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Why Lottery Tickets Cost $1, $2 or $5

Ticket prices vary by game and play type. A plain look at what you're paying for in the US.

Lottery tickets in the US range from under a dollar to several dollars. Here's why.

Daily games

Many Pick 3 and Pick 4 games let you choose your wager, often starting at 50 cents or $1 per play. Bigger wagers mean bigger fixed prizes.

Pick-5 games

State pick-5 games are often around $1 per play.

Multi-state jackpots

Powerball costs $2 per play. Mega Millions costs $5 per play following its 2025 changes, which included a built-in multiplier.

Add-ons

Options like Powerball's Power Play cost extra and change non-jackpot prizes, not odds.

Prices and options differ by state and can change. Your state lottery's website lists current prices.

Whatever you play, set your budget first. Apollo AI's Set Creator builds numbers, but ticket costs are separate from the software.

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