MEGA MILLIONS® is widely known for its headline-making jackpots, but there’s more to the game than just the top prize.
With nine total prize tiers and a built-in multiplier now included in every ticket, each play offers the potential for multiplied non-jackpot winnings — no add-ons required.
For West Virginia players participating online or in-store, understanding how these tiers work can help you get the most out of each draw. If you’re ready to get started or want to explore the game further, you can learn more about MEGA MILLIONS in West Virginia and how to participate.
How the built-in multiplier works
Whether you’re playing at a retailer or online through the official iPLAY platform, the MEGA MILLIONS® ticket now costs $5 per play and automatically includes the multiplier feature, known as the Megaplier. That means you don’t need to pay extra to have your non-jackpot prizes multiplied by a randomly drawn number between 2X and 10X — it’s already built into your play.
For example, if you win a $10,000 prize by matching four white balls plus the Mega Ball, and the Megaplier drawn is 5X, your prize increases to $50,000. At the highest tier, a non-jackpot win could be multiplied up to $10 million, such as for matching all five white balls without the Mega Ball when the 10X multiplier is in effect.
A breakdown of MEGA MILLIONS® prize tiers
MEGA MILLIONS® offers nine ways to win, depending on how many numbers you match. Here’s how the prize structure works under the current format:
- Match 5 + Mega Ball – Jackpot (starting at $20 million, grows with rollovers)
- Match 5 – $1 million (up to $10 million with multiplier)
- Match 4 + Mega Ball – $10,000 (multiplied up to $100,000)
- Match 4 – $500 (up to $5,000)
- Match 3 + Mega Ball – $200 (up to $2,000)
- Match 3 – $10 (up to $100)
- Match 2 + Mega Ball – $10 (up to $100)
- Match 1 + Mega Ball – $4 (up to $40)
- Match only the Mega Ball – $2 (up to $20)
With the new $5 ticket price, every prize tier delivers a payout that exceeds the ticket cost, offering clear value with each potential win.
Why these updates matter for West Virginia players?
The MEGA MILLIONS® enhancements rolled out in April 2025 and now provide more streamlined, high-value play — especially for those playing online via the West Virginia Lottery’s iPLAY platform. Here, you can use the Quick Pick feature, enter up to 26 consecutive drawings in advance, or even set up Auto-Renewal to never miss a draw.
Since all non-jackpot prizes are now multiplied automatically, you no longer need to make additional selections or pay extra to apply the Megaplier. This simplicity has helped align the game more closely with how digital players in West Virginia prefer to play — with convenience and value at the forefront.
How to participate responsibly?
Whether you prefer the potential of a national jackpot or are simply interested in the enhanced non-jackpot tiers, it’s important to play responsibly. MEGA MILLIONS® remains a game of chance, and no outcome is ever guaranteed. Online tools available through the West Virginia Lottery include deposit limits, draw notifications, and secure digital ticket tracking, all designed to support responsible participation.
With bigger non-jackpot prizes, automatic multipliers, and nine ways to win, MEGA MILLIONS® continues to evolve beyond the headline jackpot. And now, with secure access to the game through iPLAY, participating in MEGA MILLIONS® in West Virginia is easier and more streamlined than ever before.