Mega Millions Jackpots to Drop in Half Because of Coronavirus

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The group that oversees Mega Millions lottery prize have announced it was following the lead of Powerball, the other national lottery game, and reducing its future jackpots.

Blame both decisions on the new coronavirus, which has kept people at home and away from convenience stores and other spots where they typically buy lottery tickets.

“The value of the Mega Millions jackpot is based on projected sales, and typical sales patterns have been altered because the current health crisis has required people to stay home,” said Gordon Medenica, lead director of the Mega Millions Consortium and director of the Maryland lottery.

People still have a shot at the current big jackpot, now valued at $121 million, but once there is a winner, don’t look for such a massive prize for a long time.

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