What is Mega Millions lottery?
The USA lottery Mega Millions was formerly known as the Big Game. It has been operating since 31 August 1996 and changed its name in May 2002 to Mega Millions. The lottery jackpots start at $12 million, with the largest win to date being US$294 million on 2 July 2004, which was won by a retired janitor living in Lowell, Massachusetts. Because of differences in gaming laws between states in the US, Mega Millions is available in only twelve states: California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Lottery winnings are tax-exempt in Washington, California, New Jersey and Texas. History of Mega Millions Lottery In 2002, when Mega Millions was still called the Big Game, there was a record win of $363 million. Interest in gaming – particularly multi-state gaming – was high, and the numbers of players or participants was growing. In May 2002, Mega Millions was established when New York and Ohio joined with Georgia, Il
