The price of a ticket for the multi-state Mega Millions lottery game will increase from $2 to $5 next month. While a ticket will cost more than twice as much starting April 5, Mega Millions officials say the odds of winning the jackpot will improve. There will also be larger starting jackpots and the size of the jackpots will jump more quickly.

Well, one lucky winner in Ocean County hit for $20,000 last week on a $20,000 Loaded scratch-off ticket. It was sold at Quick Chek in Jackson. And while there were no large jackpot winners, there was a $50,

Big changes are on the way for the Mega Millions Lottery next month as ticket prices will more than double, rising from $2 to $5 per play, lottery officials announced. The lottery said the price hike is part of a broader overhaul aimed at improving jackpot odds for players.