Mega Millions ticket prices will increase by 150% by next year as the game undergoes a "mega overhaul," lottery officials said.

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 new to Mega Millions will love and get excited about playing,

Several major changes to the Mega Millions game are taking effect next year, but the biggest difference players will see will be the cost per play going from $2 to $5.