Mega Millions will raise its ticket price from $2 to $5 starting next month, offering larger prizes and more winners, according to lottery officials.

Paul Seo of Little Ferry, New Jersey, has claimed a $1 million prize for matching the first five Mega Millions numbers drawn on Aug. 13, 2024, according to New York Lottery officials. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma- Hammel) Staten Island Advance Staten Island Advance

Paying for a chance to become a millionaire is about to become pricier. Starting next month, Mega Millions tickets will cost more than double, at $5 per play. The increase was announced in October ...