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Mega Millions lottery ticket price, prizes, odds change

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Chicago Tribune |
Mega Millions said the ticket price increase is only the second hike in more than two decades since the first ticket was sold.
Bears Wire |
Starting April 5, players will see upgrades to the game such as a price increase and a larger jackpots.
Sacramento Bee |
A Powerball ticket sold in Texas won $100,000 but just missed the $31 million jackpot, lottery officials say.

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