Mega Millions players stand to win bigger prizes but will pay more per ticket under the new game structure. After Friday, April 4, it will cost $5 — up from $2 — to play the national lottery game as ...

The Mega Millions ticket price increase takes effect for the Tuesday, April 8, drawing, along with other changes to the national lottery game. ALEX HICKS JR. USA TODAY NETWORK Mega Millions players ...