Iowa lottery officials are betting that you won't mind paying more for a Mega Millions ticket. According to CBS2 the cost of a Mega Millions ticket is about to go up. How much? How about more than double? Lottery officials announced this week that it will cost $5 to play Mega Millions starting in April of 2025, up from the current $2 per ticket. Mega Millions along with Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, including Iowa. CBS2 reports that the price increase is just one of many changes to the Mega Millions game.