What Mega Millions' price increase and new rules mean for jackpots, odds
Mega Millions has rolled out several changes, including new ticket prices, jackpots and an increase in the odds of winning.
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Mega Millions has rolled out several changes, including new ticket prices, jackpots and an increase in the odds of winning.
The Mega Millions jackpot winner could either take the cash payout of $549.7 million or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years.
No Mega Millions player won the $1 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, so the grand prize for Friday night's drawing will be an estimated $1.15 billion.
A Mega Millions ticket is about to get more expensive next year, but that should mean bigger jackpots for players.
Mega Millions said the jackpot was last won in Illinois on June 4 with a ticket valued at $552 million.
If the winner opts for a cash prize, they will take home $336.1 million.
The lottery in Massachusetts will finally be available online, but it will take more than a year to make it happen.
The lottery in Massachusetts will soon be available online. WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Two lucky million-dollar winners have won the lottery after both purchasing tickets from the same store in Nantucket, and other top headlines. WBZ's Paula Ebben has that and more.
The Old South Diner in Nantucket sold a $2 million scratch ticket just weeks after someone bought a ticket worth $1 million at the store.
Gecimar Silva said he bought the ticket because the movie was filmed on Martha's Vineyard.
A Massachusetts woman is on quite the lucky streak, winning a big lottery prize for the second time in 10 weeks.
The winner was 46-year-old Cheng Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years.
Saturday night's jackpot was delayed due to one participating lottery needing additional time to complete pre-draw procedures.
There were two $1 million Powerball winners in Massachusetts and the first $1 million winner in the "Jaws" lottery game is a woman from Dorchester. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
The Powerball jackpot has grown to $1.23 billion after there was no winner in Wednesday night's drawing. But there were two $1 million winners in Massachusetts.
Powerball's next jackpot will be at least an estimated $1.23 billion after no tickets matched the numbers needed to win Wednesday night's grand prize of roughly $1.09 billion.
No one has won Powerball's top prize since New Year's Day.
There was one winning ticket sold for Tuesday night's estimated $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, in New Jersey, officials said. It was the fifth largest in the game's history.
There has not been a grand prize winner since New Year's Day.
No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since Dec. 8, a string of 30 consecutive drawings without anyone taking home the top prize.
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million during the 29 drawings with no winner since Dec. 8.
There has not been a Mega Millions jackpot winner since Dec. 8.
The Massachusetts Lottery said the ticket was sold at Kam Man Food in Quincy. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing will be at least an estimated $792 million after no tickets matched the numbers for Tuesday night's $735 million grand prize.
The Patriots still don't know how the top of the NFL Draft board will play out, which has the New England brass running simulations to figure out who they'll take at No. 4.
The federal government has frozen $2.2 billion in funding for the Ivy League school.
Tuesday is One Boston Day, to honor those killed and wounded in the tragic events connected to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
The weather forecast calls for thunderstorms to potentially bring small hail to Massachusetts on Tuesday.
Two men who were facing charges in the death of a fan during a Patriots game at Gillette Stadium will not be prosecuted.
A jury was seated Tuesday in the high-profile Karen Read trial after 10 days.
Tuesday is One Boston Day, to honor those killed and wounded in the tragic events connected to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
Two men who were facing charges in the death of a fan during a Patriots game at Gillette Stadium will not be prosecuted.
The weather forecast calls for thunderstorms to potentially bring small hail to Massachusetts on Tuesday.
Recreation areas managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will see reduced hours and services this summer.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here.
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
A professor from Babson College said the Massachusetts economy could be looking at hard times ahead.
"We are heading in a dangerous direction," said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
President Trump will announce new tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. Massachusetts will be hit hard, according to the governor.
Rep. Seth Moulton is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over a scandal involving messaging in a non-secure of sensitive information about a pending military action.
For most of its 54 years of existence, public broadcasting has been a target of conservatives who saw it as a political threat.
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
The Ground Round has started serving customers again in Shrewsbury.
Jordan's Furniture president Eliot Tatelman is retiring after decades as the face of the brand.
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Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The Patriots still don't know how the top of the NFL Draft board will play out, which has the New England brass running simulations to figure out who they'll take at No. 4.
Tanner Houck was on the wrong side of Red Sox history Monday night, as the Boston starter was absolutely rocked by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Will the Celtics face the Magic or the Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs? They'll find out Tuesday night.
Don Hasselbeck, who played six seasons with the New England Patriots and was the father of two NFL quarterbacks, has died.
Rookie Kameron Misner homered twice and drove in three runs, Shane Baz threw six strong innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 16-1 on Monday night.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.