Starting on April 4 the deadline for Mega Millions ticket purchases in New York State on the day of drawings will move up nearly an hour to 10 p.m. Currently, tickets for the same day’s draw can be bought until 10:45 p.m. The drawings are held at 11 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.
According to lotto officials, the earlier close allows more time for the New York Lottery to conduct closing procedures for each Mega Millions draw.
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