Mega Millions jackpot nears billion dollar mark, at $977 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million during the 29 drawings with no winner since Dec. 8.
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The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million during the 29 drawings with no winner since Dec. 8.
If you win the Powerball jackpot, you could take the annuity of $500 million or a lump sum of $240.7 million.
The estimated jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing is the second-largest in Powerball history.
After Monday's drawing ended without a winner, the Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1 billion, the third-largest prize in the game's history.
She plans on buying a house and investing the rest of her money.
Someone matched all six numbers Friday and won an estimated $1.35 billion Mega Millions prize, overcoming steep odds
This marks the fifth largest lottery jackpot ever and the third largest in Mega Millions history.
Shop and gas station owners selling the tickets also have a chance at a big-figure bonus.
She took home the biggest prize possible in the game as several others in the state won millions from their own scratch-offs.
The last time a Mega Millions jackpot was won was Oct. 14, when holders of two tickets sold in California and Florida shared a $502 million pot of gold.
It was an itch to get rich. One customer at a small Auburn store just scratched his way into multi-millionaire status.
There was one winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought in Illinois, according to megamillions.com.
Todd Graves promised to split the prize, which as of Monday had risen to $810 million, with all of his employees if any of the tickets win the jackpot.
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Arden Fair, in partnership with the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating Lunar New Year with a family-friendly event honoring the cultures and traditions of communities that have celebrated this holiday for generations. Guests can enjoy a Vietnamese lantern display (Jan. 15–Feb 17) and a live Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1–4 PM, featuring cultural performances, local AAPI vendors, interactive activities, and a red envelope giveaway for the first 250 kids. The event also includes a scavenger hunt supporting participating AAPI businesses, with a chance to win a $500 Arden Fair gift card.
Trust The Plant Lady. She will help make your sad plants happy again.
The Plant Lady has returned to help you with your sad plants.
Marlene Simon joins us in studio and answers all your plant and garden related questions!
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Marlene is here!
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