The Mega Hundreds of thousands jackpot soared to an estimated $636 million on Tuesday, making it the second giant

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A SURGE IN TICKET SALES PUSHED THE MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT TO AN ESTIMATED 636 MILLION DOLLARS —
MAKING IT THE SECOND LARGEST JACKPOT IN U.S. HISTORY —
SOUNDBITE (English) Dameon Wilson, Dallas resident:
“I went forward and received a fast decide, I’m in all probability going to choose me some extra tonight. I am attempting to get the massive factor.”
AND WITH A JACKPOT THIS BIG —
PLAYERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE NOW DREAMING EVEN BIGGER.
SOUNDBITE (English): Tanya Jooste, Milwaukee resident:
“Make investments a number of it, give a number of it to charity and guarantee that my household is taken care of. That is about it.”
MEGA MILLIONS CHANGED ITS RULES IN OCTOBER TO HELP INCREASE THE JACKPOTS —
BY LOWERING THE ODDS OF WINNING THE TOP PRIZE TO ABOUT 1 IN 259 MILLION.
SOUNDBITE (English) Buddy Roogow, Director of D.C. Lottery:
“I do count on there can be a winner as a result of I feel so many combos can be performed that it is unlikely that there will not be a winner, however we’ll have to attend and see.”
SOUNDBITE (English) Annie Pedersen, Milwaukee resident:
“I am simply hoping, simply hoping right this moment can be my fortunate day.”
THE CASH OPTION IS 341 MILLION DOLLARS — BEFORE TAXES.
SIGOUT – Bob McCall/Related Press

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