Changes coming to Mega Millions next year: What to know about better odds, $5 tickets

(NEXSTAR) — It's been a big few years for Mega Millions. Seven of the games' top 10 jackpots have happened since 2021, including five that surpassed the $1 billion benchmark — a threshold previously only reached in 2018.

But now, Mega Millions is preparing for a massive overhaul impacting nearly every part of the game: the odds, the jackpots, game play, the payouts, and how much you'll be paying fo the ticket.

"We are creating a game that both our existing players and people...