Mega millions makeover sparks $155k prize blitz in pennsylvania
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Mega Millions makeover sparks $155K prize blitz in Pennsylvania

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April 9, 2025
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Pennsylvania Lottery players can now cash in on new Mega Millions® perks with $155,000 up for grabs.

Key Points

  • Pennsylvania Lottery launches two special drawings totaling $155,000 in prizes
  • Entries accepted for both in-store and online Mega Millions® ticket purchases
  • Entry period runs through May 15 for Second-Chance and Online Prize Draws

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Lottery is rolling out two new promotional drawings with a combined prize pool of $155,000 to celebrate the enhanced version of the Mega Millions® game, which officially launched on April 5.

Second-Chance Drawing features up to $50,000 top prize

From now through May 15, players who purchase Mega Millions® tickets from a licensed retailer can enter eligible tickets — both winning and non-winning — into the Mega Fun Second-Chance Drawing. Each $5 play awards five entries, and entry multipliers ranging from 2X to 10X will be randomly applied.

Prizes in the Second-Chance Drawing include a $50,000 top prize, five $10,000 prizes, and 10 prizes of $5,000. Tickets purchased online are not eligible for this drawing.

Online players eligible for $500 bonus money prizes

Players who buy qualifying Mega Millions® tickets online — including those purchased via subscription — are eligible for the Mega Fun Online Prize Draw. Customers spending $50 or more online during the promotion will receive 50 entries, with no additional entries awarded beyond that amount.

This draw offers 10 prizes of $500 in Bonus Money to be used on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s online platform. All entries must be submitted through the VIP Players Club or the official Lottery app. Winners will be announced on palottery.com.

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Chris Quigley

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