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Chicagoans Hope to Strike it Rich in Mega Millions Jackpot

A Potential $1.22 Billion Windfall

Just like everyone else in the country, Chicagoans are trying their luck in hopes of being the sole winner of Friday night’s Mega Millions Jackpot. Officials announced Friday that the grand prize is now an estimated $1.22 billion, up from $1.15 billion after Tuesday’s drawing. If someone were to win Friday night, it would be the fifth largest Mega Millions Prize ever won, with the cash option sending someone home with $549.7 million.

Chicagoans Flock to Convenience Stores

At $2 per play, many Chicagoans have been trying their luck at convenience stores and everywhere the game is played, which includes 45 states, plus the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. With the odds of winning at 1-in-32 million, it’s a long shot, but lottery players WGN News spoke with on Friday had high hopes.

Players Share Their Dreams

“I would love to [win]. It only takes one ticket,” Mega Millions player Barbara Robles said. “I can help pay off the house, my husband’s and mine and my daughter’s.” Some other players were on the generous side, saying that if they were to win, they would share the prize with others.

“I would donate to the veterans, the disabled veterans, and a lot of different associations who need the money because it’s impossible (for) one person to spend that kind of money,” Mega Millions player Lisbeta Jentsch said.

Convenience Store Employees See Increased Demand

A store employee at a 7-Eleven in Chicago’s North Center Neighborhood said there’s been a steady flow of people buying tickets. “Since yesterday morning and today, everybody has been coming in buying the Mega Millions,” employee Swati Hingu said. “Every time they buy I’m like, ‘Okay, good luck! Hopefully you win,’ because it’s a big jackpot.”

The Winning Numbers

The winning numbers will be drawn Friday at 10 p.m. CST.

Conclusion

While the odds of winning are slim, Chicagoans are holding onto hope that they might be the lucky ones to strike it rich. With the potential for a life-changing prize, it’s no wonder that people are flocking to convenience stores and buying tickets in droves.

FAQs

* What is the estimated Mega Millions Jackpot?
+ The estimated jackpot is $1.22 billion.
* How much does it cost to play Mega Millions?
+ It costs $2 per play.
* What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?
+ The odds of winning are 1-in-32 million.
* When are the winning numbers drawn?
+ The winning numbers are drawn Friday at 10 p.m. CST.

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