Buying Mega Millions lottery tickets in Texas could more than double next year under a new proposal from the state lottery commission.
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The Texas Lottery Commission has proposed several changes to the Mega Millions game, a multi-state lottery with a jackpot that often reaches hundreds of millions of dollars.can be adopted by the agency’s commissioners in the coming months without voter or legislative approval, but they must first clear several hurdles, such as a public comment period and publication in the state register.
“The new Mega Millions game changes are expected to be implemented on April 5, 2025, with the first drawing expected to be on April 8, 2025,” according to a Other proposed changes include eliminating the optional $1 Multiplier and instead including that multiplier in the cost of the $5 ticket. That change could multiply the non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times, according to the proposal.In general, revenue from the lottery goes to the Foundation School Program after prizes, payments or expenses. This is the main funding for public education, Dick Lavine, a senior fiscal analyst at Every Texan in Austin, told KSAT.
“If lottery revenue were to go up, the only effect would be less need for general revenue to fund the school finance formulas. No change in per student funding,” Lavine said.“We are always looking for fun and exciting opportunities for our players. Recent discussions have occurred within the Mega Millions consortium about ways to enhance the Mega Millions game in 2025. We will keep you updated with additional information when appropriate.
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