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It will cost players $5 to buy a Mega Millions ticket.
Previously, it cost gamblers just $2 to purchase a slip.
But, news of the price hike has caused controversy.
“I think it’s a rip off,” Carmine Minnella, a lotto player, told News12.
“The states aren’t making enough money, I guess. Depending on what they’re going to give, I’m not going to play it.”
The price hike isn’t the only change Mega Millions players will notice.
Larger jackpots will occur more often, and breakeven prizes are a thing of the past.
Prizes will always be worth more than the cost of a ticket.
The jackpot for Tuesday night’s draw stands at an estimated $54 million.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling addiction, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling online.
