N.Y. Lottery: $1 million second-prize ticket sold in Mega Millions game

A $1 million second-prize ticket was recently sold in the Mega Millions game in New York state.

The New York Lottery announced one second-prize winning ticket was sold for the Friday, Nov. 15, drawing.

It was sold at Stop & Shop store #0521, located at 1831 East Main St. in Peeskill, New York.

Winning numbers for the Mega Millions game are drawn from a field of one to 70. The Mega Ball number is drawn from a separate field of one to 25. In order to win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the gold Mega Ball number.

Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at any New York Lottery retailer for $2, seven days a week. The deadline for purchasing a ticket is 10 p.m. on draw nights.

Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday, and the New York Lottery urges players to buy tickets early to avoid last-minute lines.

The Mega Millions lottery game is officially raising its ticket prices next year to $5. Tickets will cost $5 per play starting in April 2025 — up from the current $2 per play, according to a press release from Mega Millions.

Additionally, Mega Millions is also getting ready for a major overhaul with new and improved game launches the same month as the price change.

There will be a built-in multiplier on every play, automatically improving every non-jackpot win by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X — up to $10 million for matching the five white balls.

The game will also eliminate breakeven prizes, which means that when a player wins, they’ll always win more than the cost of the ticket.

Players can securely check their tickets on the New York Lottery app.

Order official Mega Millions tickets online and get a free ticket with your first deposit. Click here to get started.

A Lottery draw game prize of any amount may be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.

The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2023-2024 to benefit public schools in New York State.

New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the State’s toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).

If you or a loved one has questions or needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 1800gambler.net for more information.