Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better odds
The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they’re confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners.
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Mega Millions ticket price more than doubling to $5 — with promise of bigger jackpots and higher odds