if your lottery ticket dreams big you're a Mega Millions fan get ready for some jaw-dropping facts fact number one the biggest Mega Millions jackpot ever a mind-blowing $1.53 7 billion that's with a B number two did you know Mega Million started in 1996 it's been making millionaires for nearly 30 years fact three the odds of winning the jackpot 1 in 300 and 2.6 million but hey someone's got a win right number four Mega Millions isn't just in one state it's played in 45 States plus DC on the US Virgin Islands that's Coast to Coast excitement and finally fact five the cash option is usually about half the advertised jackpot but don't worry it's still an insane amount of money so there you have it next time you play Mega Millions remember these shocking facts and dream big who knows you might just be the next billionaire thanks for watching don't forget to like subscribe and share for more fun facts