What is the Mega Millions Megaplier?

The Mega Millions Megaplier is an optional feature you can add on to your regular lottery ticket for a small fee. If you've opted for the Megaplier and happen to win a non-jackpot prize, your winnings will be multiplied by up to 5 times, depending on which Megaplier number gets randomly selected for that draw.

How much does Mega Millions cost per ticket with Megaplier?

Adding the Megaplier costs half the price of one line, so you can think of playing a line with the Megaplier as purchasing a line and a half.

How does the Megaplier work?

The Megaplier is selected similarly to any other number in a lottery, although the drawing takes place before the main Mega Millions draw. The Megaplier number is selected from a pool of 15 balls.

How much more is a Megaplier prize?

The Megaplier doesn't impact the jackpot at all, but it can have quite a substantial effect on all other prizes.

Is the Megaplier worth it?

At the end of the day, it's a choice between a slightly cheaper ticket versus a - potentially - much bigger prize if that ticket does turn out to be a winning one.

Our Mega Millions Megaplier Guide

What is the Built-in Mega Millions Multiplier?

Starting April 2025, the former Megaplier, an optional add-on that boosted non-jackpot prizes by up to five times, became a built-in Multiplier included in every entry.

How Does The Built-in Multiplier Work?

The built-in Multiplier is drawn randomly when you place your order, and each line in an entry gets its own Multiplier number - 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10.

For example, if you match 5 main numbers, you’ll earn the second-tier prize of $1 million, multiplied by the Multiplier number assigned randomly for each draw. In other words, your actual payout can grow to a total of $2-$10 million - quite a big difference! The built-in Multiplier applies to all non-jackpot winnings, not just the second prize-division prize.

How High Can The Prizes Grow With the Multiplier?

The Megaplier doesn't impact the Mega Millions jackpot at all, but it can have quite a substantial effect on all other prizes.

Check out the full range of what the Multiplier can do in this table:

Match	Multiplier 2	Multiplier 3	Multiplier 4
5 + MB*	Jackpot	Jackpot	Jackpot
5	$2 million	$3 million	$4 million
4 + MB*	$20,000	$30,000	$40,000
4	$1,000	$1,500	$2,000
3 + MB*	$400	$600	$800
3	$20	$30	$40
2 + MB*	$20	$30	$40
1 + MB*	$14	$21	$28
0 + MB*	$10	$15	$20

Match	Multiplier 5	Multiplier 10
5 + MB*	Jackpot	Jackpot
5	$5 million	$10 million
4 + MB*	$50,000	$100,000
4	$2,500	$5,000
3 + MB*	$1,000	$2,000
3	$50	$100
2 + MB*	$50	$100
1 + MB*	$35	$70
0 + MB*	$25	$50

Prize amounts here don't take into account any relevant taxes. Actual winnings may be smaller.

*Mega Ball

Remember, the Multiplier doesn't change your odds of winning Mega Millions, so it's important to keep in mind that it won't guarantee you any prizes. However, if you do win a non-jackpot prize, it can significantly upgrade that prize.