MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has increased to $540 million as Delaware Lottery officials encourage responsible play

Not that I think you all need to be told not to go broke playing the lottery!
Here’s the official release:

The growing MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot keeps on growing. Today, the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) announced that the MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has increased to $540 million, with a cash option of $389.8 million.

Once again, the Delaware Lottery is reminding MEGA MILLIONS® players to have fun and enjoy lottery games, but please play responsibly.

“Increased jackpots often bring an increased number of both new and experienced players to the Lottery, said Vernon Kirk, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “It’s important for all players to remember to have fun when playing, but to keep the game in perspective and limit play to what you can personally afford.”

The current jackpot run began January 24, 2012, and Tuesday’s, March 27, drawing marked the 18th draw without a jackpot-winning ticket. The Delaware Lottery joins other lotteries across the country in support of responsible play by emphasizing that the odds of winning a jackpot prize are 1-in-175 million and that players should keep personal affordability in mind when playing.

MEGA MILLIONS® is a multi-state lottery game available in 42 states plus the District of Columbia and the U. S. Virgin Islands; a total of 44 jurisdictions. Tickets are $1 for purchase and are available at lottery retailers statewide. For more information, visit www.delottery.com.

About The Delaware Lottery:

Since the start of operations in 1975, the Delaware Lottery has contributed more than $3.6 billion to the state’s General Fund to help finance needed state services that benefit everyone in Delaware. The Lottery offers a variety of games: POWERBALL®, MEGA MILLIONS®, HOT LOTTO®, MULTI-WIN LOTTO, DELAWARE CASH 5®, PLAY 3, PLAY 4, and assorted Instant Games. Delaware Lottery game and promotional details are available at delottery.com, at licensed retailers, and from the Lottery’s office in Dover.

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The Delaware Lottery only publishes winner names with their consent.

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