Lottery jackpots are being reduced as the coronavirus crisis hits ticket sales

Lottery jackpots are being reduced as the coronavirus crisis hits ticket sales

With more people staying home, recent rule changes to reduce the jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions may worsen the blow in the weeks ahead. States that reported a drop in lottery ticket sales this week include California, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan, Maine, and Missouri. The Powerball Product Group announced on April 2 that it would base its advertised jackpot on game sales and interest rates following the April 8 drawing.