Mega Millions Ticket Price Jumps to $5 in April

Lottery officials promise bigger jackpots and more winners with changes
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Posted Oct 7, 2024 2:25 PM CDT
Mega Millions Ticket Price Jumps to $5 in April
A Mega Millions logo is displayed on a vending machine at the Hoosier Lottery booth at the Indiana State Fair, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Indianapolis.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Mega Millions ticket prices will rise to $5 in April, marking a significant increase from the current $2 cost. This decision, announced by lottery officials, is part of broader changes designed to boost jackpot odds and increase the frequency of supersize prizes and payouts. These modifications come amid dwindling ticket sales and a need to differentiate Mega Millions from the Powerball game. Powerball officials say there will be no change to its $2 ticket pricing.

"Spending 5 bucks to become a millionaire or billionaire, that's pretty good," said Joshua Johnston, the Washington Lottery director. Both Mega Millions and Powerball are widespread, available in 45 states, DC, and the US Virgin Islands, with Powerball also available in Puerto Rico. Johnston emphasized that the new Mega Millions pricing aims to attract customers who might overlook both games. As for the new price, "You pay 5 bucks for your Starbucks," Johnston noted. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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