Indiana Powerball doubles ticket and jackpot prices

By: ABC57 Staff

Posted: Jan 16, 2012 10:51 AM EDT | Updated: Nov 5, 2014 5:14 PM EDT

INDIANA -- Starting this week, Powerball tickets will cost $2.00.

The good news is ticket buyers can now win more. The starting jackpot has doubled, from $20 million to $40 million.

The odds may also be in buyers’ favor. The pool of numbers will also drop from 39 to 35.

Game officials say the change will increase potential winners' chances.

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