Mega Millions lottery tickets will increase in cost, include the multiplier, start with a bigger jackpot and have new odds.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Mega Millions is getting a makeover - including more than doubling the price of a ticket - as the multi-state lottery game aims to improve players' odds and dish out bigger jackpots.

The so-called “new version” of the beloved lottery game is set to offer bigger prizes for all winners starting April 8 — all while jacking up the ticket price from $2 to $5. Lottery ...