit the lucky numbers and won the $1.05 billion jackpot. The current jackpot is the eighth largest in the history of the game.
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Despite no one hitting the jackpot, lottery officials said more than a dozen people have won smaller prizes totalling more than $274 million.
A person has a one in 290,472,336 chance to win the Mega Millions jackpot, meaning they’re 300 times more likely to be struck by lightning.
The lottery began as The Big Game in 1996, then changed its name to Mega Millions in 2002.
Forty-five states, Washington, D.C. and the Virgin Islands participate in the game. Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah are the only states to not offer the game.
The game has undergone several changes since its release. The most significant change was in 2010, after Mega Millions and Powerball, another lottery, agreed to a cross-sell expansion. This allowed states to sell both Mega Millions and Powerball tickets. In the past, states had to choose which one they could sell.
Lottery officials said the change led to more revenue, larger jackpots and more coverage since more people from around the country could play.
The current game format began in April, with games costing $5 each. Before April, games cost $2 each, following a format change in 2017. While many were upset with the price increase, lottery officials said the size of jackpots has increased because of the higher ticket prices.
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Officials draw the Mega Millions numbers every Tuesday and Friday night at 11 p.m. ET. The drawings are held in Atlanta at the studios of WSB-TV, the local ABC affiliate. The Georgia Lottery supervises the program.
The next drawing is on Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
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The ongoing Mega Millions streak highlights the changing dynamics of national lotteries, the impact of game modifications, and the public interest generated by growing jackpots and accessibility.
The record-setting streak without a winner draws widespread public attention and influences player behavior and perceptions about odds.
Recent updates to ticket prices and cross-selling agreements have altered the game's structure, impacting jackpot sizes and revenue.
Mega Millions’ wide availability across nearly all states underscores its role as a recurring national event with broad engagement and coverage.
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