Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Get Rich Quick, Or Not

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $1.6 billion, meaning Tuesday's drawing will be the largest in US history. The odds haven't changed, with your chances of winning at 1 in 302 million, and so the value of a single $2 ticket has only increased.
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The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $1.6 billion, meaning Tuesday's drawing will be the largest in US history. The odds haven't changed, with your chances of winning at 1 in 302 million, and so the value of a single $2 ticket has only increased.
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