More prize money may be in your future.
Michigan Lottery just announced an update to Mega Millions starting jackpots. The initial money prize will increase from $15 million to $40 million, taking affect on October 28.
The ticket price will also go up to $2.
According to a news release, the update is aimed at helping spur larger payouts. Players who match five white balls from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25 will win the jackpot.
Here are more updates from the Michigan Lottery regarding Mega Millions:
-- Players will win $1 million for matching five white balls
-- Players will win $10,000 for matching four white balls and the Mega Ball
-- Players will win $200 for matching three white balls and the Mega Ball, an increase of $150
-- Players will win $10 for matching either three white balls or two white balls and the Mega Ball, an increase of $5
--Players will win $4 for matching one white ball and the Mega Ball, and increase of $2
--Players will win $2 for matching the Mega Ball, and increase of $1