Last month, lottery officials announced it will cost $5 to play Mega Millions, beginning in April 2025, up from the current $2 per ticket. The price increase will be one of many changes to Mega Millions that officials said will result in improved jackpot odds, more frequent giant prizes and even larger payouts.

A Mega Millions player narrowly missed the $420 million jackpot but still won a $1 million prize in Texas. The winning ticket matched five numbers but not the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, Nov. 19, drawing, according to the Mega Millions site.

You can win $2 for the matching just one - the Mega Ball. Short of the jackpot, you can win up to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California). You can check all the prize payouts on the Mega Millions site here.