Big changes are coming to the multi-state lottery game Mega Millions. The cost of a ticket will be rising from $2 to $5. The higher cost will bring with it increased chances to win, larger jackpots and a built-in multiplier in all states. Mega Millions is launching the new game on April 8.

Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot is at $344 million ... Wednesday and Saturday. You can watch the drawing by clicking here. The drawing may be broadcast on a local television station in ...

Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot has reset to $20 million ... Wednesday and Saturday. You can watch the drawing by clicking here. The drawing may be broadcast on a local television station ...

SHREVEPORT, LA - The Powerball drawing for tonight (Monday March 24) is climbing to nearly a half a billion dollars. If you are like me, you are already starting to dream about how you would spend the big money. The jackpot is now worth $461 million. The lump sum cash payout is $217 million.

The jackpot game announced that all 45 participating states will see a ticket price increase in the coming days.

The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s lottery drawing has climbed to an estimated $29 million, with a cash option of $13.5 million. The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. and televised on WABC-7 in New York City and Fox 29 in Philadelphia. NJ.com will publish the winning numbers after the drawing.

Mega Millions will raise ticket prices from $2 to $5, a move the lottery said will help raise the average jackpot win from about $450 million to more than $800 million, while also allowing the jackpot to reset to $50 million instead of $20 million after a winning ticket is sold.

Your chance of becoming a millionaire by playing Mega Millions will soon cost you more, a lot more. Starting on April 8, a Mega Millions ticket will cost $5 per play. That’s up from $2 per ticket.