Nobody had the good numbers: the mega-lottery prize raises to $ 1.6 billion

15, 23, 53, 65, 70 and the "Mega Ball" 7. This was necessary to earn $ 1 billion (more than 867 million euros). The new $ 1.6 billion price, which could fall next Tuesday, is according to the lottery – a new world record.

Price is boring

Mega Millions is one of the most famous lotteries of America. The fact that a record price can now be paid is also related to the new rules.

Mega Millions fears that participants will find a price of a few hundred million dollars, but boring, writes The Washington Post. Last year, the rules were adjusted accordingly. Participants previously chose five numbers between 1 and 75 and a reserve number between 1 and 15. They must now choose between five numbers between 1 and 70 and a reserve number between 1 and 25.

The Grand Prize works

big difference. But according to the Washington Post, the odds have gone from 1 in 258,890,850 to 1 in 302,575,350. There is now more chance that prices will be lower (1 of 24). But the main price is paid less often and therefore increases more quickly.

With a record 1.6 billion people, the number of people who buy a lot, even if it would not normally. It is also possible that several participants have the correct numbers. Then the jackpot is divided.