The Mega Millions lottery game is about to change. Starting with tickets for the 11 p.m. drawing April 8, the game will increase in cost, include the multiplier; start with a bigger jackpot;

The cost to play Mega Millions goes up after Friday night’s game — and it has nothing to do with tariffs. Operators of the popular lottery game announced six months ago that beginning in

This new version of Mega Millions will create more billionaires and even more millionaires as jackpots continue to rise,” said Drew Svitko, executive director of the Pennsylvania Lottery. The first drawing under the new prize structure will be held at 11 p.