The $9 Billion Jackpot: A Breakdown of Mega Millions' Record-Breaking Prize.
Rollovers: A jackpot this size would likely require 30+ draws without a winner, as each rollover adds millions to the total.
Ticket Sales Boom: As the prize grows, ticket sales skyrocket, with billions in sales for each drawing fueling the jackpot's growth.
The odds of hitting the jackpot remain fixed at 1 in 302,575,350, no matter how large the prize becomes. Each ticket has an equal chance, and no strategy can improve your odds.
Lump Sum: The cash value of a $9 billion jackpot would likely be around $4.5 billion, depending on ticket sales and economic factors.
Annuity Option: Winners opting for annuity payments would receive the full $9 billion, distributed over 30 years, with payments increasing by 5% annually.
With more players, the likelihood of multiple winners increases. If the jackpot is split between two or more winners, each receives an equal share.
A $9 billion jackpot would create "lottery mania," with long ticket lines, global media coverage, and heightened participation—even from non-regular players.
The largest jackpot to date was $1.602 billion, won in August 2023. A $9 billion prize would shatter this record, solidifying its place in lottery history.