Mega Millions will raise ticket price to $5 per play in April

Inflation has hit the jackpot. Mega Millions, a national lottery game, plans to more than double the price of a lottery ticket in April 2025. The price hike is part of an overhaul of the game that is expected to improve players’ odds and give away big jackpots more frequently.

In April, Mega Millions ticket prices will rise from $2 to $5. It’s the first price hike since 2017, when the game was last revamped. The game’s administrators hope there will be a big enough payoff to keep players interested.