2025 Press Releases
February 04, 2025
Temporary changes to MEGA® MILLIONS Advanced Play feature ahead of its April 5 updated game launch.
Dover, DE — In preparation for the April 5 launch of a new and improved MEGA MILLIONS® experience, players will only be able to purchase advanced draw tickets through the April 4 drawing.
This “step down” process for Advanced Play will begin on February 14. The number of draws available will decrease by one night until the new game enhancements take effect on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Once the updated MEGA MILLIONS® game launches, players can resume purchasing advanced draw tickets up to 15 consecutive draws.
“We understand that our players enjoy the Advanced Play feature of MEGA MILLIONS®,” said Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “Once the game changes take effect on April 5, players will be able to purchase advanced draw MEGA MILLIONS® tickets for up to 15 consecutive draws.”
Since MEGA MILLIONS® launched in 2002, it has produced six winners of billion-dollar jackpots and more than 1,200 millionaires, an average of three new millionaires per week.
MEGA MILLIONS® drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m.
About MEGA MILLIONS®:
MEGA MILLIONS® is the multi-state lottery game with a minimum estimated annuity jackpot of $20 million per drawing, plus other prizes ranging from $2 to $1 million. MEGA MILLIONS® drawings can be played up to 9:45 p.m. on drawing days.
About the Delaware Lottery:
Since the start of operations in 1975, the Delaware Lottery has contributed $6.0 billion to the state’s General Fund to help finance needed state services that benefit everyone in Delaware. The Lottery offers a variety of games: POWERBALL®, MEGA MILLIONS®, LOTTO AMERICA®, MULTI-WIN LOTTO, LUCKY FOR LIFE®, PLAY 3, PLAY 4,PLAY 5, Keno®, Sports Lottery and Instant Games, iGaming, Video Lottery and Table Games. Delaware Lottery game and promotional details are available at delottery.com, at licensed locations, and from the Lottery’s office in Dover.
About the National Council on Problem Gambling:
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is neutral on legalized gambling. Based in Washington DC, NCPG is the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction. If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline, which offers hope and help without stigma or shame. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER or visit Helpline Chat - National Council on Problem Gambling. Help is available 24/7 – it is free and confidential.
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