Mega Millions ticket price increase begins this weekend

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Starting this weekend, it’ll cost more to play the Mega Millions jackpot but it might also increase your chance of winning.

On Saturday, the cost of a Mega Millions ticket increased to $5, up from its previous cost of $2.

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The change comes as the game begins offering bigger prizes for non-jackpot prizes, better winning odds, larger starting jackpots and faster-growing jackpots, according to an announcement from the Mega Millions.