MORAINE — The Mega Millions jackpot rose to an estimated $940 million— the sixth largest jackpot in U.S. history.
News Center 7′s Xavier Hershovitz spoke with lottery winning hopefuls in Moraine at a spot known for it’s luck.
People here in the Miami Valley are feeling lucky grabbing their tickets and even planning on how they’d spend it too.
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Penny Few stopped by Fat Daddy’s Road Dog in Moraine on her way to work Friday morning.
The gas station is known for it’s luck, showing off the numerous past lottery winnings that have walked through their doors.
When asked how she would spend the jackpot, Few said “I could bless a lot of people including myself.”
After taking care of some business, she’s all about the Bengals.
“I’ll be at every game, every away game. Who Dey, Who Dey, all the way!” Few said.
Frederick Armstrong stopped by to grab his ticket too. How would he spend the money?
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“I’d give money to my kids and grandkids,” Armstrong told News Center 7.
Terry Smith says she has the winning numbers.
“First, I’d find me a financial advisor. Then of course I’ll take care of my family, my church and then I’ll just have a ball,” Smith said.
Despite their “mega dreams,” the odds aren’t on their side.
You could be president, a star in a movie or even get attacked by a shark, but these odds are not stopping anyone.
“Somebody has to win— could be my turn,” Smith said.
“I don’t care about the odds. I’m too old to worry about that,” Armstrong said.
With a jackpot of $940 million, Friday night’s cash payout would be an estimated $483.5 million before taxes.
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