But if you need to watch your money, consider keeping the $2 in your wallet. If you have fun dreaming of a massive windfall that most likely won’t actually blow your way, buy a ticket. The game is overseen by state lottery officials. Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Still, past prizes have grown larger, as the biggest payday was a $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot won in 2016. With so many people playing now that the potential top prize is so large, it becomes increasingly likely that someone or multiple players will finally end that streak. I'd invest some of the money - probably go to Vegas," London Marshall said. "I live outside the country, but I'm originally from Atlanta, so I would probably buy a second home right here on the BeltLine," Allison Joly said, RAISING CANE'S FOUNDER TO BUY MEGA MILLIONS TICKETS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES After taxes, it would land you somewhere around $300 million - which is still enough money for people to make big plans. If you do win, you can either take the full jackpot prize given out in payments over 30 years, or you can take the cash prize, which would be worth an estimated $470.1 million. To put that in perspective, your chance of dying in a car crash - something to consider as you drive to the mini-mart for a lottery ticket - is around one in 101 over a lifetime, according to the nonprofit National Safety Council. You have better odds of a smaller payoff, such as winning $1 million for matching five regular numbers but missing the Mega Ball. Of course, the odds aren't in your favor at one in 302.5 million. (Photo Illustration by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Mega Millions lottery tickets are sold at a 7-Eleven store in the Loop on Januin Chicago, Illinois.
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