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Mega Millions/Powerball/Idiot Tax

Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $970M ahead of Friday’s drawing

Who wants to be a billionaire (or something close to it)?

Despite insanely long odds — one in 302.5 million — someone with an unparalleled gift for picking numbers — or an astonishing amount of good luck— very well could match all six Mega Millions numbers on Friday, and win a jackpot that currently stands at a mind-blowing $970 million.

Officials raised the estimated jackpot Thursday for the second time because of strong sales ahead of Friday night’s drawing for what would be the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

The largest U.S. jackpot was about $1.6 billion, for a 2016 Powerball contest, and it was shared by the holders of three winning tickets.

Entire article: https://www.foxnews.com/us/mega-millions-jackpot-jumps-to-970m-ahead-of-fridays-drawing
 
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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $970M ahead of Friday’s drawing

Who wants to be a billionaire (or something close to it)?

Despite insanely long odds — one in 302.5 million — someone with an unparalleled gift for picking numbers — or an astonishing amount of good luck— very well could match all six Mega Millions numbers on Friday, and win a jackpot that currently stands at a mind-blowing $970 million.

Officials raised the estimated jackpot Thursday for the second time because of strong sales ahead of Friday night’s drawing for what would be the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

The largest U.S. jackpot was about $1.6 billion, for a 2016 Powerball contest, and it was shared by the holders of three winning tickets.

Entire article: https://www.foxnews.com/us/mega-millions-jackpot-jumps-to-970m-ahead-of-fridays-drawing

No Mega Millions winner, jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion

No one won the latest Mega Millions drawing on Friday night, meaning the jackpot climbs to a staggering $1.6 billion on Tuesday.

Tuesday's total would eclipse the record U.S. lottery prize of $1.58 billion, given away in a Powerball jackpot drawing in 2016.

Entire article: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/no-mega-millions-winner-jackpot-climbs-1-6-billion-n922221
 
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$768M Wisconsin Powerball winner 'pretty much felt lucky'

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A 24-year-old Wisconsin man stepped forward Tuesday to claim a $768 million Powerball prize, the nation's third-largest lottery jackpot, saying he "pretty much felt lucky" the day he bought his tickets and has been worried that people want to steal his ticket.

Manuel Franco, of West Allis, said he was sorting through $10 worth of quick-pick tickets after the March 27 drawing and thought he had checked all his tickets. Then he saw one last ticket stuck to another one, and recounted to reporters the feeling as he matched the first two numbers, then glanced at the Powerball to see it matched too.

"I was going insane," Franco said. "I looked back at the three other numbers, they all matched. My heart started racing, my blood started pumping, I felt warm. I started screaming."

Franco declined to reveal much about himself at a news conference conducted by Wisconsin Lottery officials, smiling often but deflecting questions such as what he did for a living and what kind of car he drives. Franco did say he quit work the second day after winning, saying he just couldn't continue.

He said he would take a lump sum payment, hoped to make some charitable contributions and was prepared for people who might come asking for money.

"I'm ready and I know how to say no," Franco said.
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The $768 million prize refers to an annuity option paid over 29 years. The winner also can choose a $477 million cash option; Franco picked that route.

Entire aticle: https://www.foxnews.com/us/768m-wisconsin-powerball-winner-pretty-much-felt-lucky
 
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