Mega Millions will cost $5 to play starting April 2025

Mega Millions is set to increase its ticket prices. Starting in April 2025, the cost to play will rise to $5, more than doubling from the current $2 price. The lottery organization cites growing jackpots and its role in creating more millionaires and billionaires as the reasons behind this price hike.

Wealth! Host Brad Smith delves into the details of this change.

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This post was written by Angel Smith

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