India, March 27 -- Mega Millions has announced a major overhaul, with bigger jackpots and increased odds of winning. The new rules, which include significantly higher ticket prices, will come into effect in April. "Beyond big jackpots, players told us they want bigger non-jackpot prizes and that's exactly what this new game delivers," Joshua Johnston, Lead Director of the Mega Millions Consortium, said in an official news release on the lottery's website.

So, here's all you need to know about the overhaul:

The rule change is set to take place on Tuesday, April 8. This means the final drawing under the previous rules will be on Friday, April 4. However, should there be no jackpot winner under the old game, it will roll into the new game ...