Last week, lottery officials raised the price of a Mega Millions ticket from $2 to $5, causing some players to reconsider their participation. While the prize amounts for the initial drawing were five times greater, the more than 100% price increase has deterred some customers. Tanya Golden, a previous Mega Millions player, stated that she will likely cut back on playing due to the increased cost. Station manager Deepti Patel noted a decrease in ticket sales, attributing it to customers purchasing fewer tickets at a time. Another station manager was informed by his lottery representative that the price increase was implemented to differentiate Mega Millions from its competitor, Powerball. Despite the higher ticket price, lottery officials claim that the odds of winning have slightly increased, and anticipate larger jackpots as a result. Overall, the price increase has stirred mixed reactions among players, with some choosing to play less frequently due to the higher cost.
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