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Mega Millions price increase and new rules start in April. Here's what it means for jackpots and odds.

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The odds of winning Mega Millions' jackpot will go from 1 in 302,575,350 to 1 in 290,472,336 .

After the April 4 drawing, tickets will cost $ 5 each, Mega Millions says.

The jackpot is now a minimum of $50 million , up from $20 million .

A random multiplier will also be added to the smaller prizes.

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