--- title: "Mega Millions Ticket Price Increases to $5 with Enhanced Prizes and Built-In Multiplier" description: "Mega Millions Ticket Price Increases to $5 with Enhanced Prizes and Built-In Multiplier" url: "https://www.palmcoastlocal.com/consumer-finance/292-mega-millions-ticket-increase" date: "2026-06-21T23:23:11+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [📅 Events](https://palmcoastlocal.com/events) [🏷️ Deals](https://palmcoastlocal.com/component/jbusinessdirectory/offers?Itemid=520) [🤖 Ask ALICE](https://palmcoastlocal.com/ta) [📞 386-538-0999](tel:3865380999) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JoinPalmCoastLocal) [+ List My Business](https://palmcoastlocal.com/add-a-business) [ ![Palm Coast Local](https://palmcoastlocal.com/images/logos/headerlogo.webp) ](https://palmcoastlocal.com) ![ALICE](https://palmcoastlocal.com/images/ALICE/ask-alice-palmcoastlocal.png) Live Now Meet ALICE Your Palm Coast AI Guide Ask her anything — free! 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The price of a single ticket is increasing from **$2 to $5**, but the new cost comes with significant enhancements designed to offer more value, excitement, and chances to win. **Mega Millions Ticket Price Increases to $5 with Enhanced Prizes and Built-In Multiplier** Mega Millions players will see some major changes beginning with the next drawing on **Tuesday, April 8**. The price of a single ticket is increasing from **$2 to $5**, but the new cost comes with significant enhancements designed to offer more value, excitement, and chances to win. **Bigger Jackpots, Better Odds** Lottery officials announced that the revamped game will now feature a **starting jackpot of $50 million**, up from the previous $20 million. The higher ticket price will also allow the jackpot to grow more quickly with each draw that doesn’t produce a grand prize winner, creating larger potential payouts for players across the country. **Multiplier Now Included at No Extra Cost** One of the most exciting updates is the introduction of a **built-in prize multiplier**. In previous versions of the game, players in select states could opt to add a “Megaplier” for an additional $1 to increase non-jackpot winnings. Now, every Mega Millions ticket will automatically include a multiplier—ranging from **2x to 10x**—at no additional cost. This means even non-jackpot winners could see significantly boosted prize amounts. **What This Means for Players** These changes are designed to enhance the overall player experience while increasing the appeal of the game. With larger starting jackpots, faster-growing prizes, and more value packed into each ticket, the new Mega Millions is set to deliver even more excitement with every draw. 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