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Mega Lottery fever sweeps the Bay Area Dreams of luxury sports cars, multi-million-dollar homes and privately owned islands danced in the heads of many Bay Area residents Friday as the hours ticked down for a chance to win a world record $540 million jackpot. At San Lorenzo's Kavanaugh Liquors, where four Super Lottery jackpots have been won, patrons were lined up into the parking lot awaiting its 8 a.m. opening. Many East Bay ... Mega lottery has states wishing for tax jackpot People queuing up for Mega Millions tickets aren't the only ones salivating over the record $540 million jackpot that could be won Friday — some state governments struggling through lean times know a hometown winner would bring a tax bonanza.   US mega lottery jackpot hits record US$540 million WASHINGTON: The jackpot in the Mega Millions lottery drawing yesterday will reach US$540 million — the largest ever in history — triggering lottery mania across the United States. Mega lottery causes mega fever If you want to be a millionaire, then get in line. Louisiana retailers are being overrun by folks hoping to nab the lucky ticket that will win them more than half a billion dollars. US mega lottery jackpot hits record $540 million WASHINGTON (AFP) - The jackpot in the Mega Millions lottery drawing Friday will reach $540 million -- the largest ever in history -- triggering lottery mania across the United States. Mega Millions lottery jackpot now up to $640M The jackpot for the Mega Millions jackpot drawing on Friday night has increased - again - and now stands at an estimated $640 million, breaking the world record and becoming the biggest lottery jackpot of all time. Mega Millions fever: What else would lottery sales buy? Forget about the Mega Millions jackpot. What about all the money spent on the lottery tickets? Mega Millions Winning Numbers: Jackpot Ticket Sold In Maryland, Say Lottery Officials Maryland lottery officials said early Saturday that the Mega Millions lottery Ticket with numbers 46, 23, 38, 4, 2 and megaball 23 was sold in their state. Mega Lottery jackpot nears $400 million Since no one matched all six numbers in Friday night's draw, Tuesday night's jackpot was worth an outrageous $363 million. The estimated cash option for Tuesday's draw is $259.8 million. The numbers drawn Tuesday night were 9, 19, 34, 44, 51... Note to Mega Millions lottery winner: Beware! Sure, the jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery is an all-time high of $640 million – and ticket sales on Friday are through the roof. But winning brings its own complications. Read on.
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