Mega Millions ticket price goes up, but bigger jackpots expected.
“April 5 (UPI) — Those wanting to play Mega Millions now have to pay more for a ticket — the next drawing in the multi-state lottery will cost $5, more than double its long-time cost.
Following Friday’s Mega Millions drawing, the cost of a ticket increased to $5 from $2, for the next one on Tuesday from Atlanta. The estimated jackpot is $54 million.
The lottery can be played in 45 states, as well as the District of Columbia and Virgin Islands. A ticket for the game cost $1 when it debuted in 2002, with the cost doubling to $2 in 2017.
The drawing still will include five white balls selected from 70, but the number of gold ball will drop from 25 to 24.”