Mega Millions

So... the Mega Millions tickets, which used to be a dollar,then went to two dollars, will soon cost you five dollars.
Why is that?
On checking the charts at places that track these kindof things, I see that administration costs have prettymuch stayed the same year after year.  I guess once thegame is set up it can almost run itself.  So why willthe price of a ticket more than double in the near future?
The Lottery Commission says it will allow for largerwinners which will grow even faster than they do now.Of course it also means that twice as much money willgo into the states coffers.  Granted, the funds areslated for the programs each state deems necessary,such as education, social programs, etc.
I once read where the money paid into accounts controlledby the Casino Control Commission here in New Jersey tendedto languish for years while politicians bickered on howit should be spent.  Does that happen with the lottery too?Don't know, couldn't find anything specific on that.

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