Get ready to spend more for those Mega Millions lotto tickets.
The Texas Lottery announced changes to the game that went into effect on Saturday.
From the Texas Lottery:
"Starting jackpots for the multi-state game will more than double from the current $15 million to $40 million and the ticket price will increase from $1 to $2 per play...
If I had a dollar for every dollar I spend trying to win the lottery, I might not need to play the lottery. I am usually not a gambling man, I don't bet on football, or basketball, I don't go to Vegas or to Ruidoso to go to casino's, I like to know I will be getting something for my money.